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CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON – September 28, 2026

Fergus Scottish Festival Donates $21,252.50 to Local Community Organizations

The Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games Board of Directors are pleased to donate to the following local community organizations for their support on Festival weekend: Big Brother Big Sisters of Centre Wellington, Centre Wellington Food Bank, CW Pride, Community Resource Centre of North & Centre Wellington, Elora Curling Club, Elora Rocks Lawn Bowling, Fergus Curling Club, Fergus Elora Rotary, Fergus & District Camera Club, Highland Rugby Club, Royal City Roller Derby, Volunteers in Action of CW Rotary, and 4H Exchange.

The Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games donated $21,252.50 to these local organisations with Festival representatives noting how incredibly grateful the Festival is for these wonderful partnerships on Festival weekend. “We are truly proud of this community fundraising initiative which continues to grow and get better with each year,” says Elizabeth Bender, Executive Director & Volunteer Lead, “We had 14 groups, with 247 volunteers in a variety of roles with 900+ hours, we are thrilled to give back to their groups in recognition of their support.” Margaret Silva of the Elora Rocks Lawn Bowling Club also adds “We had loads of fun, met wonderful people, and look forward to next year.”

Save the date for the 82nd Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games on August 13 - 15, 2027. Stay on top of announcements and updates by signing up for our newsletter and following our social media channels. Further details and news is also available on the Fergus Scottish Festival website at fergusscottishfestival.com

The Festival is grateful for the ongoing support of Canada Summer Jobs, Province of Ontario, County of Wellington, Grand sponsor Nexans, Tartan sponsors ADR Electrical Contracting, Sherwood Systems, Corus Media, DeBoers Farm Equipment, Diamond sponsors H&R Machine, Hydralyte,Your Hometown Realty, Rowe Electric, EloraFergusToday, Delta Hotel Guelph, and Tivoli Films as well as our many other sponsors and partners.

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CONTACT:
Elizabeth Bender, Executive Director, Fergus Scottish Festival
Phone (519) 787-0099  |  Email ED@fergusscottishfestival.com