FEIS CHLOBHAIR
Friday, November 10, 2017
Whisky Tasting & Cèilì\Kick-Off Party
Saturday, November 11, 2017
Clover Highland Games & Scots-Irish Festival
The Town of Clover and Greater Clover Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its 21st Annual Feis Chlobhair | Clover Highland Games, Céilí & Scots-Irish Festival Friday, November 10 & Saturday, November 11.
Celebrations will begin Friday with the traditional Céilí as well as the addition of a Whisky Tasting event, hosted by the Greater Clover Chamber of Commerce. Stay tuned for more information on how to reserve your ticket.
Saturday festivities are scheduled to begin at 9:00 AM at Blue Eagle Academy’s walking trail located at 300 Clinton Avenue (corner of Knox Street & Memorial Drive). This unique and cultural event is a celebration of the ancestral ties of Clover to the British Isles. Feis Chlobhair is an opportunity to encourage the growth of the shared heritage by showcasing individuals who practice Scottish and Scots-Irish arts, crafts, athletics, music, and traditions. From this rich event, it is our hope to instill and inspire the younger generation to keep traditions alive!
VENDORS
If you are interested in participating as a food or merchandise vendor, download the vendor HERE. We are heavily seeking Celtic food & merchandise vendors. Due to the cultural aspect of this event, preference will be given to merchants offering items to be Scottish, Irish, Celtic or Scots-Irish in nature or relate to the British Isles in some way. Craft items should relate to the British Isles or resemble a craft that the settlers from that area would have practiced, such as pottery, weaving, metalwork, needlework, woodcarving, etc. We will be limiting the number of non-Celtic food & merchandise vendors. Deadline to submit vendor application: Friday, October 20, 2017. All applications will be reviewed. All vendors will be notified and will be advised whether their application has been accepted or declined. CLANS/SOCIETIES
Register clans and societies by submitting an application for review. Click HERE to download the application. Deadline to submit an application: Friday, October 20, 2017. Note clans and societies are not permitted to sell any merchandise. MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
We are proud to announce our 2017 Feis Chlobhair music line-up:
ClannaDarragh & MacGilliossa
ClannDarragh
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
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
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. 
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.
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
Planning is currently underway for Feis Chlobhair. This page will be updated as soon as entertainments and features are confirmed. Make sure to continue to visit us as we update this page!
EVENT CONTACT
Amy Gonzalez, Special Events Coordinator
(w) 803.222.9493
(e) agonzalez@cloversc.org
