The skirl of the bagpipes will once again be heard in Penticton this summer.
The Penticton Scottish Festival makes its post-pandemic return to King鈥檚 Park with two concurrent events being held on Saturday, July 2.
The Penticton Highland Games will feature competing pipe bands, Highland dancers and traditional Scottish heavy events including the iconic caber toss.
Meanwhile, the Penticton Scottish Festival will feature music and cultural entertainment from the Castilla School of Irish Dance, the Naramata Scottish Country Dancers and much more.
鈥淲e are thrilled to bring a taste of the highlands back to Penticton this summer,鈥� says Elizabeth Smith, president of the Penticton Scottish Festival Society.
鈥淭he whiskey tasting workshop is back, and speaking of scotch, shot of scotch, a professional highland dance troupe will captivate visitors and locals alike.鈥�
The Scottish Festival has been cancelled for the last two years due to the ongoing pandemic.
The society has had to cancel the Robert Burns Dinner for this year due to BC Public Health Orders.
They hope to return this event in January 2023.
As they become available, details and ticket information can be found on the society鈥檚 website:
