Whisky Tent

Whisky Tasting & Introduction to the Craft of Distilling

Every Highland gathering deserves a dram or two. We ken it well.

This year, we are thrilled to announce our new ‘Whisky Village’. Featuring four local distillers who will be showcasing each of their whisky’s for you to taste and learn about!

Admission

The Whisky Village will have general admission.

Admission can be purchased at the doors of the Whisky Village tent for $20 per person.

This includes a flight of 4 samples from each of the distillers joining us.

There may be wait times due to capacity. Be prepared to show ID.

4 Local Distillers

FAQ & General Info

General questions about Festival weekend?
Visit our General Information and FAQ’s page!

FAQ

Privacy Policy

The Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games is committed to respecting the privacy of individuals and recognizes a need for the appropriate management and protection of any personal information that you agree to provide to us. We will not share your information with any third party outside of our organization, other than as necessary to fulfill your request.

Rules of Enjoyment

Festival wristbands must be in sight at all times. Wristbands are void if tampered with or removed.

Lineup and/or set times are subject to change without notice.

No refunds will be offered to customers who are refused entry or ejected from the venue on account of being (or appearing to be) abusive, threatening, drunken or disorderly.

All persons attending the Festival do so at their own risk. The Festival is not responsible for any loss, personal injury or damages to patrons or volunteers howsoever they may arise in relation to participation in the Festival.

Pets are not permitted on the Festival site (except service animals).

Bicycles, scooters, golf carts, ATVs, skateboards are prohibited.

Drones or any other remote flying devices are strictly prohibited.

Event is rain or shine.

Pets are not permitted on the site (except service dogs).

All policies of the Centre Wellington Sportsplex and Fergus Scottish Festival must be observed.

Alcohol and/or illegal substances may not be brought into the Festival site.

Please see Camping specific rules and regulations when purchasing a campsite.

Fergus Scottish Festival is not responsible for any loss, personal injury or damages to patrons or volunteers howsoever they may arise in relation to participation in the Festival.

Media

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON – April 26, 2023

Outlander Star to be Fergus Scottish Festival Featured Guest

The Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games is thrilled to announce our Featured Guest for 2023 will be Richard Rankin! Known as Roger MacKenzie on the hit TV series Outlander based on the best-selling books by Diana Gabaldon. Rankin is the third Outlander star the Festival has welcomed and will be on the grounds Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 11 – 13, 2023.

The Festival team has curated an awesome combination of unique VIP experiences, including brunch, autograph/photo opportunities, whisky tastings, and free panel discussions. There will be multiple opportunities to meet Rankin up close, and in addition to scheduled featured events, he will also be participating in activities through the Festival grounds. Tickets for scheduled featured guest events with Richard Rankin will go on sale Wednesday, May 3rd at 10 AM.

Stay on top of announcements and updates by signing up for our newsletter and following our social media channels. For more information about our Featured Guest and to get your Festival admission tickets which are on sale now, visit www.fergusscottishfestival.com.

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Board of Directors
Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games

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CONTACT:
Elizabeth Bender, Executive Director, Fergus Scottish Festival
Phone (519) 787-0099
Email [email protected]

Land Acknowledgement

The Township of Centre Wellington has been home to people for more than 13,000 years. In particular, the land on which the Township is located was negotiated as part of Treaty 3 (1784) and Treaty 19 (1818), signed by the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.

Additionally, most of the Township is within lands originally set aside for the people of the Six Nations of the Grand River under the Haldimand Proclamation of 1784.

The Township of Centre Wellington is within the traditional lands of the Attawandaron (or Neutral Nation), the Huron-Wendat Nation, and the Grand River Métis Council.

The Township appreciates the opportunity to work in this territory and acknowledge the past and present contribution of Indigenous communities to the importance of this place.

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