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Friday, August 23, 2013
6:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Saturday, August 24, 2013
9:00 AM - 10:30 PM
The 8th Annual
Jamestown Regional Celtic Festival
& Gathering of the Clans
Saturday 8/24/2013
9 AM till 10:30 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.
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NO COVER CHARGE!!
OPENING
"KICK OFF
PARTY!!"
FRIDAY EVENING AUGUST 23, 2013 FROM 6:00 PM till 10:30 PM
"Featuring"
Celtic Music Group
Celtic Circle Ceilidh Band
From
Youngstown, New York
See more detailed info below!!
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 EVENING AUGUST 23
&
SATURDAY AUGUST 24, 2013
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 13 and under free
REMEMBER !!!
If you get a post card in the mail or from a friend it is worth $1.00 off each admission donation 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:
CHECK IT OUT!!
*Free Parking w/Free 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. We will have a 6 passenger Golf Cart to help them enter the festival.
9:15 AM – Pipes & Drums of the Erepa Grotto
9:35 AM – Trinity Episcopal Pipe & Drums
9:55 AM – 96th Highlanders Pipe & Drums
10:15 AM – Caledonian Pipe Band
10:35 AM – City of Thorold Pipe Band
10:55 AM – MacKenzie Highlander Pipes & Drums
11:15 AM – Lochaber Pipe Band
11:35 AM – Niagara Regional Police Pipe Band
11:55 AM – 87th Cleveland Pipe Band
12:00 PM - Massed Bands Opening Ceremony
Afternoon Pipe Band Schedule:
1:00 PM – 96th Highlanders Pipes & Drums
1:35 PM – Pipes & Drums of the Erepa Grotto
2:00 PM – MacKenzie Highlander Pipes & Drums
2:25 PM – Trinity Episcopal Pipes & Drums
2:50 PM – Caledonian Pipe Band
3:15 PM – City of Thorold Pipe Band
3:40 PM – Lochaber Pipe Band
4:05 PM – Niagara Regional Police Pipe Band
4:30 PM – 87th Cleveland Pipe Band
5:00 PM - Massed Bands Closing Ceremony
The list of the 9 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 20 minute concerts, one in the morning and one in the afternoon plus two Massed Bands .
NO OTHER, NON COMPETITION FESTIVAL, IN TRI-STATE AREA
FEATURES THIS
MANY PIPE BANDS IN ONE DAY!!
Featuring all 9 Pipe Bands playing as one large pipe band 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 23
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 24
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 25
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.
This only takes 3 to 4 hours if enough people show up to help.
Lunch on
all Three days is provided by the festival.
Our special thanks to all who volunteered in 2012.
If you would like to be a festival volunteer contact:
The Celtic Circle Ceilidh Band's rich sound comes from seven accomplished
musicians performing over 15 diverse Celtic based instruments. Add to that
layered vocal harmonies and you have a band that presents Celtic music
with energy and passion. Collectively, CCC Band members perform with six
other music groups including a bagpipe band, flute ensemble, and
rock/blues band which adds to the diverse approach to Celtic music that is
the Celtic Circle Ceilidh Band.
They have performed at:
Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village Scottish Festival
Amherst, New York
Niagara Celtic Festival
Olcott, New York
Buffalo Irish Festival
Buffalo, New York
So plan on Spending Friday Evening with us at our annual "Kick-Off" Party in the
Beer & Wine Garden at
Mayville Lakeside Park Mayville New York !!!
They really rocked Cleveland, Ohio and everyone there loved their music. Mary's Lane was our Friday Kick Off Party Band last year and everyone really loved their rich sound.
Marys Lane will be performing 6PM till 10:30PM
So stay after the Festival's Closing Ceremonies and come
to the Beer & Wine Garden for our CEILIDH!!
NO COVER CHARGE JUST COME IN AND HAVE A GOOD TIME!
The Scottish Auction will be used to benefit the Festival Scholarship Fund. So far we have Awarded 6 scholarships to students going to college from Chautauqua County.
If you wish to donate an item to the auction, click on the form below.
Thanks for your support in making this a great festival.
Be sure you come Hungry you won't want to miss the great food!!
