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Friday, August 24, 2012
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday, August 25, 2012
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
The 7th Annual
Jamestown Regional Celtic Festival
& Gathering of the Clans
Will be held on Saturday
9 AM till 10 PM
Mayville Lakeside Park Mayville, New York
The Festival was a huge success last year and we looking forward to a bigger festival this year in Mayville, New York.
New Open to the Public!!
OPENING
"KICK OFF
PARTY!!"
FRIDAY EVENING AUGUST 24, 2012 FROM 6:00 PM till 10:00 PM
"Featuring"
Celtic Music Group
"Mary's Lane "
From Cleveland, Ohio
There will be food and beverages for sale.
Don't miss out, this is our second kick off party!!
Last year's party was a great success!
SO PLEASE KEEP OPEN
FRIDAY AUGUST 24
&
SATURDAY AUGUST 25, 2012
MARK THIS DATE ON YOUR CALENDARS.
No Admission for
Friday's Events in
Beer & Wine Garden
Saturday Festival Admission: $8 donation, Seniors $6.00
Children 12 and under: free Tickets available at the Gates
REMEMBER !!!
If you get a post card in the mail or from a friend it is worth $1.00 off each admission donation for up to 4 people but only if you bring it to the festival grounds...
The post cards will be mailed to people who are currently on our mailing list, email list, and handed out at all the parades, festivals, and events that the 96th Highlanders will be performing in this summer.
Don't miss out get on our email list today!
If you wish to get on our Emailing list
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Please watch the road signs along Route 394 around the festival
area for the following:
*Free Parking w/Shuttle Bus Service *Handicap Parking Available *Wheelchair Accessible *Free Festival Program *Bring your favorite lawn chair
Handicap Parking & Wheelchair entrance will be at the Tennis Court Parking lot at Mayville Lakeside Park.
2012 Major Sponsors
We would like to thank all our 2011 Sponsors:
Cummins Engine Plant Jamestown
Media Group One Radio Stations
Downtown Jamestown Development Corporation
Chautauqua Region Community Foundation
Webb's' Captain Table Restaurant
Mayville, New York
United Refining Company
Warren, Pennsylvania
Franz & Russell
Jamestown, New York
Schedule of Events
8 PIPE BANDS
Pipe Band Schedule 2012
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM & 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM –
10:00 AM – 10:20 AM & 2:00 PM – 2:20 PM – Pipe Bands and schedules
10:20 AM – 10:40 AM & 2:30 PM – 2:50 PM – T.B.A. as soon as all pipe bnads are
10:40 AM – 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM – 3:20 PM – confirmed.
11:00 AM – 11:20 AM & 3:30 PM – 3:50 PM –
11:20 AM – 11:40 AM & 4:00 PM – 4:20 PM –
11:40 AM – 12:00 AM & 4:30 PM – 4:50 PM –
The list of the 8 Pipe Bands attending this years festival is listed below. It is a great list of pipe bands so you will not want to miss their performances. Each Pipe Band will be playing two 15 minute concerts, one in the morning and one in the afternoon plus two Massed Bands . If you have been unfortunate enough to have missed the last six festivals you will not want to miss this years festival. We will be having a CEILIDH starting at 6:00 PM . A Ceilidh (Kay-Lee) is a party after the festival featuring Lochside Celtic Band and will take place in the Beer & Wine Garden. Another special feature will be the circling of the Pipe Bands, who are still around, to play a few of your favorite Scottish Pipe Tunes. This will be a very exciting event you will not want to miss. Rain or Shine the Ceilidh will take place under the big tent.
Featuring all Eight Pipe Bands and the Gathering of the Clans and Scottish Heavy Athletes. Presentation the national anthems by Monte & Marcia Jones and Charlie Zahm.
Ticket sellers - Security - Band Ushers - Beer Tent
Shirt Tent - Scottish Auction Tent
FRIDAY, AUGUST 24
People to help set up tents, get the tables & Chairs from various places around the county.
Basically set up various aspects of the festival.
Lunch will be provided.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 25
We will need volunteers to work various areas of the festival, ticket tents, beer tent, kids' area, parking cars in parking lot just to name a few jobs available. Keeping the area free of trash during the festival.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 26
We will need volunteers to take down tents, collect all tables and chairs and help return them to their rightful owners. Police area for trash.
Lunch on
all Three days is provided by the festival.
Our special thanks to all who volunteered in 2011.
If you would like to be a festival volunteer contact:
Mary's Lane will be our featured Kick-Off Party Band this year! They really rocked Cleveland, Ohio and everyone there loved their music. Mary's Lane will be performing 6PM till 10PM
So plan on Spending Friday Evening with us at our 2nd annual "Kick-Off Party in the Beer & Wine Garden at
Mayville Lakeside Park Mayville New York !!!
Lochside Celtic Band will be our featured Ceilidh Band again this year! they really rocked last year and everyone there loved their music. Band will be performing 6PM till 10PM
So stay after the Festival Closing Ceremonies and come to the Beer & Wine Garden for our CEILIDH!!
