October 24-25, 2009  Ceilidh (pronounced KAY-lee; Celtic for “party”) is a festival celebrating the Scottish heritage of the Presbyterian Church. The festival leads into the dramatic Kirkin' o' th' Tartan on Sunday. Featured events include a Highland Dance Festival, Family Friendly Pub, Scottish Tearoom, raffle, silent auction, bake sale, crafts and gifts. The Ceilidh (kay-lee) is an annual event to raise money for local organizations that are making a difference in our community.
Beneficiaries for this year's Ceilidh proceeds:
All day events:- Craft Booths: including the fabulous Women’s Ministry Timeless Treasures booth!
- Plus Amazing raffle, silent auction, bake sale, crafts, and much more!
Scheduled events:- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pub with Marty Smith, Hammered Dulcimer Player
- 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM Highland Dance Competition
- 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Celtic Country Dancers
- 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Tearoom with Celtic Harper Carol Sharp
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Idlewild in Concert in the main sanctuary
- 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Pub Dessert
Kids GlenCome join the magic and fun at the Kids Glen (formerly Kids Korner) during the Ceilidh, 12 noon to 10 pm. - Bring a puppet to life and so MUCH MORE!
Opening at noon with Rat Him Out! magic show. Illusion Spectacular! magic show will be at 3:00 pm. Tickets for the magic shows will be sold 15 minutes before each show, for $1 per ticket. Organized children’s games will be at 4:00 pm with prizes for all. Behold the creativity that will occur at 5:30 pm with various challenges! Come only if you are prepared to be challenged! 8:00 pm will bring a time of calm as quiet activities are provided. All children need to be picked up by 10:00 pm. (Yes parents, you can go and enjoy the adult activities in peace while your kids are having a wild time in the glen!) The price for all this fun is $5/child, $10/family of children for the day with both magic shows included. Bring a couple of extra dollars per child for kid friendly treats to keep your kids going through the fun. Participants last year: |
