June 27, 2026
KRSHD Highland Ceilidh and fundraiser
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
45 Chemin de Wakefield Heights, Wakefield Quebec J0X 3G0
About Event
Our school is a not-for-profit aand is hosting a Highland Ceilidh and Showcase at The Fairburn House in Wakefield on June 27th from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m!! There is an entry fee of just $15 for adults and free for children. The ceilidh will be held just a half hour outside of downtown Ottawa and is just across the road from the Gatineau river, and within 5 minutes of local restaurants and businesses to explore! Our ceilidh is an opportunity for our dancers to showcase the hard work we have put in throughout the past year, while also inviting the wider community to come together to enjoy Scottish culture, music, and dance.
There will be live Scottish music performed by local musicians from Ottawa and Wakefield, as well as dancing, food, Scottish games, local vendors and a musical jam session welcome for anyone to join!!
Hosted by Calixa Edwards
My name is Calixa Edwards, and I am a senior student with the Katharine Robinson School of Highland Dance. I have been dancing with the school for almost 14 years, and throughout that time it has become incredibly important to me, which I hope to be able to share with a larger community.
Photos From Calixa Edwards
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