2018 Games

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We are proud to have the Colchester Legion Pipes & Drums play at our games in 2017 and 2018. They formed in 1972 and are sponsored by Branch 26 Royal Canadian Legion in Truro and attend Legion functions and parades.

In addition to participation in local events the band has visited The Netherlands on 4 separate occasions, where they played in parades and marched with the Canadian Veterans who helped to liberate that country during the Second World War. It was a great honour for them to play for the Dutch people who have never forgotten the sacrifices made by Canadians.

The band proudly wears the Murray of Atholl tartan which was worn by the North Nova Scotia Highlanders during the war.

The band has played at several nursing homes in the Truro area and have participated in a few parades. Band members have been together for many years but are always welcoming new members! They are a non-competitive band that enjoys doing concerts and parades. The band meets on Monday nights in the Legion auditorium. They are under the direction of Pipe Major Cindy Johnson and Drum Sergeant Eleanor Moore. Sadly in 2019 they will not attend the games.

Saturday September 8th 2018

SUBJECT TO CHANGE

8.30am Highland Dance Registration - Beginner & Primary - Dancers Village

9.00am Highland Dance Competition - Dancers Village

9.00am Heavyweight Competition - Womens - Heavies Field

09.35am J Brown - Centre Stage

10.20am Amelia Parker - Centre Stage

10.30am Parade Begins - St Davids Avenue (Off Pictou)

11.00am Opening Ceremony - Centre Stage - Chieftan of the Games - Bob Gloade

11.00am NS Highlanders Equipment Display - Highlanders Field

11.15am 84th Regiment of Foot Re-enactors - Come Visit their encampment and experience life in the 1750's

11.15am NS Highlanders Presentation - Centre Stage

11.30am Kids 'Paint Night' with Lucybelle Designs - Workshop Tent

11.30am NS Highlanders Tactical Assault Display - Highlanders Field

11.30am Mi’kmaq Dancers & Drummers - Centre Stage

11.30am Haggis Hunt & Race Registration - Bairns Battle Field

11.30am Tug O War registration - Landing Strip

11.30am Wrestling Registration - Bairns Battle Field

11.40am 84th Regiment of Foot Marching Display - Re-enactors Row

12.00am Colchester Legion Pipe Band - Highlanders Field

12.00pm Irish Dancers Demonstration - Dancers Village

12.00pm Tug O War Competition Begins - Landing Strip

12.00pm Scottish Back Hold Wrestling Competition Begins - Bairns Battle Field

12.20pm Clann An Drumma - Centre Stage

12.30pm Highland Dance Registration - Novice & Intermediate - Dancers Village

12.30pm Kids Mini Highland Games Begin - Bairns Battle Field

12.45pm Nova Scotia Highlanders Pipe Band - Highlanders Field

12.55pm Workshop - To be Determined - Workshop Tent

1.00pm Men's Maritime Heavyweight Championship Competition. Day 1 - Heavies Field

