The Highland Gathering is a Celtic Festival that will take place Saturday, July 19 & Sunday, July 20, 2025 in Sherwood Park in Broadmoor Lake Park and on the Salisbury High School athletic fields. It is an amazing and entertaining mix of Scottish pipes, drums and massed bands. Add to that Highland, Scottish and Irish dancing – and top it all off with flying kilts at the heavy events with shot put, caber toss and more!
The Gathering is a sanctioned event with top class competitions in piping, drumming, dancing and heavy events. To make this an exciting family experience – there are food trucks, community info booths, and vendors offering jewellery, art works, artisan live demonstrations with a multitude of Scottish and Canadian products.
Sit in the shade of the Sherlock Holmes Pub Beer gardens or stroll through the grounds. We are also a dog-friendly event!
9 am – 4 pm
Pipe & Drum Competitions
Open Highland Dance Competitions
Heavy Events Competitions
Location: Ball Diamond (Southeast corner of Broadmoor Lake Park)
Cheer on skilled working dogs in action as they guide ducks and sheep through live herding demos. A must-see for all ages.
Performance Times:
• 9:30 – 10:00 AM – Duck Herding
• 10:15 – 10:45 AM – Sheep Herding
• 11:30 – 12:00 PM – Duck Herding
• 12:15 – 12:45 PM – Sheep Herding
Time: 2:00 – 3:30 PM
Location: Ball Diamond (Southeast corner of Broadmoor Lake Park)
Try traditional Scottish athletic events with help from experienced competitors. Open to all skill levels — fun to watch, even better to try!
Enjoy a full day of live music and dance performances at the K-97 Stage, located inside the Sherlock Holmes Pub Beer Gardens. From harp to pipes, choirs to fiddlers, it’s a celebration of Celtic sound and spirit.
Featuring:
• Caledonia Scottish Society Dancers
• Mikayla Bortscher (Harpist)
• Carson Macmillan (Bagpipe Soloist)
• Josephburg Men’s Choir
• McKinnon School of Dance
• Edmonton Fiddlers
Set times will be shared online and posted at the venue.
Both Days also include:
Food Trucks, Marketplace, Beer Gardens
Bicycle Parking on-site
Pet Rest Station
Visitors to the Sherwood Park Highland Gathering are welcome to park in any of the public parking lots adjacent to Broadmoor Lake Park.
PLEASE NOTE: Accessible parking stalls are located in the parking lots at Festival Place, Sherwood Park Arena, Kinsmen Leisure Centre, & Community Centre Parkade.
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