Sandee's Bakery & Deli
meat pies, shepard's pie, corned beef rubens,
famous italian sausage, hamburgers, Pop Contact Robi Foti
InFamous Welsh Cookie Company
you will not want to miss this vendor
Contact Pete Browne
SONS of AMVETS Post 726 Famous
Chicken & Ribs Barbeque
Franklin's Kettle Corn & Kettle French Fries honey sticks, roasted sweet potatoes, sweet corn, candy & carmel apples
fruit logs, hand cream, yo yo balloons
www.franklinshandcream.com
Snack Shack - Camp Street UMC hot Dogs, water -pop - gatorade - small snacks Contact Karen LaMar
McCarthyism pulls together Celtic, folk and rock influences for an infectious sound that has won over crowds throughout the Northeast, Southern Ontario and even California. They have shared the stage with many international acts including Spirit of the West, the Proclaimers, Glenngarry Bhoys and Great Big Sea. The Buffalo News called McCarthyizm “Tough, relentless and propulsive, but always melodic and catchy as hell” and described their latest CD “Victors & Vices” as “Rowdy, smart and memorable”. McCarthyizm’s set at the Jamestown Regional Celtic Festival is sure to deliver the same.
McCarthyizm is Joe McCarthy (vocals, acoustic guitar), Paul Ceppaglia (lead guitar, mandolin, banjo, vocals), Helen Butler (fiddle), Dave Mucha (bass, vocals) and Jeff Schaller (drums).
Steel Clover is one of the most popular soloists at Celtic music festivals, in and around Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Now we invite you to listen as Sue Borowski comes to our festival for the first time this year.
Sue will be accompanied by Jim Borowski on Sound.
Sue Borowski (other known as Steel Clover) is a singer, songwriter and recording artist from the historic steel town of Homestead, Pittsburgh, PA. Sue made her debut as a Celtic solo artist in November, 2012 at Riley’s Pour House in Carnegie, PA. Her music touches the hearts of listeners all over. A local Celtic music reviewer from Pittsburgh City Paper has been quoted saying that “her arrangements are full of passion, spirit and sensitivity that will leave you wanting to hear more.” You can check out her new CD’s “In the Celtic Spirit” and “In the Christmas Spirit” on CD Baby, I-Tunes and Amazon.com. Email: Sue Borowski
Sue plays
Celtic ballads and spirited songs that will move your spirit. Sue's unique arrangements are laced with musical dialogue and lilting expressions that will touch your heart.
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Sue Tillotson and Jim Cunningham
Sue is a classically trained violinist and has been an avid student and performer of Scottish Fiddle music for the last 15 years. She was fiddler for the band Ischabaha for 10 years and is founder and director of the Bonnie Loch Fiddlers and the Bonnie Loch Fiddle Club. She plays fiddle part time with the Ohio based band Father, Son, and Friends.
Jim has a varied musical background playing in many bands in the Western New York area since the 70's. He has focused on Celtic music for many years, inspired by such wordsmiths as Tommy Makem and Archie Fisher and instrumental influences such as The Bothy Band and the Tannahill Weavers.
Sue and Jim have played music together for many years bringing a love of Celtic music and exciting instrumentation to their audiences. You will hear Sue on fiddle, whistle, and vocals and Jim on guitar, bouzouki, cittern, Celtic harp and vocals.
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.
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Tom Keefer and Celtic Cross
From: Wilson, New York
Drawing on many years of experience such as providing the Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival sound and lighting since 2001, leading to a successful run with the Lochside Celtic Band (and Duo). Tom has opened for international acts the Red Hot Chili Pipers and Enter The Haggis as well as headlining and been a main stage performer at many Celtic festivals. Tom is "road-ready" for Celtic entertainment. The Band features Tom on vocals/guitar/piano/mandolin, Jane Bristol on violin/vocals, Tim Bristol on bass/vocals, Padraic O'Hare on drums. Tom has performed in Canada, Virginia, Pennsylvania and all over New York State.
Traditional. Modern. Inspirational
New Clans are sending in there registration forms every day. Don't miss out send yours in today!
If your Clan has not registered yet please do we welcome any Clan who wishes to attend.
2010 Clan Row along Chautauqua Lake
Clans & Athletes at Opening Ceremonies 2010
Opening Ceremonies 2010
2010 We had Seven Pipe Bands - 13 Clans - Heavy Athletes
Clans Marching off Opening Ceremonies
Be sure to stop in and talk with the Clans,
who knows maybe you will find out how you could be a part of one of these great Clans.
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.
List of Competing Athletes for the:
2013 Highland Games
Masters
Bob Vail
Ian Grassie
lou Ianone
Tim Mullally
Rich McClain
Dan Handerhan
Mark Ludwin
Sean Green
Mike Landrich
Chuck Livingston
John Katalinas
Bill Dennis
Andrew Gillie
Dean Curtis
Bill Donnell
Frank Klimjack
Under 40
Nick Kahanic
Jon Lehman
John Abel
Paul Brown
Ernie Perez
Bryan Dennis
Guy Gabbbey
John Emborski
Women
Willow McCarthy
Jen Vail
Courtney McGuire
Julie Griswald
Megan Zerfas
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 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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