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2024 Raffle Prizes
2024 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.
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.
July 13, 2024
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.** **Due to events that occurred from a past festival, we can only allow registered service animals on museum grounds.** Entertainment
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Kilrush Band is returning in 2024 with great Celtic music!
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hBaf-Og0Bc |
Kathy Sommer Trio
Reel Ottawa Dance Company
is also returning to give
wonderful, lively Celtic
dance performances.
Raymond Purser will grace us with his awesome bagpipe tunes.
And below is HUGs (Hammond Ukulele Group, which loves new members!)
And below is HUGs (Hammond Ukulele Group, which loves new members!)
Entertainment for 2023 Sc. Festival: "This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council of the ARts, with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and administered by the St. Lawrence County Arts Council."
Highland Games
Overall Sponsor-Dark Island Spirits
Two Groups will be running every hour.
9:00 am- (1) Stones & (2) Weight for Distance
Sponsor-Blue Goose Studio
10:00 am- (1) Weight for Distance & (2) Stones
Sponsor-Stu & Sue Marquart
11:00 pm- (1) Hammers & (2) Wt. over Bar
Sponsor-Dr. Anthony Longo
12:00 pm- (1) Caber Toss & (2) Lunch
Sponsor- Price Chopper/Market 32
1:00 pm- (1) Lunch & (2) Caber
Sponsor-Price Chopper/Market 32
2:00 pm- (1) Weight over Bar & (2) Hammers
Sponsor-River Run Realty
4:00 pm-Awards & Closing
***Exact times subject to change***
New this year -Audience participation!
Overall Sponsor-Dark Island Spirits
Two Groups will be running every hour.
9:00 am- (1) Stones & (2) Weight for Distance
Sponsor-Blue Goose Studio
10:00 am- (1) Weight for Distance & (2) Stones
Sponsor-Stu & Sue Marquart
11:00 pm- (1) Hammers & (2) Wt. over Bar
Sponsor-Dr. Anthony Longo
12:00 pm- (1) Caber Toss & (2) Lunch
Sponsor- Price Chopper/Market 32
1:00 pm- (1) Lunch & (2) Caber
Sponsor-Price Chopper/Market 32
2:00 pm- (1) Weight over Bar & (2) Hammers
Sponsor-River Run Realty
4:00 pm-Awards & Closing
***Exact times subject to change***
New this year -Audience participation!
- Stone Lift-free try!
- Must be 18 or over & sign a waiver to enter
Ongoing Activities at the Festival
Craft Vendors with Celtic flare! (see below for the great variety & beautiful products!) Photo Booth (with kilts & outfits provided)
Kids' Obstacle Course, Wee Bairns Tent & small Petting Zoo
Spinning, Weaving & Blacksmithing Clan Tables:
Lots of Yummy Food!
1.) Fobare's BBQ
Yummy fresh barbecued meat!
And scrumpdelicious scones!
Yummy fresh barbecued meat!
And scrumpdelicious scones!
2.) Parker's Chuck Wagon-
Burgers, Hotdogs & Fries
Burgers, Hotdogs & Fries
3.) Cabo San Taco - Tacos of all kinds
Beer/Beverages: Hammond Fire & Rescue-beer, soda & water
The Lemon Drop
Hand-made flavored lemonades
Hand-made flavored lemonades
Maple Brewing
from Hogansburg, NY-craft beers (red ale!)
from Hogansburg, NY-craft beers (red ale!)
MORE GREAT SPONSORS FOR 2024!(listed as they donated. If you'd like to be a sponsor for 2024, please call Donna @ 315-528-4742.)
GOLD ($100+) Ron & Lynette Thompson, Paul & Barb Sansoucy
SILVER ($50-$99) Howard & Rosemary Demick, Martha Cline
BRONZE ($25-$49) Jim & Sandy Hyde, Jim Snell
SILVER ($50-$99) Howard & Rosemary Demick, Martha Cline
BRONZE ($25-$49) Jim & Sandy Hyde, Jim Snell
2023 Scottish Festival Photos
2022 Festival Photos
2024 VENDORS
*Back to Baskets: Beautiful woven baskets of various sizes and shapes, hand-crafted by Susan Marquart. A wonderful base for a gift basket! *Bella-Brooke Vineyard: wine tasting from our local Black Lake winery www.bella-brookevineyard.com/ *Circle G Farm: maple syrup, honey, organic veggies, jam & jellies, maple- flavored coffee, maple popcorn & Scottish tea cookies (George & Mary Ellen Blatchley) *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) *Hammond Museum: huge Scottish Christmas stockings, angels & stars (hand-made by Caro Dunn), Celtic brooches & kilt pins, Scottish mugs & T-shirts, tartan ties, magnets etc.! 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: Melanie Connor started Radiant Gem Jewelry & Pottery in 2000, making jewelry based on gems & river glass. She began Riverhouse Soap in 2010, using natural, organic ingedients. Check out her beer soap & Scottish whiskey soap! *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. *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. |
Scottish Festival Committee: Daven Brigham, Martha Cline, Donna Demick, Steve Goobic, Emily Komodor, Karlyen Manke, Chris McRoberts, Hugh & Callie Quarrier, Linda Schnittger, 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: Donna & Martha
Entertainers & Demonstrators: Donna & Martha Highland Games: Daven Brigham Photo Booth: Hugh & Caroline Quarrier
Sponsorships: Donna & Karlyen Kids' Activities: Dan Ipsen, Greg & Arielle Demick, Emily Komodor
Co-Chairs: Karlyen Manke & Donna Demick Secretary: Karlyen Treasurers: Donna & Brenda Raffle Chair: Karlyen
Grant Writer: Martha Cline Kilt Run: Karlyen & Chris McRoberts Vendors: Donna & Martha
Entertainers & Demonstrators: Donna & Martha Highland Games: Daven Brigham Photo Booth: Hugh & Caroline Quarrier
Sponsorships: Donna & Karlyen Kids' Activities: Dan Ipsen, Greg & Arielle Demick, Emily Komodor
Past Battle on the Border Competitors
Slideshow from Past Hammond Scottish Festivals:
HUGs (Hammond Ukulele Group) New members are always welcome!
Have Goods to Sell?
Become a VENDOR at our Festival!
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Thank you for your interest in our Festival! Over 1000 people attended our Scottish Festival in 2022. We're excited to bring the Hammond Scottish Festival into its 5th 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.
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We look forward to viewing your products and having you be a part of our community celebrations!
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We look forward to viewing your products and having you be a part of our community celebrations!