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Concessions (Columbus Field) |
Welcome to the 147th Antigonish Highland Games;
July 9-11 at Columbus Field in Antigonish, Nova
Scotia. We are the oldest continuous highland
games outside of Scotland since 1863; and
honored to be recognized as one of Nova Scotia
Tourism’s “Signature” Festivals/Events.
The Games consists of competitions in highland
dancing, tug-o-war, piping and drumming, a
five-mile road race, and Scottish Heavy Events;
and for 2010 the revival of the Farmers’ Walk
Championship. Beyond the competition will
display some of the finest Scottish culture and
music on our Main and Ceilidh Stages.
Traditional attendance for the games is
approximately twenty-six hundred people over
three days; and as outdoor games we continue
rain or shine with no refund to attendees or
vendors upon entering the field. For 2010 the
field logistics have changed and “Vendor
Village” has been divided into two sections, all
food vendors in the traditional location and the
merchandise vendors to be located near clan
tents/activities, close to the entrance of the
field.
In an effort to improve our concessions, we will
be searching for traditional Scottish food
vendors and merchandise vendor products must be
of a Scottish/Celtic nature or Made in Atlantic
Canada. As well we are asking all food vendors
to use only compostable dinner plates when
serving food; as we make strides towards a more
sustainable event.
For further assistance please email
vendor@antigonishhighlandgames.ca
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS JUNE 18TH
Download Vendor Agreement
& Information Form
(Opens in PDF format)
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Sponsorship Opportunities |
Exciting sponsorship opportunities are still
available for this cultural event that is being
hosted in Canada’s Ocean Playground Nova Scotia.
Please join us in making this an event to
remember.
For details please contact Robert MacDonald at
902-863-2491 or by email
gc@antigonishhighlandgames.ca.
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Volunteers
(Saor-thagraichean) |
Our outdoor Scottish festival is now 147 years
old and the success of the program is founded on
the strength and enthusiasm of our volunteers!
The Antigonish Highland Society recruits 200 -
300 volunteers to run the various events
scheduled throughout Highland Games Week. You do
not have to be Scottish to volunteer, but when
you do volunteer you will be immersed in a sea
of colorful tartans and surrounded by the sounds
of the pipers, drummers and fiddlers. You will
also be able to enjoy the power of the Scottish
heavy events, the thrill of tug of war and the
finesse of our young Scottish dancers.
If you are interested in being a volunteer at
the Games, please complete a volunteer
application and email/fax it to our office and
we will be in touch with you.
Time Commitment
During the Games week we ask for a commitment of
at least one 4 hours shifts. Games events are
led by Committee Chairs who direct volunteer
activities in their specific area. The Committee
Chair will ensure you are well educated in what
is expected of you, ensuring appositive
volunteer experience.
Expectations Upon the Volunteer
- Wear your volunteer t-shirt while on shift;
and we encourage volunteers to take other
apparel to the field for after
their volunteer shift!
- Be a good ambassador of the Antigonish
Highland Society
- Be helpful to and respectful of everybody –
field/ticket crew, other volunteers,
competitors, performers, etc.
- Convey a positive approach to solving problems
- No consumption of alcohol while wearing your
games volunteer t-shirt
Volunteer Benefits
- Games Volunteer T-Shirt
- Volunteer Pass (Includes access Friday thru
Sunday Field, Main Stage: Concert Under the
Stars and Live in
Concert “The Black Donnelly’s”.)
- Bottled Drinking Water During Shift
- Personal Invite the Thank You BBQ later in the
Summer
Volunteers Must Complete the Volunteer
Form
Download Volunteer
Registration Form
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