1.00pm Highland Dance Competition - Novice & Intermediate

1.00pm Rhonda MacLellan - Centre Stage

1.00pm Enter one of our races on the Bairns Battle Field

1.00pm Under 5 sprint - Bairns Battle Field

1.05pm Gallus Gael - The Prisoner Sword & Musket Re-enactment - Re-enactors Row

1.10pm Under 8 Sprint - Bairns Battle Field

1.20pm Under 11 Sprint - Bairns Battle Field

1.30pm Under 14 Sprint - Bairns Battle Field

1.40pm Under 8 Sack Race - Bairns Battle Field

1.45pm Jason Brown - Centre Stage

1.45pm Nova Scotia Highlanders Pipe Band - Highlanders Field

1.50pm Under 12 Sack Race - Bairns Battle Field

1.50pm 84th Regiment & Gallus Gael Battle (Sword v musket) - Re-enactors Row

2.00pm 400m Kilted Dash - open to all - Bairns Battle Field

2.00pm Ceilidh Dance Workshop - Workshop Tent

2.10pm Ladies 800m Race - Bairns Battle Field

2.20pm Mens 800 m Race - Bairns Battle Field

2.25pm Clann An Drumma - Centre Stage

2.30pm Truro Cadets Display - Highlanders Field

2.35pm Under 12 Three legged Egg and Spoon Race - Bairns Battle Field

2.50pm Over 12 Three legged Egg and Spoon Race - Bairns Battle Field

3.00pm NS Highlanders Tactical Assault Display - Highlanders Field

3.00pm Irish v Scottish Dance Off - Dancers Village

3.15pm Sons of Gael - Centre Stage

3.20pm Lallands Scots Language & Culture Workshop - Workshop Tent

3.30pm Gallus Gael Re-enactors - The Duel - Re-enactment Row

4.05pm The Tug O War Challenge - Winners v Heavies

4.15pm Awards Ceremony

4.25pm Clann An Drumma on Centre Stage

5.00pm End of Day. See you tonight at the ceilidh and then back tomorrow for more fun and games.

THROUGHOUT THE DAY

84^th Regiment of Foot Living History Encampment – Life in the 17oo’s - Re-enactment Row

Truro Cadets - Highlanders Field

Nova Scotia Highlanders Weapon & Uniform Display - Highlanders Field

Archery - Archery Corner

CENTRAL DRIVE / CLAN ALLEY

Craft Fair – Local Crafters, Acadian, Scottish, Canadian & Mi’kmaq crafts

Clan Alley with guest book to sign at Clan Donald Tent

Games Memorabilia & Colchester Nova Scotia Tartan Tent – take a keepsake home

Sunday September 9th 2018

SUBJECT TO CHANGE

8.30am Highland Dance Registration - Premier - Dancers Village

10.00am Heavyweight Competition - Amateurs & Juniors - Heavies Field

10.00am Highland Dance Competition - Premier - Dancers Village (dancing may start earlier)

10.10am Clan Farquharson Pipe Band - Highlanders Field

10.35am 84^th Regiment of Foot Re-enactors - Marching & Musket Drill

11.00am Nova Scotia Highlanders Pipe Band - Highlanders Field

11.25am Kids Paint Workshop - Workshop Tent

11.30am Gallus Gael - The Duel - Re-enactors Row

11.30am Haggis Hunt & Race Registration - Bairns Battle Field

12.05pm Clan Farquharson Pipe Band - Highlanders Field

12.30pm Clann An Drumma - Centre Stage

12.30pm Highland Dance Registration - Pre Premier & Premier - Dancers Village

12.30pm Kids Mini Highland Games - Bairns Battle Field

1.00pm Highland Dance - Colchester Highland Games Choreography Challenge - Dancers Village

1.00pm Men's Maritime Heavyweight Championship Competition Day 2 - Heavies Field

1.00pm Under 5 Sprint - Bairns Battle Field

1.00pm Bow Making Workshop - Workshop Tents

1.00pm Nova Scotia Highlanders Tactical Assault Display - Highlanders Field

1.10pm Under 8 sprint - Bairns Battle Field

1.20pm Under 11 Sprint - Bairns Battle Field

1.25pm Truro Drum Runners - Live Music Stage

1.30pm under 14 Sprint - Bairns Battle Field

1.40pm Under 8 Sack Race - Bairns Battle Field

1.50pm Under 12 Sack Race - Bairns Battle Field

2.00pm Caledonian Orchestra of Nova Scotia - Centre Stage

2.00pm 400m Kilted Dash - Bairns Battle Field

2.05pm Gallus Gael - The Prisoner - Re-enactors Row

2.10pm Ladies 800m Race - Bairns Battle Field

2.20pm Mens 800m Race - Bairns Battle Field

2.30pm Truro Cadets Display - Highlanders Field

2.35pm Under 12 Three legged Egg and Spoon Race

2.50pm Over 12 Three legged Egg and Spoon Race

3.00pm Outlander - Costume & Weapons - Workshop Tent

3.00pm 84th Regiment of Foot Musket & Canon Drill - Re-enactors Row

3.10pm Truro Concert Band - Centre Stage

4.15pm Awards Ceremonies - Centre Stage

4.25pm Clann An Drumma - Centre Stage

4.50pm Closing ceremony - Centre Stage

4.55pm Lone Piper - Centre Stage

5.00pm End of Day Special Announcement. Centre Stage See you next year.