We will be promoting CelticFest this Saturday in the Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival parade, followed by a Kilt Krawl (pub crawl) in the NewBo district. If you can join us, please meet in the staging area at 9am in Czech Village, at the corner of 18th Ave SW and A St SW. We will be …
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May 15
Highland Games Practice Day
We are again hosting a Highland Games Practice Day at Lower Kingston Stadium, Saturday, May 23rd at 11AM. All are invited to attend! Have you ever wanted to try out Highland Games without the pressure of competition? Whether it is the caber toss or hammer throw, come and learn all about the different events, and …
Jan 14
Burns Dinner
Our annual Burns Dinner is approaching! Saturday, January 24th, social time starting at 4pm. Be sure you click on the tab above to make your reservation. We have several areas where we need help: setting up and decorating starting at 10AM, providing soda bread for the tables, providing desserts or judging the winners of our …
Nov 06
Guy Fawkes Night
It’s that time of year again, and this one promises to be a great turn-out! Join fellow HAGGIS members at the Kula farm starting at 4pm for socializing and potluck, then stick around for the traditional bonfire, effigy burning, and fireworks starting at 6pm. Contact a council member for directions.
Sep 20
Upcoming event, all about Scotland!
Though the world’s attention has been on Scotland in recent days, few Midwesterners realize Scotland’s influence close to home. Sir Walter Scott never visited the United States yet left a lasting legacy on the landscape. From the states of Ohio to Nebraska, towns christened Waverly (named for a fascination with Scott’s best-selling Waverley novels) burgeoned …
Jun 28
Celticfest THIS SUNDAY at Squaw Creek Park
It’s almost time! It’s here! CELTICFEST IS IN TWO DAYS! We’ll all be there, and we know you will be as well. Know who else will be there? These guys! Time Main Stage Children’s Stage 10:00 AM Blackhawk Pipes & Drums 11:00 AM Lilywren 11:30 AM Champagne Irish Dance Orkes & Trolles 12:00 PM …
Jun 04
Membership dues
We still have a number of people who have not paid their dues for this year yet.
Jun 03
Monthly ceilidh reminder
Don’t forget! This Saturday is our monthly ceilidh at 6pm at Dublin City Pub. This month special event lecture by Anne Stapleton on Walter Scott’s connections to Waverly, Iowa. Plus, all the usual fun!
Jun 03
Second Call to Volunteer!
I have received lots of offers to help with set up, and for pouring beer, but I still have need of 2-hour shifts filled for parking, ticket booth, info booth, childrens area, garbage patrol, Highland Games liason, as well as volunteers to help with clean up and more food for the athletes (particularly fruit and …
May 20
Calling All Volunteers!
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!!! Volunteers are essential for a successful CelticFest! In addition to the adoration and appreciation of your fellow HAGGIS members, all volunteers receive free entrance to the CelticFest AND a really awesome button! We have several needs, and I hope that you grab a friend or relative and sign up to help! Here …