Schedule of Events
(check back for updates)
Wednesday, 7 August 2024
Registration and Raffle Donation Collection – Main Tent – 3-6 pm (and throughout weekend)
Drinks Reception – Main Tent – 5 pm
BBQ followed by mixer game/entertainment – Main Tent – 6 pm
Fire pit and socializing
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Thursday, 8 August 2024
DNA/Genealogy Session – Thistle Room, Main Lodge – 9 am
Fun “Learn Some Gaelic” – Main Tent – 9 am
On-your-own optional activities – morning
Scavenger Hunt Mixer – Clan Tent – 2 pm
Tastings – Main Tent – 3:00 pm
Drinks Reception – MacAulay Convention Centre – 5 pm
Welcome Meal – MacAulay Convention Centre – 6 pm
Raffle – Draw 1
Cape Breton Step Dancers – MacAulay Convention Centre – 8 pm
Socializing – MacAulay Convention Centre
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Friday, 9 August 2024
Bus Excursion to Highland Village – morning departure
Drinks Reception and photo op – MacAulay Convention Centre – 5 pm
Formal Banquet – MacAulay Convention Centre – 6 pm
Raffle – Draw 2
Entertainment
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Saturday, 10 August 2024
Annual General Meeting – Thistle Room, Main Lodge – 10 am
On-your-own optional activities – morning
MacAulay Heavy(ish) Games – near Clan Tent – 2 pm
Drinks Reception – MacAulay Convention Centre – 5 pm
Farewell Banquet – MacAulay Convention Centre – 6 pm
Raffle – Draw 3
Cape Breton Kitchen Party* – 9 pm
* On Cape Breton, ceilidhs are commonly referred to as ‘kitchen parties’ and have evolved from
the early days of the 18th and 19th centuries to centre on fiddle music.
