FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

The Dandridge Scots-Irish Festival is a one day event held on Saturday, September 24, 2011. Other private functions are held in conjunction with the Festival, including a Patrons Reception and Dinner on Friday September 23rd, featuring an intimate performance by Coyote Run. Please visit the Friday Reception page for more information. In addition, two local churches will conduct special Kirking services on Sunday, September 25th to help celebrate our area's Scots-Irish heritage. Please visit the Kirking Services  page for times and locations. 

THE GENERAL ORDER OF THINGS ON SATURDAY

Individual Piping competition sign-in starts at 8:30 A.M.

Highland Dance competition sign-in starts at 9:30 A.M.and 12:30 P.M.

The Street Festival and vendors open at 10:00 A.M.

Pipe Band Parade & Opening Ceremonies are at 12 noon.

Musical entertainment is continuous, from 11:15 A.M. through 6:30 P.M.

Dog Show and Parade starts at 4:00 P.M

The Evening Ceilidh starts at 6:30 P.M.

In addition to our great vendors and food purveyors, there are a lot of other activities, like a Civil War camp re-enactment, dance demonstrations, Highland athletics demonstrations, and a "jamming" tent, where musicians can meet and play. 

PIPING COMPETITION

Sign-In Begins At 8:30am

The piper's order of performance will be determined by date of entry. Last entry plays first. Get an entry form HERE.

HIGHLAND DANCE COMPETITION

begins at 10:00 am on the Lowland Stage. Get an entry form 

HERE

DOG PARADE and FUN DOG SHOW

Begins at 4:00pm or the end of the Highland Dance Competition, whichever is later. This is a really fun and not too serious event with lots of prizes and a chance for your dog to show off a little (or a lot). Learn more by visiting the Dog Show and Parade page.

DANCE DEMONSTRATIONS

will be held on the Lowland Stage, at approximately 11:45 AM and again at 3:00 PM. Local dance schools bring out their students to demonstrate Highland and Irish dancing. There will even be a chance for Festival-goers to learn a dance or two and perform on stage. 

HIGHLAND (MAIN) STAGE

The 5^th DANDRIDGE SCOTS-IRISH FESTIVAL

MAIN STAGE SCHEDULE

Saturday September 24, 2011

 DAY CONCERT SCHEDULE ON MAIN STAGE

11:15 Colin Grant-Adams

12:00             Opening Ceremonies

        Knoxville Pipes and Drums

12:30             Martin Family Band

1:15 Coyote Run

2:00               Cutthroat Shamrock

2:45               Martin Family Band

3:30               Pipers On The Dike

4:00               Coyote Run

4:45               Colin Grant-Adams

5:30               Cutthroat Shamrock

EVENING CEILIDH           STARTS AT 6:30 P.M.

 Knoxville Pipes and Drums

Colin Grant-Adams

Katie Carver, Champion Irish Step-Dancer

The Martin Family Band

Claire Macmillan, Champion Highland Dancer

 Coyote Run

 Lone Piper On The Dike

Dandridge Scots-Irish Festival

Lowland Stage Schedule

Highland Dance Competition

9:30 AM          Pre-Premiere Dancer Registration

10:00 AM       Pre-Premiere Competition

11:30 AM       Pre-Premiere Awards (approximate time)

Dance Demonstration

11:45 AM       Irish Step Dance Demonstration

Lakeway School of Ballet & Dance

Morristown, Tennessee

www.lakewayschool.com

Highland Dance Competition

12:30 PM        Premiere Dancer Registration

1:00 PM          Premiere Competition

2:45 PM          Premiere Awards (approximate time)

Dance Demonstration

3:00 PM          Irish Dance Demonstration

Drake School of Irish Dance

Oak Ridge, Tennessee

www.drakedance.com

Dog Activities

3:30 PM          Fun Dog Show Registration

4:00 PM          Dog Parade and Show