ScotFestBC offers an exciting lineup of events and activities throughout the festival, celebrating Scottish culture, music, and heritage. Whether you’re here for the Highland Games, live performances, or family-friendly fun, our schedule is packed with something for everyone.

Plan your visit and make the most of this unforgettable experience!

5:00

Performer TBA

6:00 pm

Opening Ceremony

With the 2026 Chieftain of the Day, Mayor, Councilors, MP’s, MLA’s & friends of ScotFestBC

6:30 pm

Friday Night Kick Off Ceilidh, with host Patricia Fraser

ScotFestBC is pleased to welcome new Big Tent host Patricia Fraser, host of podcast “Celt in a Twist” to be your guide to all that is musical and Celtic. The Friday lineup is yet to be announced, but it’s like past years, come early!

4:00 pm

Food & Merchandise Vendors open

4:00 pm

Liquor service begins

5:00 pm

Open Piobaireachd, Cultural Tent. Sponsored by Tegra Finance Group

Enjoy the very best Pacific Northwest pipers as they compete in the highest level of piping. Piobaireachd (pronounced ‘pee-brock’) is sometimes considered the classical music of the pipes. Come early and then catch the competition starting at 5:00 pm. Host: Hal Senyk. Adjudicator: TBA.

6:00 pm & 7:30 pm

Whisky Gourmet (Ticket Required)

Join us for an evening where Scottish tradition meets local flavour. This gourmet session features a pairing of award-winning Macaloney Distillery whiskies with a curated selection of Scottish-inspired local delicacies from The British Store in Surrey. Two classes only. Ticket includes entry to BC Highland Games on Saturday..

Presenter: Richard Blanchard, Brand Ambassador, Macaloney Distillery This is an evening to meet friends, enjoy fine whisky and food along the shore of Lafarge Lake.

Tickets on sale now, and will include entry to the British Columbia Highland Games on Saturday.