Due to the loss of its venue in Sandwich, Massachusetts, the 2010 event will not take place. In 2011, this event will be moved to the town of Yarmouth.
The first of the 2013 cancellations. Hope this won't be a trend this year. Looking to post more in the New and Returning festivals thread.
Heart of Florida Celtic Festival and Highland Games
The Heart of Florida Celtic Festival and Highland Games (formerly the Zephyrhills Celtic Festival and Highland Games) held annually in Dade City, Florida, will not be held in 2013. Website states that they hope to return in 2014. Last festival took place on March 31, 2012.
It is with great regret that the Board of Directors of the Mint Hill Scottish Society, Inc. has voted to cancel the 2013 Mint Hill Highland Games.
Even with 95% of our funding in place for 2013, career changes by key leadership and a shortage of manpower has brought about this difficult decision.
The Mint Hill Scottish Society, Inc. thanks all sponsors, supporters, participants and guests and apologizes for any inconvenience this decision may cause.
Decisions about the 2014 Mint Hill Highland Games and the future of the Mint Hill Scottish Society, Inc. will be made at a later date.
Dear friends of ZoukFest: Due to unforeseen circumstances in 2013, the ZoukFest Board has decided to postpone the 2013 weekend until 2014. In the meantime, the Board members are going to look at strengthening the whole experience in 2014.
The Cape Cod Scottish Festival in Yarmouth, MA will not be taking place this August. There is a call out for volunteers to fill positions for an event in 2014.
After 12 years, the Jackson Hole Scottish Festival held its last event on August 17-18, 2012. The festival held each year in Jackson, Wyoming, sites economic and lack of volunteers as the major reason for their decision.
The Montreal Highland Games has found a new venue but it won't be ready for this year's games. The move to Angrignon Park in the South-West Borough of Montreal will mean that the next games in Montreal will take place on August 2-3, 2014.
The wùy ù ay Highland Games Swiss Championships were to take place on August 23-25, 2013 but have now been rescheduled for August 29-31, 2014 in St. Ursen, Switzerland.
The Peebles Highland Games slated to take place on September 8, 2013, has been cancelled due to extensive drainage improvement work to be undertaken in Haylodge Park. Promise to be back in 2014
The Big Bend Highland Games & Scottish Festival in Marianna, Florida has been cancelled for 2013. The festival was scheduled to take place on October 26 and 27, 2013. Announcements for 2014 will be made when decision finalized.