New This year a Scottish Auction in the Information tent. Come see what there is to bid on and help support the festival. If you wish to donate an item to the auction, click on the form below. This year all proceeds will go to the Festival Scholarship Fund!.
Thanks for your support in making this a great festival.
Ischabaha is a roots oriented Celtic folk band. Their music includes
acoustic arrangements of
traditional and contemporary Celtic music,
as well as folk and original compositions.
The group known for its rich harmonies and instrumental arrangements,
was formed in 1999 and brings together 20 years of musical experience.
Charlie Zahm is one of the most popular soloists at Celtic music festivals, Maritime and Early American music events anywhere east of the Mississippi. With a baritone voice some have described as "coming along once in a generation," Charlie has become one of the most successful performers on the Celtic festival circuit, weaving magical moments of Scottish and Irish history for the listener and viewer, with passion for the performance and a chosen repertoire pleasing to all members of the family. A master of the guitar as well, Charlie brings an authentic love and respect for the music he sings—and with dashes of humor and a light in his eyes, he will draw you into the stories of his songs!
Inspired by cultural diversity and fueled by a deep artistic passion, Stone
Row weaves a rich tapestry of Celtic and world music, creating a seamless fusion
of traditional and contemporary genres and showcasing it in their own inimitable
style. Captivating originals and fresh arrangements make for a unique and exciting
musical experience with a loyal and ever-expanding following. Long-time fans and
first time listeners concur that this talented and highly motivated group
of professionals knows how to thrill an audience.
There is something for everyone at a Stone Row show. The material is influenced
by elements of world music, folk, country and rock, with rich vocal harmonies
and virtuoso instrumentals. Heartfelt performances are tastefully delivered
with a fun-loving and outgoing stage presence that showcases the humor and
uncompromising musical integrity of these contemporary minstrels.
Open Stone Throw – According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, the modern sport of shot put
"derives from the ancient sport of putting the stone." The smooth river stones used weigh 16 pounds.
Weight Throw for distance –Weights, attached to a ring and chain, are thrown three times-the longest counts.
56 pound weight throws for distance
28 pound weight throws for distance
Scottish Hammer Throw – The Scottish hammer derives from the village blacksmith's hammer.
The metal ball (16-22 pounds) is attached to a wooden handle. The competitor is not allowed to move his feet while throwing
Caber Toss (the log) –This signature Highland event may have begun as a military exercise.
There is no standard size for these tapered pine trunks, but they are generally 16-20 feet long and weigh up to 120 pounds.
The object is to lift then toss the caber end-over-end so that it lands in the 12 o'clock position.
Sheaf Toss (pitchfork event) – A pitchfork is used to toss the16 pound bag of hay over a cross bar, which is raised 6 inches at a time.
The winning toss is the highest one over the bar without knocking it
Weight Toss (for height) - The 56-pound weight is swung between the knees and tossed over the bar using only one hand.
Each competitor has three attempts to achieve his personal best. There will be a winner of each event and an overall winner.
As for athlete line up: we will have a field of 10-15 athletes (that’s a full line up) 2 of which are females.
A combination of amateurs and masters will be competing. As for the lineup, 2 of the athletes are highly ranked,
We also picked up local athletes from Jamestown who will be throwing in this year's competition.
Take I-90 East to Exit 60 Westfield Exit. Turn left onto Route 394 into Mayville, New York. Continue to follow Route 394 for 7 miles through Mayville towards Chautauqua Lake. Once you get to the bottom of the hill you will see the lake, follow the curve and the park will be on the left side of the road. Parking will be on the right side of the road.
Alternate Route from Erie and points east of Erie. Take I-90 East to I-86 East towards Jamestown. Get off at the Sherman Exit. Turn left and follow into Sherman to Stop sign. Turn right onto Route 430 and follow into Mayville. Where you will come to the traffic light in Mayville, turn right onto Route 394 and follow Route 394 till you see the lake, continue around bend and the festival will be on the left. Festival Parking will be on the right.
From Buffalo
Take I-90 to Exit 60 Westfield Exit. Follow Route 394 as directed in the directions above.
From Olean
Follow I-86 West to the Sherman Exit. Turn right and go to stop sign. Turn right onto Rt-430 and follow this into Mayville. In Mayville you will come to a traffic light at the fire hall. Turn right onto Rt-394 and follow it through Mayville down the hill towards the lake. The park will be on the right side of the lake.
FROM WARREN PA
Take Rt-62 to Jamestown to I-86 West. Follow it to the Mayville/Lakewood exit. turn right onto Route 394 and follow Route 394 to Mayville. The festival will be on the right just before the bend leading to Mayville. Festival parking will be on the left side of the road.
A New Celtic Publication!
Celtic Guide
Jim McQuiston,
editor & publisher
A good friend of the Jamestown Celtic Festival has published on line
a new guide for the Celtic World call:
Please check out this Celtic Guide Jim has done a great job putting this guide together. There is no cost so what are you waiting for Check it out click on the link and away you do.
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