Saturday, Jul 19, 2025 at 9:00am
Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival is the only Scottish Festival in Massachusetts, and the second largest one in New England. We are proud to have been bringing world class Scottish Arts to the Pioneer Valley for 30 years.
Our 2025 festival promises to be extra special not only are we bringing incredible Pipe Bands, Athletes, Entertainment, Food, and more to Northampton. We have a few surprises up our sleeves for all of our attendees. You won't want to miss it!
A full day of Entertainment
Main Stage acts Including the amazing tribal drums of Albannach and ever popular The Devil's Brigade.
Introducing, from Vermont Waking Finnegan. Stay tuned for a 4th band.
Dance stage will feature demonstrations by two Irish Dance Academies.
Courtesy of The Irish Cultural Council, the Springfield Rifles Rugby Club will play on the Parade Field
Small Stage entertainment including the festival favorite Bonnie Knees Contest and Pioneer Valley Harpers Guild.
AGAIN! - Whisky Tasting - this year in the Garden House.
Opening and Closing ceremonies: Massed Bands anyone?
So much more!!!
Schedule of Events:
Main stage
10:15 AM - Waking Finnegan
11:00 AM- Drum Major Competiton
11:30 AM - Opening ceremonies
National Anthem - Sabrina Asheim representing the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism.
Flower of Scotland - Julie MacNayr Pike Scotland the Brave and Oh Canada - Violin & bagpipe - Waking Finnegan
12:15 PM - Waking Finnegan
1:30 PM - Albannach
2:45 PM - Waking Finnegan
3:45 PM - Albannach
4:45 PM - The Devil's Brigade
6:00 - Closing Ceremonies
(could be delayed depending on Pipe Band competitions)
7:00 PM - The Devil's Brigade
8:00PM - The Devil's Brigade
Harper's Tent:
10:00 AM-3:00 PM - Pioneer Valley Harpers Guild
4:00PM - Bonnie Knees Contest
Dance Stage:
12 PM and 2 PM - Black Rose Academy of Irish Dance
1 PM and 3 PM - Cassin Academy of Irish Dance
Festival Wide Events:
10:30AM - Sheep Herding/Dog Obedience
11:30 AM - Opening Ceremonies
12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, & 4 PM - Whisky Tasting (Tickets required)
1:00 PM - Haggis Tasting
1:30 PM - Sheep Herding/Dog Obedience
6:00 PM - Closing Ceremonies
(could be delayed depending on Pipe Band competitions)
Rain or shine!!!
