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The Hammond Historical Museum will hold a Scottish festival August 10, 2019 from 10 AM to 4 PM. The day begins at 8:30 AM with a one mile “WEE LADS AND LASSIES” KIDS FUN RUN behind Hammond Central School. Then a bagpiper will lead a procession of runners for the 5K KILT RUN/WALK from school to St. Lawrence Avenue near the Presbyterian Church for the start of their run. The run will follow the Chippewa Bay Road, where many of the first Scottish immigrants settled. Registration forms are available on the our events page. PRE-REGISTER BY JULY 29th and CLAIM YOUR FREE T-Shirt and Limited-Edition Scottish Festival Button!
The SCOTTISH FESTIVAL itself will begin at 10 AM at the Hammond Museum with a few great bagpipe tunes from Jeff Forsythe. Events include a tribute to the poet, Robert Burns, with readings and recollections of the Burns festivals that were held in Rossie many years ago. The Steel City Rovers, a “celtibilly” band, will give 3 performances. Other entertainment includes performances by harpist, Evelyn Saphier, HUG (Hammond Ukulele Group), and young Scottish dancers. Tug Hill Heavies will demonstrate Highland games throughout the day. There will also be various vendors, face painting, blacksmithing & weaving demonstrations and free tours of the museum buildings.
Admission is only $5/person or $20/family of 4 or more (Kids 5 and under are FREE!). All paid admissions include a FREE Limited-Edition Scottish Festival button (as our gift to you) and a DOOR PRIZE ticket! Many amazing door prizes will be handed out--with the GRAND PRIZE being a one-night stay at historic SINGER CASTLE! That’s not all! The day will conclude with a HELICOPTER GOLF BALL DROP for thousands in cash prizes.
Purchase your $10 tickets HERE!
The SCOTTISH FESTIVAL itself will begin at 10 AM at the Hammond Museum with a few great bagpipe tunes from Jeff Forsythe. Events include a tribute to the poet, Robert Burns, with readings and recollections of the Burns festivals that were held in Rossie many years ago. The Steel City Rovers, a “celtibilly” band, will give 3 performances. Other entertainment includes performances by harpist, Evelyn Saphier, HUG (Hammond Ukulele Group), and young Scottish dancers. Tug Hill Heavies will demonstrate Highland games throughout the day. There will also be various vendors, face painting, blacksmithing & weaving demonstrations and free tours of the museum buildings.
Admission is only $5/person or $20/family of 4 or more (Kids 5 and under are FREE!). All paid admissions include a FREE Limited-Edition Scottish Festival button (as our gift to you) and a DOOR PRIZE ticket! Many amazing door prizes will be handed out--with the GRAND PRIZE being a one-night stay at historic SINGER CASTLE! That’s not all! The day will conclude with a HELICOPTER GOLF BALL DROP for thousands in cash prizes.
Purchase your $10 tickets HERE!
Photos from our 1st Annual Scottish Festival:
- 2019 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS -
Friday, August 9 - Celtic Workshops with Steel City Rovers
The Steel City Rovers, a Celtibilly band from Hamilton, Ontario, will be giving two 45-minute workshops at the Iva Smith Memorial Gallery of Fine Art on Friday, Aug 9th, starting at 4 PM. The Culture of Celtic Music and Instruments Unique to Celtic Music are the names of the workshops. Attendees are welcome to bring their own supper if they wish to stay for the Ceilidh (barn party) at 7 PM at the same location. Musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments and play along with the band. The Steel City Rovers will also be the featured band at the Scottish Festival at Hammond Museum on August 10th. Come join the fun!
At Iva Smith Memorial Gallery of Fine Arts, 627 State Hwy 37, Hammond, NY 13646 www.facebook.com/IvaSmithGallery
Saturday, August 10 - 8:00-10:00 AM - 5K Kilt Run/Walk and "Wee Lads & Lassies" Kids Fun Run!
Admission-$5/person or $20/family of 4 or more. This includes a festival button and your chance to win door prizes, including a one-night stay at Singer Castle!!
The Steel City Rovers, a Celtibilly band from Hamilton, Ontario, will be giving two 45-minute workshops at the Iva Smith Memorial Gallery of Fine Art on Friday, Aug 9th, starting at 4 PM. The Culture of Celtic Music and Instruments Unique to Celtic Music are the names of the workshops. Attendees are welcome to bring their own supper if they wish to stay for the Ceilidh (barn party) at 7 PM at the same location. Musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments and play along with the band. The Steel City Rovers will also be the featured band at the Scottish Festival at Hammond Museum on August 10th. Come join the fun!
At Iva Smith Memorial Gallery of Fine Arts, 627 State Hwy 37, Hammond, NY 13646 www.facebook.com/IvaSmithGallery
Saturday, August 10 - 8:00-10:00 AM - 5K Kilt Run/Walk and "Wee Lads & Lassies" Kids Fun Run!
- Event Begins at 8 AM at Hammond Central School
- PRE-REGISTRATION Ends July 29th - and includes a FREE T-shirt & Scottish Festival Button
- FULL EVENT DETAILS are here
Admission-$5/person or $20/family of 4 or more. This includes a festival button and your chance to win door prizes, including a one-night stay at Singer Castle!!
