Scottish Fire Competitions
In North America, S.FIRE Scottish Fiddling competitions are excellent opportunities to meet and play with fellow Scottish fiddlers; learn from judges who are recognized experts in the field through workshops and written, personalized competition comments;and a chance to perform in friendly, relaxed environments.
US National Scottish Fiddle Championships
September 8 & 9, 2023
Regional Qualifier, Sept. 8, 2023 - judge, Jan Tappan
PennWest Edinboro, Edinboro PA
Judges: Jane MacMorran, Melinda Crawford Perttu, & Jan Tappan
Registration forms can be found on the website below. Deadline is Sept 1st.
https://www.edinboro.edu/events/highland-games/index.php
September 8 & 9, 2023
Regional Qualifier, Sept. 8, 2023 - judge, Jan Tappan
PennWest Edinboro, Edinboro PA
Judges: Jane MacMorran, Melinda Crawford Perttu, & Jan Tappan
Registration forms can be found on the website below. Deadline is Sept 1st.
https://www.edinboro.edu/events/highland-games/index.php
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2022 Colonial Highland games - May 21; Judge, David Gardner
Open
1st Place - Curt Hoganson
2nd place ~ Elyse Wiszneaukas
Open
1st Place - Curt Hoganson
2nd place ~ Elyse Wiszneaukas
New Competition!!
Chicago Scots Highland Games & Scottish Festival - Judge, Meredith Hopkins
June 17th, 2023
Open
1st - Paula Johannesen(recommended to Nationals),Best March
2nd - Anna Perkins (recommended to Nationals) ,Best Air
3rd - Michael Nicholsen, Best Strathspey
4th - Lori Sundbergh
Novice
1st - Jeanne Johannesen, Best Reel
2nd - Aileen Murphy
Chicago Scots Highland Games & Scottish Festival - Judge, Meredith Hopkins
June 17th, 2023
Open
1st - Paula Johannesen(recommended to Nationals),Best March
2nd - Anna Perkins (recommended to Nationals) ,Best Air
3rd - Michael Nicholsen, Best Strathspey
4th - Lori Sundbergh
Novice
1st - Jeanne Johannesen, Best Reel
2nd - Aileen Murphy
Grandfather Mountain Highland Games Regional Fiddle Competition ~ 2023
Judge - John Turner
Open:
1st place: Lily Harwell -Best Reel(recommended for Nationals)
2nd place: Josephine Walker (recommended for Nationals)
3rd: Katherine Wiley - Best Air
Junior
1st: Orson Cornett
Novice
1st: Macy Stevens
2nd: Morgen Cockman
Judge - John Turner
Open:
1st place: Lily Harwell -Best Reel(recommended for Nationals)
2nd place: Josephine Walker (recommended for Nationals)
3rd: Katherine Wiley - Best Air
Junior
1st: Orson Cornett
Novice
1st: Macy Stevens
2nd: Morgen Cockman
2023 Ohio Scottish Games and Festival of the Arts.
June 24.2023 -
Regional Scottish Fiddle Competition Results.
Judge, Elke Baker
Open
1st Place - Haylie Ryan (nationals)
2nd Place - Michael Nicholsen
Junior
1st Place - Annalise Judge (Nationals)
Intermediate (senior)
1st - Travis Stevick
Novice
1st - James Nowling
June 24.2023 -
Regional Scottish Fiddle Competition Results.
Judge, Elke Baker
Open
1st Place - Haylie Ryan (nationals)
2nd Place - Michael Nicholsen
Junior
1st Place - Annalise Judge (Nationals)
Intermediate (senior)
1st - Travis Stevick
Novice
1st - James Nowling
Columbia Pacific Scottish Fiddle Competition- Portland OR
July 20, 2019. Judge, Colyn Fischer
Open
1st Place - Tessa Brown
Junior
1st place - Emma Rodrigous
2nd place - Mikaili Floyd
July 20, 2019. Judge, Colyn Fischer
Open
1st Place - Tessa Brown
Junior
1st place - Emma Rodrigous
2nd place - Mikaili Floyd
NE Florida competition Results
Feb. 27, 1016
Open Category:
1st Place – Connor Civatte
2nd Place – Katie Geringer
3rd Place – Claudia Edwards
No other categories had competitors.
