Fall Rendezvous and Highland Fest
Schedule
Wed, 24 Sep, 2025 at 10:00 am to Sat, 27 Sep, 2025 at 04:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
800 Bay Street, Sault Sainte Marie, ON, Canada, Ontario P6A 3G4 | Sault Ste. Marie, ON
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We are inviting everyone to join us for the Fall Rendezvous & Highland Fest 2025, a four-day celebration of history, culture, and heritage! Presented by the Friends of ECNHS on September 24 to 27 from 10am to 4pm.This year, we're proud to present Highland Fest, a tribute to the Scottish fur traders in partnership with Ermatinger during the early 1800’s – the McTavish Clan.
Come and experience:
🎻 Live historical reenactments
🛶 Indigenous storytelling and demonstrations
🥁 Highland food, music, and piping.
🥧 Authentic food & local vendors
🏰 Tours of the historic Ermatinger Old Stone House and Clergue Blockhouse and more...
Wednesday and Thursday, September 24 and 25 Event Schedule from 9 AM to 4 PM:
• Cannon Firing every 15 minutes from 9am to 2pm and 3pm to 4pm.
• Learn the drill of an 1812 soldier with Mini Militia.
• Meet the Voyageurs, the paddlers of the fur trade.
• Learn from the wood runners, "Coureur du Bois."
• Learn about the roles and responsibilities of the women of the era.
• Meet the Surgeon from the War of 1812.
• Meet the cooper and learn about making wood barrels and buckets.
Friday, September 26 from 10 AM to 4 PM Highland Fest Event Schedule:
• The same reenactors' stations from the Wednesday and Thursday
• Thinking Rock Community Arts
• Pioneer Games
• Cannon Firing & Candy Cannon
• "Sip and Savour Scottish Soiree" Tasting Ticketed Event at 6 PM with limited slots hosted by The Whiskey Barrel
Saturday, September 27 from 10 AM to 4 PM Highland Fest Event Schedule:
• The same reenactors' stations from the Wednesday and Thursday
• Commemorative Ceremony with dignitaries at 12 noon
• Unveiling Day of the new face of the site
• 49th SSM Field Regiment Pipes & Drums
• 155 Air Cadets & Army Cadets Pipes & Drums
• Gael Force Pipe Band
• MacLeod Highland Dancers
• Hogan's Homestead Fall Maple Tasting
• Children's Highland Games
• Cannon fires every hour and Candy Cannon
• Indigenous Artisans and Drumming
• Food Stations on the site will be Texas BBQ of Canada & Beaver Tails
Step back in time, celebrate the season, and connect with local history in a truly unforgettable way. Everyone is welcome — don’t miss out!
Admission is by donations, and more exciting details are coming out soon. Stay tuned!
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Where is it happening?
800 Bay Street, Sault Sainte Marie, ON, Canada, Ontario P6A 3G4, 9 St Thomas St, Sault Ste Marie, ON P6A, Canada, Sault Ste. MarieEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
