Auxilary Groups - SASC - St. Andrew Society of Colorado

COLORADO SCOTTISH FESTIVAL - Each August, the tradition of highland games comes alive for two days at High Heritage Park. The centerpiece of the Festival is competition in three ma areas -- highland dancing, piping and drumming, and traditional Scottish ath In addition, Scottish food and beverage is offered, and a variety of other events to interest every family member — such as clans. living history, British cars — are scheduled throughout the weekend. Musicians fill the air with traditional Scottish music. Attendees can trace their ancestry at the Scots' Heritage tent, (featuring information on genealogy and clan history), participate in Scottish country dancing on the green, or just enjoy the sights and sounds of Scotland. The skirl of the Massed Pipes and Drums, at the Midday Ceremonies, fills the air with the feeling of a day in the Scottish Highlands. Vendors dis and sell traditional Scottish wares in the Market Square. Even the "wee bairns" have their own activities so parents can fully enjoy the day. www.ScottishGames.org

The Rocky Mountain Highland Dancers create and encourage the expression of the ethnic history and dances of Scotland through per workshops and competitions.
RMHD dancers perform at Society functions and throughout Colorado. Individual dancers compete in highland dancing at Scot festivals and competitions around the U.S. and Canada. RMHD's funds are used to help with these travels, as well as to bring in out-of-state instructors for workshops. Dancers are available for highland dance instruction and performances. www.rmhd.org

COLORADO TARTAN DAY - President Woodrow Wilson said, "Every line of strength in American history is a line covered with Scottish blood." From Dr. Benjamin Waterhouse, who was the only doctor among the founders of Harvard Medical school, to the famous musician Johnny Cash, Scottish Americans are woven into the fabric of American culture. These contributions are the reason the Congresses of the United States and the State of Colorado set aside April 6th as a day of recognition. The Colorado Tartan Day Council (CDTC) was formed for the sole purpose of ensuring that this day is honored and celebrated.  Thus, CTDC festivities are held in April, with a Highland Tea, Whisky Tasting, Dinner and Ceilidh, and numerous other activities. For detailed information and tickets go to: www.Coloradotartanday.com

Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado meet weekly at various front range locations to learn and enjoy the social dancing of Scotland (the predecessor to American square dancing). The demonstration team performs at Society functions, as well as other Scottish events around Colorado.
Beginners are welcome and no partner is needed to dance at the classes. See the Weekly Classes listing for more details of classes and events at SCDcolorado.org.