Music:

From (bag) pipe and drum bands to Celtic rock, our festival features a variety of music rooted in Celtic traditions.  Our three stages have music and dance performances throughout the weekend. 

The Lt. Shadd Rohwer Memorial Stage was named in honor of Farmington Fire Fighter Shadd Rohwer. He was an integral part of our event and our dear friend. He was responsible for running the logistics with skill and smile. 

The Connie Gotsch Memorial Stage was named in honor of Connie Gotsch who was one of our founding performers. She delighted our attendees with her stories.

Dance:

Highland dance or Highland dancing (Scottish Gaelic: dannsa Gàidhealach)[1] is a style of competitive dancing developed in the Scottish Highlands in the 19th and 20th centuries, in the context of competitions at public events such as the Highland games. It was created from the Gaelic folk dance repertoire, but formalized with the conventions of ballet',[2] and has been subject to influences from outside the Highlands. Highland dancing is often performed with the accompaniment of Highland bagpipe music, and dancers wear specialized shoes called ghillies. It is now seen at nearly every modern-day Highland games event.

Festival Schedule:

Saturday, October 4, 2025

7:00 am - Athlete  & Dance Registration & Pipe Band Check-in

9:00 am - Gates Open, Heavy Celtic Athletic competition starts

11:00 am - Beer and wine garden open

12:00 pm - Opening Ceremonies, Mass Pipe Band

6:00 pm - Vendors Close

Highland Games:

Men’s Masters 40 - 49
Men’s Masters 50+
Women’s Masters
Men's A
Men’s B
Women's Open

$20 Weekend Pass Armband

Sunday, October 5, 2025

7:00 am - Athlete Registration & Dance Registration 

8:00 am - Kirkin o' the Tartan on Main Stage

9:00 am - Gates Open, Heavy Celtic Athletic competition starts 

11:00 - Beer and wine garden open

12:00 pm - Opening Ceremonies, Mass Pipe Band

5:00 pm - Vendors Close

Highland Games:

Men's Lightweight (under 200)
Men’s Lightweight Masters (under 200)
Men's Novice
Women's Novice 
Women’s Lightweight (under 150)
Women's Masters Lightweight

$15 Sunday Only Armband

Fest Date: October 4th and 5th, 2025

Location: Riverside Park - 500 South Light Plant Road Aztec, NM 87410

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