Winnipeg Scottish Festival

Name: Winnipeg Scottish Festival
Start: 2024-04-06T00:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-04-06T23:59:59-05:00
Location: Central Mennonite University, Shaftesbury Campus

DATE

April 06, 2024

TIME

All day

LOCATION

500 Shaftesbury Blvd, Winnipeg

Winnipeg Scottish Festival

Experience the vibrant culture and rich traditions of Scotland at the 30th Anniversary Edition of the Winnipeg Scottish Festival, taking place on Saturday, April 6, 2024 (Time TBA). This much-anticipated event will be hosted at the Canadian Mennonite University Shaftesbury Campus, offering a day filled with the mesmerizing sounds of bagpipes and drums.

Join the community as it comes together to celebrate the Highland arts, with competitions featuring some of the top pipers and drummers from across the Prairies. The festival promises a spectacle of solo and band performances that will captivate both enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

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The Winnipeg Scottish Festival is a hallmark event for the Prairie Pipe Band Association of Manitoba, marking three decades of promoting and sustaining the Highland arts. With no admission fee for spectators, this is a perfect opportunity for families and individuals to immerse themselves in a day of Scottish heritage, music, and dance.

Don’t miss out on this free event, where the festivities will begin with solo events at 9:00 am, followed by band performances. Whether you’re a loyal follower or curious about the Scottish culture, the Winnipeg Scottish Festival is the place to be for an unforgettable experience. For more information, visit the official festival website.

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