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Feis Chlobhair | Clover Highland Games & Scots-Irish Festival

Feis Chlobhair | Clover Highland Games & Scots-Irish Festival

Friday, November 10th 6:30-9:00 PM 

Cèilì (pronounced “Kay-lee”) kick-off party at the parking lot of Boyd Tire and Appliance, located at 110 North Main Street. Trying something new this year, The Greater Clover Chamber of Commerce will be bringing the Cèilì outdoors! With music by MacGilliossa, beer from Highland Brewing Company and featuring the food trucks to satisfy different flavors: Jackson's Kitchen Inc. Emergensweets, Bebo's Mac Shack, Magnolia's Poboys, Ruthie's of Charlotte and Zaroob Food Truck. The night’s emcee will be DJ Ray Ray with Ray Ray Karaoke & DJ. There is NO entry fee to the Cèilì. 

Whisky Tasting 

The tasting will take place at the Larne Building, 103 North Main Street. Whisky samples, from Klees Liquor Store will be paired with some delicious foods from Clover’s own – Saltwater Markets. Tickets are $35 per person and limited space available. This event is for persons 21 & older. Visit https://cloverchamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistra…/…/247 to sign up TODAY!

- Friday, November 10th – 6:30-8:00 PM 
- Saturday, November 11th – 3:00-4:30 PM

Saturday, November 11th – 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Feis Chlobhair will take place at Blue Eagle Academy’s Walking Trail, located at the corner of Knox Street and Memorial Drive in Clover, SC. We will have a fun-filled day of live music by ClannDarragh and MacGilliossa; Clans and/or Societies set up throughout the festival to share their ancestral knowledge; various food and arts & crafts vendors; Irish dancers from Connick School of Irish Dance; Triumph Club of the Carolinas with some pretty neat British vehicles on display; the incredible sounds of pipes & drums from The City of Greenville Pipes and Drums; beer from Highland Brewing Company & the Greater Clover Chamber of Commerce, John Miles, historian lecturing the audience on The Viking Invasion of Scotland and Captain Kidd, Scottish Sailor & Pirate and much more……

We are happy to announce our 2017 participating Clans and/or Societies, Craft Vendors, Food Vendors & Non-Profit Vendors:

CLANS and/or SOCIETIES
- Clan Donald USA
- Clan Morrison
- Clan MacKintosh
- Clan Donnachaidh of the Carolinas
- Kennedy Society of North America

CRAFT VENDORS
- Blue Mountain Clay
- Serenity Acres Farm
- The Celtic Knot
- Scottish Gourmet USA
- Paradise Home Improvement
- Cocoa Academic
- Providence Chiropractic

FOOD VENDORS
- Scottish Cottage
- Fresh Frootz Co.
- Super Snack Shop
- Pizza for Pyros

NON-PROFIT VENDORS
- Boy Scouts Troop 37
- Christ Family Center

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

9:00 - 9:30 Opening Ceremony
9:30 - 10:00 Historian John Miles
10:00 - 12:00 Musical Performance by ClannDarragh
12:15 - 12:45 Irish Dance Performance from Connick School of Irish Dance
1:00 - 3:00 Musical Performance by MacGilliossa
3:00 - 3:30 Historian @John Miles
3:30 - 4:00 Closing Ceremony / Awards Presentation
(Events listed above are taking place on the family stage)

2017 Feis Chlobhair - Schedule of Events 1

Border Collies Demonstration by Parham Farms
10:30 - 11:00
1:00 - 1:30

S.H.A.G. - Southeastern Highland Athletics Group will be conducting their Athletic Competition from 9:00 - 4:00.
(reference event map for location of border collies demonstration & athletic games)

2017 Feis Chlobhair - Schedule of Events 2



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MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
We are proud to announce our 2017 Feis Chlobhair music line-up:
ClannaDarragh & MacGilliossa  

ClannDarragh
ClannaDarragh band

A traditional Celtic band based in Charlotte, NC. Members of the Charlotte Irish Connection group, you can find ClannDarragh playing regularly at Charlotte's Tyber Creek Pub. Listen to ClannDarragh's music by visiting their website http://www.clanndarragh.com/cd.html.


MacGilliossa 
MacGilliossa band

A high energy Celtic band from Tampa, FL who play up beat Celtic contemporary music. A staple within the Celtic music industry, known to have been featured at various Highland Games, Irish Festivals and Celtic Folk Festivals across the US. Sample some of their music at https://www.macgilliossa.com/music.


TRIUMPH CLUB OF THE CAROLINAS

Triumph Club of the Carolinas logo
At this year's Feis, we will welcome members of the Triumph Club of the Carolinas.  This club was founded in 1983, allowing owners and enthusiasts of some unique British vehicles an opportunity to meet & greet, all while enjoying the chance to admire these models up close & personal.  Vehicles will be lined up on-site, next to the athletic games.  

British Cars lined up


PIPES & DRUMS
We will welcome The City of Greenville Pipes and Drums to this year's Feis Chlobhair!

Formerly know as Piedmont Highlanders and Piedmont Pipes & Drums, the band adopted its current name of The City of Greenville Pipes and Drums in 2005 to promote and advance the cultural history and diversity of the City of Greenville and Upstate South Carolina.  Founded in 1974 by Malcolm Williams, the band proudly represents the Greenville community and the wonderful state of South Carolina through frequent performances in parades, international festivals, and highland games throughout the Southeast, as well as periodic national and international events.  CGPD are members of the Eastern United States Pipe Band Association and competes regularly in Grade IV and V competition. Some historical highlights include performances at Walt Disney World, a lead performance for Rod Stewart concerts and an appearance at the 1982 World's Fair in Knoxville TN.

The band maintains an active teaching program and always welcomes visits by alumni, and any persons interested in studying bagpipes or Scottish drumming.

Visit their website http://www.cogpad.com/ to learn more about The City of Greenville Pipes and Drums.

The City of Greenville Pipes & Drums



HISTORIAN

John Miles is a retired US Marine Corps Officer and former college professor that now delivers lectures on Scottish history and other historical topics to groups.  John has presented lectures to multiple Scottish Highland Games and Celtic Festivals throughout the Southeast. 

John currently holds or has held membership in the following organizations: Clan Gillean USA, Clan Donnachaidh USA, The Scottish American Military Society (SAMS), Scottish American Society Palm Beach, FL, the St. Andrew’s Society of Albany, NY and the Scottish American Society of Tidewater, VA.

John volunteered as a guest history lecturer at the Vermont Veterans’ Home.  He served as the 2014 guest speaker at the Wounded Military Heroes Ski Weekend with the adaptive ski program at the Bart Center at Bromley Mountain Ski Resort and spoke to the Vermont Governor’s Veterans Education Committee (GVEC).  In addition to the Highland Games and Veterans Organizations, he also gives historical presentations at multiple Assisted Living Facilities and libraries in South Carolina.

John received his MA’s degree in Military Studies from American Military University and his BA degree in Anthropology with a minor in History from Texas A&M University.  A six-time published author in Marine Corps Gazette, the professional journal of the Marine Corps, his article on Highland Regiment’s service in North America was published by Scot’s Heritage Magazine in its Spring 2017 edition.  Additionally, his articles have been published in the Celtic Life International Magazine and Pipes & Drums will be publishing John’s articles in future editions.

John will be presenting two lectures at this year's Feis Chlobhair (times TBD): 

- Viking Colonization of Scotland
- Highland Regiments Service in North America

John Miles, Historian Lecturer


EVENT CONTACT

Amy Gonzalez, Special Events Coordinator
(w) 803.222.9493
(e) 
[email protected]


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