The following is what our 2025 festival schedule looked like.
2025 Raffle Prizes!
1st Prize 3 Night Stay for up to 6 people at the Cuthbert Farm, Chippewa Bay
Courtesy of Allan Newell This beautifully restored farmhouse is geo- thermally heated & cooled, powered by solar panels. It has three suites, all with queen size beds & private baths. Expiration date: Dec. 31, 2025.
2nd Prize One Night Stay for 2 at Singer Castle’s Royal Suite
on Dark Island-$850 Value www.singercastle.com/
Courtesy of Dark Island Tours, Inc.
(Boat transportation provided by Schermerhorn Harbor LLC)
3rd Prize $500 CASH Donated by Uncle Sam Boat Tourswww.usboattours.com/
4th Prize 3-Minute Grocery Grab (up to $400 in groceries!)
Courtesy of Alex Bay Big M
5th Prize KAYAK Courtesy of LP Thompson Insurance
6th Prize One Night Stay & Dinner for 2 at The Brae Loch Inn
Courtesy of Jim & Val Barr, The Brae Loch Inn, Cazenovia, NY www.braelochinn.com
Must be 18 or over to participate
Tickets are $10 each. (If you purchase with the button below please add your phone number if you can. And even though it gives 2023 as the year, we are doing this in 2025!)
July 12, 2025
8:30 AM: Kilt Walk/Run (Sponsors: Yesteryear's Vintage Doors, Ogdensburg Pepsi Cola Co., Ogdensburg Pizza Hut) Info>5K Kilt Run/Walk Meet at Hammond Museum 9 AM-5 PM: Festival Events Adults-$10, Ages 6-16-$5 5 and under are free! **The Highland games, vendor areas & kids' obstacle course are all located in direct sunlight. Please feel free to bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating along the far side of the Highland game field, unless you want to sit on the bleachers or stand. And don't forget your sunscreen & bug spray! The entertainment is under a tent with a limited amount of seating. The museum is a nonsmoking property. **Due to events that occurred from a past festival, we can only allow service animals on museum grounds.** Entertainment
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Highland Games
Overall Sponsor-Dark Island Spirits 
Athletics Schedule:
9:00 am- Stone Toss 10:00 am- Weight for Distance 11:00 pm- Scottish Hammers 12:00 pm- Bagpipes & Intermission 12:15 pm- Caber Toss 2:00 pm- Weight over Bar 4:00 pm- Awards & Closing ***Exact times subject to change** Three more great Athletics sponsors are , Price Chopper/Market32, Blue Goose Studio & Stu & Sue Marquart 
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*Back to Baskets: Beautiful woven baskets of various sizes and shapes, hand-crafted by Susan Marquart. A wonderful base for a gift basket!
*Circle G Farm: Maple syrup, honey, organic veggies, jam & jellies, maple- flavored coffee, maple popcorn & Scottish tea cookies (George & Mary Ellen Blatchley) Celtic Wares: Heritage gifts including Celtic jewelry, Celtic pewter giftware from Scotland, Ireland & Cornwall, Kilt accessories from Scotland, Coat of Arms for Scotland, Ireland, etc.
*Creative Cards: beautiful hand-made origami greeting cards of all kinds & many are Scottish themed (Sandra Hyde)
*Dark Island Spirits: from Alexandria Bay (but the roots of the owners are in Hammond!) tastings given, product sold by the bottle www.darkislandspirits.com/
Glassified: small crossover bag with thistle fabric from the UK, not yet constructed, beach painted hoodie, handcrafted jewelry (including flame-painted copper pieces, gemstone jewelry, St. Lawrence River beach glass earrings, rings, pendants & cuff bracelets set in metal), handcrafted totes & wristlets (Ruth Varley)
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*Dream on Quilts: Beautiful old-fashioned hand-made quilts, unique wall hangings & mug rugs. "We use 100% cotton & each item is crafted with love!"
*Hammond Museum: Celtic brooches & kilt pins, Scottish mugs & T-shirts, plaid purses, tartan ties, magnets, specialty nuts, stuffed animals, & more!
Iva Smith Callery of Fine Arts: Mugs & various handcrafted items, greeting cards & information on the gallery & its events (Evelyn Saphier-owner)
*Radiant Gem/River House Soap-unable to come this year!: but you can check out her blog & order from Radiant Gem Jewelry 25 years ago, Melanie Connor began her business doing a variety of jewelry, making her own beads & leaf pottery. In 2010 she started making natural, organic essential oil goatmilk soap. Check out her beer soaps with all natural ingredients!
*Sawyer Creek Farm: Millspun & handspun wool/yarn mostly from owner, Sheila Warden's own fibers, shawls, hand-knit items, goat's milk soap in many shapes, scents ^& forms, many knit items & seasonal veggies. Sheila will also be doing hand spinning demonstrations at her booth.
Scotland Shop: various items from kilts & various Scottish clothing to gift items, like Highland cow pillows & coasters. See video below of their Albany shop.*St. Lawrence County Historical Association:
Materials from education collection to share, as well as SLC T-shirts, history books, children's games & toys Sweet Wind Farm: Scottish baked goods (Jocie Zwelleger)
* Wee Taste of Scotland: Scottish sweet treats (Scottish Shortbread, Butter Tablet and Toasted Coconut Macaroon Bars), made by Carol Ann Badour. She will also be selling Scotland mini-flags & keychains.
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Have Goods to Sell, especially with Scottish flare?
Become a VENDOR at our Festival!
Thank you for your interest in our Festival! 1200 people attended our Scottish Festival in 2023. We're excited to bring the Hammond Scottish Festival into its 6th year with the 5K Kilt Run/Walk, Highland Games, great entertainment & food venues. If you're interested in selling your goods, please apply by April 30th.
Your download file is below this paragraph, along with a basic list of requirements.
We look forward to viewing your products and having you be a part of our community celebrations!
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2022-24 Scottish Festival Photos
Past Battle on the Border Competitors
Slideshow from Past Hammond Scottish Festivals:
Scottish Festival Committee: Daven Brigham, Martha Cline, Donna Demick, Dan & Jamie Ipsen, Karlyen Manke, Chris McRoberts, Hugh & Callie Quarrier, Linda Schnittger, Pam Winchester, & Brenda Youngs
Co-Chairs: Karlyen Manke & Donna Demick Secretary: Karlyen Treasurers: Donna & Brenda
Raffle Chair: Karlyen
Grant Writer: Martha Cline
Kilt Run: Karlyen & Chris McRoberts Vendors: Martha
Entertainers & Demonstrators: Donna & Martha
Highland Games: Daven Brigham
Photo Booth: Hugh & Caroline Quarrier
Sponsorships: Donna & Karlyen
Kids' Activities: Dan Ipsen, Greg & Arielle Demick, Tyler Diamond
Co-Chairs: Karlyen Manke & Donna Demick Secretary: Karlyen Treasurers: Donna & Brenda
Raffle Chair: Karlyen
Grant Writer: Martha Cline
Kilt Run: Karlyen & Chris McRoberts Vendors: Martha
Entertainers & Demonstrators: Donna & Martha
Highland Games: Daven Brigham
Photo Booth: Hugh & Caroline Quarrier
Sponsorships: Donna & Karlyen
Kids' Activities: Dan Ipsen, Greg & Arielle Demick, Tyler Diamond