- 10:00 AM: Scottish Festival Opening with bagpiper, Jeff Forsythe
- 10:15 AM: Robert Burns Poems - Anabelle Kahle
- 10:30 AM: Recollections of Burns Festivals in Rossie, NY
- 11:00 AM: Steel City Rovers - Celtibilly band steelcityrovers.com/concerts
- 11:45 AM: Roll Call of Scottish Clans/Families
- 12:00 PM: Ikey's Crossing - Celtic duo
- 12:30 Megan Pierce & Olivia Brown - Fiddlers
- 12:45 PM: Dedication of Carriage Shed to Stu Casanova
- 1:00 PM: Steel City Rovers
- 1:45 PM: Scottish Dance (Hammond children)
- 2:00 PM: Burns Poems in Song - Evelyn Saphier on harp & Pam Winchester on vocals & guitar
- 2:15 PM: HUG's - Hammond Ukulele Group
- 2:45 PM: Door Prizes (including overnight at Singer Castle!) www.singercastle.com/reservation
- 3:00 PM: Steel City Rovers
- 3:45 PM: Helicopter Golf Ball Drop (Great cash prizes for $10 tickets!)
- TUG HILL HEAVIES Highland Game Demos (Participants welcome!) Daven Brigham, Carthage, NY
10-11: Braemer & Open Stones
11-12: Scottish Hammer
12-1: Intermission
1-2: Weight for Distance
2-3: Weight Over Bar
3-4: Caber Toss
Children’s Activities - 10-4: Petting Zoo
- 11-2:30: Face Painting & Balloon Twisting (with Celtic flare!)
- Games
- 10-11: Scottish Ties (3-legged race)
- 11-12: Caber Toss (with carpet tubes)
- 12-1: Suitcase Relay
- 1-2: Sheaf Toss
- 2-3: Water Bucket Relay
- 3-3:45: Welly Toss (w/ rubber boot!)
Historical Demonstrations
NYS Designer Blacksmiths - Spinning: Ellen McCrea - great wheel in stone house; Sheila Warden - with vendors
- Weaving: Harriet Burress & others in carriage shed or barn
Have Goods to Sell? Become a VENDOR at our Festival!
| 2019 VENDOR FORM | Click Here |
Thank you for your interest in our Festival! Over 700 people attended our first Scottish Festival last year. This year promises to bring even more people to the museum with the addition of a fun run and a 5K Kilt Run. If you are interested in selling goods at our event there is an entry fee of only $25.00. If we receive your entry fee and completed application before July 1, 2019 you will receive a detailed festival map showing your location, and list of festival events.
Please complete the VENDOR APPLICATION FORM and return it to us ASAP. There are a few requirements for all vendors at our Scottish Festival, listed below. We look forward to viewing your product(s) and having you be a part of the celebrations this year! Please note: we are a rural community, historically based, non-profit organization. We have also obtained an ATM to have on the premises to help with sales.
VENDOR REQUIREMENTS:
1. Complete Vendor Form + Pay entry fee of $25.00 before July 1, 2019.
2. Have at least one Scottish themed item to sell all day. (Send photo)
3. Make sure that we have your contact information (cell phone number and email) to send details and to be notified in case of terrible weather.
4. Bring your own table, wind safe canopy, chairs, drinking water (Museum water is not drinkable)
5. NY State Tax ID number.
6. Arrive and set up between 8-9:00am. No cars on the lawn after 9am.
7. Stay set up until 4pm then clean up/take down between 4-5:00pm
8. Use outdoor facilities. ( Museum restroom is restricted)
9. Have a certificate of insurance mailed to the Hammond Historical Museum ( insurance can be obtained for little or no cost as a rider onto your homeowners insurance )
Please complete the VENDOR APPLICATION FORM and return it to us ASAP. There are a few requirements for all vendors at our Scottish Festival, listed below. We look forward to viewing your product(s) and having you be a part of the celebrations this year! Please note: we are a rural community, historically based, non-profit organization. We have also obtained an ATM to have on the premises to help with sales.
VENDOR REQUIREMENTS:
1. Complete Vendor Form + Pay entry fee of $25.00 before July 1, 2019.
2. Have at least one Scottish themed item to sell all day. (Send photo)
3. Make sure that we have your contact information (cell phone number and email) to send details and to be notified in case of terrible weather.
4. Bring your own table, wind safe canopy, chairs, drinking water (Museum water is not drinkable)
5. NY State Tax ID number.
6. Arrive and set up between 8-9:00am. No cars on the lawn after 9am.
7. Stay set up until 4pm then clean up/take down between 4-5:00pm
8. Use outdoor facilities. ( Museum restroom is restricted)
9. Have a certificate of insurance mailed to the Hammond Historical Museum ( insurance can be obtained for little or no cost as a rider onto your homeowners insurance )
AMAZING GOLF BALL DROP!
Did you Know Golf was invented in Scotland?
Tickets Only $10 Each (See Sample Below)
To Buy, Simply CLICK THE TICKET BELOW
or Email: hammondhistorian@gmail.com
