Penticton Scottish Festival Society

06/20/2026

Scottish Festival tip of the day: BYOPC - Bring Your Own Portable Chair and be seated in comfort at all the events. These fold-up beauties are a great price at Walmart!

06/19/2026

📣Did you miss the registration deadline for our Highland Dance Competition??? DON'T WORRY!
We are accepting late registrations with a $15 late fee until June 28, 2026.

Head over to www.eventry.net/psf/2026-penticton-scottish-2026 to enter and we'll see you on the stage in July!!

📣ATTENTION COMPETITORS!!📣

We are 1 Month away from the 2026 Penticton Scottish Festival! Have you registered yet????

💃Highland Dancers - Register before midnight on June 14, 2026 at https://www.eventry.net/psf/2026-penticton-scottish-2026

🥁Piping, Drumming & Pipe Bands - Register before midnight on June 15, 2026 at https://bcpipers.wildapricot.org/event-6583479?fbclid=IwY2xjawSOeSpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe3t-hMZ2z8IsG_DKKSCCj0EuzKcARFyC-LU7mGmViCOKaBxZ9Xmx5ZDEZd5U_aem_4rCTGX3rRvFF0bWdxSP7lg

🏋️Heavy Events - Register before June 19, 2026 by submitting the Heavy Events registration form on our website https://www.pentictonscottishfestival.ca/the-festival

06/18/2026

Did you know that you can donate your refundable cans and bottles to the Penticton Scottish Festival Society via your Return It App? It's easy to support your favorite festival, and every little bit counts!
Log into your Return It App, click on Redeem Funds, redemption preference Donate Funds, and search Penticton Scottish Festival Society.

06/17/2026

The countdown has begun! Mark you calendars for the Festival.

06/15/2026

Father's Day Public Service Announcement! Consider buying Dad a ticket to "A Taste of the Glens" at the Penticton Scottish Festival on July 4, 2026 to sample 'The water of life'. Purchase and register online at pentictonscottishfestival.ca. Slainte Mhath!!

06/04/2026

📣ATTENTION COMPETITORS!!📣

We are 1 Month away from the 2026 Penticton Scottish Festival! Have you registered yet????

💃Highland Dancers - Register before midnight on June 14, 2026 at https://www.eventry.net/psf/2026-penticton-scottish-2026

🥁Piping, Drumming & Pipe Bands - Register before midnight on June 15, 2026 at https://bcpipers.wildapricot.org/event-6583479?fbclid=IwY2xjawSOeSpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe3t-hMZ2z8IsG_DKKSCCj0EuzKcARFyC-LU7mGmViCOKaBxZ9Xmx5ZDEZd5U_aem_4rCTGX3rRvFF0bWdxSP7lg

🏋️Heavy Events - Register before June 19, 2026 by submitting the Heavy Events registration form on our website https://www.pentictonscottishfestival.ca/the-festival

06/03/2026

Our friends at Nufloors Canada have grown a good crop of Cabers for the Kids Caber Toss at the in Penticton.

05/31/2026

THE THISTLE – A SYMBOL OF SCOTLAND FOR OVER 500 YEARS

The thistle is one of Scotland’s most enduring national symbols, representing strength, resilience, and determination.

Although the famous story of a barefoot Norse warrior stepping on a thistle and alerting Scottish defenders is widely known, historians have found no contemporary evidence for the tale.

Nevertheless, it remains one of Scotland’s most cherished legends.
The thistle was already associated with Scotland by the late 15th century.

It appeared on silver coins issued by James III and became increasingly prominent during the reign of James IV.

One of the highest honours in Scotland is the Order of the Thistle, the country's most prestigious order of knighthood. Although its origins are ancient, it was formally revived in 1687.

Membership is granted personally by the monarch and is limited to a small number of individuals who have made outstanding contributions to national life.
The thistle can be found throughout Scotland today. It appears on military badges, government insignia, historic buildings, rugby and football emblems, police insignia, and countless memorials.

Botanically, the plant is well suited to its symbolic role. Its sharp spines protect it from grazing animals, allowing it to survive in harsh conditions where many other plants struggle. This toughness helped make it a fitting emblem for a nation that has endured centuries of conflict, hardship, and change.

Perhaps fittingly, the thistle is not a delicate flower. It is stubborn, resilient, and difficult to uproot — qualities many Scots have proudly associated with themselves for generations.

05/26/2026

It is imperative to use the official printable  INFORMATION GUIDE as a guide to completing this online entry. It contains important information on MUSIC REQUIREMENTS and RULES. Events List is here.

05/22/2026

Father's Day gift idea! Buy Dad a ticket to A Taste of the Glens and move into 'favorite child' position. www.pentictonscottishfestival.ca *note Whisky School admission does not include Gate admission*