Partner & Community Events

Compiled by Karen Steven and Liz Smith

May

  • May 9th: Celebrate 75 years of the Ottawa Highland Dance Association (ODHA) with us at a special anniversary ceilidh! Enjoy an evening filled with delicious food, lively entertainment, and plenty of dancing. A buffet dinner will be catered by Fitz’s Classic Grill. Tickets go on sale March 30th—don’t miss out on this unforgettable celebration!

  • May 16th: Tartan & Red Serge - A Canadian Celtic Showcase. The RCMP Pipes & Drums are excited to announce our upcoming concerts at Shenkman Arts Centre, Saturday May 16th at 3:00 and 7:00. Join us for an exciting performance of music and dance. Tickets are on sale now.

  • May 21st: Red Bird, Ottawa Dave Gunning — Folk singer-songwriter.

  • May 22nd: Quebecois supergroup, Le Vent du Nord will play in Ottawa. Concerts | The North Wind.

  • May 29th: Fiddle player Pierre Schryer, stepdancer Danielle Enblom & Ian Clark on guitar at Little Red Wagon Winery, Shawville.

  • May 31st Dave Gunning - Nova Scotia. SUNDAY, MAY 31 7:30pm — Little Red Wagon Winery.

JUNE

  • June 6th: Little Red Wagon Winery Lynne Hanson — Folk-influenced Americana

    JULY

  • July 3-5: Almonte Celtfest, performed in the natural amphitheatre of Gemmill Park, Celtfest is a 3-day festival that celebrates the historical Celtic traditions by showcasing local performers, features out of town artist, offering unique artisanal vendors and wares, and creating an atmosphere of community and heritage.

  • July 3rd - 5th: The incredible Tony McManus, guitarist (Scotland), now living in Ontario to perform at Lineup | Mariposa Folk Festival.

  • July 11th: Motel Chelsea -Laura Cortese — Celtic fiddle

  • July 30th: Motel Chelsea- Ryan Young — Scottish fiddler

  • July 31st - August 1st: Glengarry Highland Games. Since the first Games were held in 1948, the people of Glengarry have extended close to a million welcomes to visitors who come to see what is estimated to be one of the largest Highland Games in the world. Thousands of people find themselves drawn each year to Maxville to witness an outstanding display of music, dance, sports, fiddling, pageantry, and tradition.

    AUGUST

  • August 1st: Little Red Wagon Winery Cantrip — Border pipes, fiddle, guitar & vocals

    August 22nd: North Lanark Highland Games, Almonte. Celebrate the Scottish culture and heritage of the Ottawa Valley at the 41st annual North Lanark Highland Games in Almonte, Ontario. The Games offer a traditional format and size attracting about 3,000 visitors. Twenty pipe bands, a hundred dancers and champion heavyweight athletes combine to present what is recognized as one of the Ottawa Valley’s premier summer events.

  • August 28th: Little Red Wagon Winery Pierre Schryer, Danielle Enblom & Ian Clark — Celtic fiddle, stepdance & guitar trio.

Leahy Music camp

David Johnston