Celebrate your roots this Tartan Day 

National Tartan Day is this Sunday April 6th - come celebrate a Scottish tradition with us in downtown Fergus! Be transported back to Scotland with a full day of activities and listen to some live Celtic-style music. Get your feet a movin' with a History Walk - learn the history behind how Fergus is the town it is today. 

Want something for the kiddos? Head behind the library for McKiddies games and demonstrations. Visit the Play with Clay tent for activities and enjoy watching the Blue Bonnet Lassies perform traditional dance.

Check out the local shops as they participate in the festivities.

Activities
Sunday

11am-5pm: McKiddies games and demonstrations by the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games behind the library.
11am-5pm: Demonstrations by The Highland Rugby Club behind the library.
11am-5pm: Drop-in Tarot Readings and Celtic Henna Tattoos at The Bookery.
11am-5pm: Play with Clay activity tent behind the library.
11:30am: Blue Bonnet Lassies dancers along the Riverwalk.
11am-5pm: Gemstone Bracelet Make & Take at Echoes Fergus.
1:30pm: Blue Bonnet Lassies dancers along the Riverwalk.
2pm: Historical Walking Tour sponsored by Elora & Fergus Tourism - starting at the Theatre.

The Fergus Pipe Band and the Grand Celtic Pipe Band will be wandering around. 
McKiddies Games are hosted by The Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games.

Live Music
Sunday

2pm: Povertys Arse at the Goofie Newfie

1pm-3pm: James Campbell at The Breadalbane

2pm: Adam & Andy at Offside Sports Bar & Grill

4pm: Jiggity James at The Brewhouse on the Grand

Food

Watch for specials at the restaurants and bars in town - Tartan Day is celebrated throughout town with traditional and limited dishes for everyone to enjoy!

Theatre
Saturday

7pm: Season’s Greeters

Every year, the guardians of the holidays gather for an annual conference. For the past 149 years, Santa Claus has hosted the gathering at the North Pole and each year, he has won the coveted Holiday Guardian of the Year Award. But not this year!! This year the Bunny Family is bringing the festivities to Easter Island in a bid to change their luck. Consider this your invitation to attend this year''s convention. Meet all your favourite holiday mascots and see if Santa’s streak will finally be stopped or if he will make it 150 straight wins...you'll have to make the trip to Easter Island to find out!

Community Sponsors

Fergus BIA
Elora & Fergus Tourism
Scottish Fergus Festival & Highland Games