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

Bob Collins

6:00 pm

Opening Ceremony

With the 2025 Chieftain of the Day, Mayor, Councillors, MP’s & MLA’s & guests and friends of ScotFestBC

6:30 pm

Friday Night Kick Off Ceilidh, with host Rod MacBeth

ScotFestBC’s inimitable host Rod MacBeth is back, along with Tiller’s Folly, Collage Trad and who knows who will show up for Rod’s Big Tent Kitchen Party. The place to be on Friday night in the Tri Cities.

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: Robert Worrall.

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.