Feb. 27, 1016
Open Category:
1st Place – Connor Civatte
2nd Place – Katie Geringer
3rd Place – Claudia Edwards
No other categories had competitors.
Portland Highland games , August 2, 2019
Open
1st Place - Tessa Brown
Junior -
1st Place - Emma Rodriguis
2nd Place - Mikaili Floyd
Open
1st Place - Tessa Brown
Junior -
1st Place - Emma Rodriguis
2nd Place - Mikaili Floyd
2022 Edinboro Highland Games and Scottish Festival Regional Qualifier fiddle competition
Judge ~ John Turner Open 1st Place - Paula Johannesen(Nationals) 2nd Place - Allison McKnight.(Nationals) US National Scottish Fiddle Championship - Sept.10,2022
Junior 1st ~ Robina Josephine Walker 2nd ~ Haylie Ryan 3rd ~ Rosemary Walker Open 1st ~ Sarah Lynn - Best strathspey 2nd ~ Paula Johannesen 3rd ~ Isabel Oliart - Best reel Best air - Becca Longhenry Best set - Emma Dorman |
2022 New Hampshire Highland Games Fiddle Competition results
OPEN
1st Place - Allison McKnight best strathspey (Neil Gow Quaich)
2nd Place - Michael Nicholson (William Marshall Quaich)
JUNIOR
1st Place - Emma Balega (Nathaniel Gow Quaich)
Charleston Scottish Games Highland Gathering
November 2, 2019 ~ Judge Dr. Melinda Crawford
Open
1st Place - Connor Civatte
2nd Place - Colin MacLeod
3rd Place - Blake Brewington
Junior
1st Place - Colin McGlynn
2nd Place - Robina Josephine Walker
3rd Place - Rosemary Walker
Novice
1st place - Emelie Thomas
Potomac Valley Scottish Fiddle Competition Sept. 14,2022 ~ Judge, Elke Baker
* recommended to National's
OPEN
1st place - Catherine McLain - Paul Brockman Award, Best March, Strathspey, and reel
2nd place ~ Lydia Leong
JUNIOR
1st place Cara Boyle
OPEN
1st Place - Allison McKnight best strathspey (Neil Gow Quaich)
2nd Place - Michael Nicholson (William Marshall Quaich)
JUNIOR
1st Place - Emma Balega (Nathaniel Gow Quaich)
Charleston Scottish Games Highland Gathering
November 2, 2019 ~ Judge Dr. Melinda Crawford
Open
1st Place - Connor Civatte
2nd Place - Colin MacLeod
3rd Place - Blake Brewington
Junior
1st Place - Colin McGlynn
2nd Place - Robina Josephine Walker
3rd Place - Rosemary Walker
Novice
1st place - Emelie Thomas
Potomac Valley Scottish Fiddle Competition Sept. 14,2022 ~ Judge, Elke Baker
* recommended to National's
OPEN
1st place - Catherine McLain - Paul Brockman Award, Best March, Strathspey, and reel
2nd place ~ Lydia Leong
JUNIOR
1st place Cara Boyle
Ligonier Highland Games ~ 2021, Judge - David Gardner
Open
1st place - Emma Dorman-Fiddler of the Day
2nd Place - Allison McNight
3rd Place Jerry Agin
Junior
1st Place - Brianna Cobbey(nationals)
2nd Place - Haylie Ryan
Novice
1st place - Karen Shamir
2nd place - Michael Nicholson
3rd place - Emma Balega
Open
1st place - Emma Dorman-Fiddler of the Day
2nd Place - Allison McNight
3rd Place Jerry Agin
Junior
1st Place - Brianna Cobbey(nationals)
2nd Place - Haylie Ryan
Novice
1st place - Karen Shamir
2nd place - Michael Nicholson
3rd place - Emma Balega
Seaside Games - Oct. 8, 2022 - Judge, Jan Tappan
Open
1st Place - Elizabeth Ingber
Junior
1st Place - Mary Margaret Hattrup
Open
1st Place - Elizabeth Ingber
Junior
1st Place - Mary Margaret Hattrup