Know before you go!

 

All registrations and ticket sales are only available online

Manual registrations and cash ticket sales at the gate will not be offered. Purchase Tickets at the Gate on May 2nd: There will be a tent at the Main Gate to help with online purchase of tickets. We are a mobile ticket venue. Please be sure to download your tickets ahead of time. 

 

Venue and parking is newly landscaped, watered and seeded

In view of last year’s dusty condition and current dryness, we have obtained a 4000 gallon water truck which is being operated daily by our Games Committee volunteer crew! The parking and various field areas have been graded and overseeded ! We are waiting to welcome everyone to the 48th Annual Savannah Scottish Games!

 

The Savannah Scottish Games takes place outdoors on the grounds of Bynuh's Field at Bethesda Academy. The outdoor area is a combination of grass and sandy soil. 

 

Volunteers must register ahead of time!

The Festival is a primarily volunteer driven organization and we are happy to welcome volunteers. Look for the Volunteer link on the website or email volunteers@savannahscottishgames.com

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No Refund Policy - This event is rain or shine!

Our event will run rain or shine – we do not offer refunds if the weather is bad. The Savannah Scottish Games maintains a No Refunds, No Exchanges, No Exceptions policy. Please be aware that any ticket protection offered during checkout is provided solely by our ticket provider and is not affiliated with the Festival's policy. If you would like the additional protection over your purchase, please consider opting for the offered ticket protection.

Ticket refunds - The Games' leadership has instituted a ‘no refunds policy’ without purchase of the recommended protection plan. 

 

Friday's Patron & Sponsors Dinner - Bar & Refreshments commence at 5:45 p.m.,

Dinner Service from 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. and Bar & Refreshments closes at 8:15(ish)

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Saturday's Savannah Scottish Games - 8:45 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.

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Saturday Parking

is free, onsite (right outside the festival entry gate) and extensive! Arrive early to obtain a close parking spot.

 

The Savannah Scottish Games’ parking lot can be accessed directly off Ferguson Avenue at the festival entry gate at Bynuh's Field, Bethesda Academy. Look for Festival direction signage on Ferguson. Bynuh's Field has their own entry gates located half a mile north of the Bethesda Academy school grounds on Ferguson Avenue. We do not use the main address gate with the Bethesda Academy arches. 

 

There are preferred parking spaces (by permit only) on a first come, first serve basis so please arrive early if this is required.

 

Parking guides are in the parking lot until mid-afternoon to direct visitors into available parking spaces 

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On-line Tickets

 

Can the QR code be shared to others by email until the number paid for but unredeemed has been extinguished?

 

Yes, according to the site, the person who purchased multiple tickets and received the QR code should share that email with others if they are not arriving together so those individuals can use it to gain entry. Once the ticket limit is reached, it can no longer be used.

If someone buys multiple tickets in a single order, the QR code on the confirmation works for the whole order, and you can check in everyone from that same QR code. The QR code is not intended to be printed and probably has specifically been set up not to print because it won’t work on the scanners at the gate from a printout. You can email the document that includes the code to your guests and it will scan at the gate from their phone until there are no longer any tickets left in your order. 

 

 

I purchased tickets but can’t find them on my phone?

 

When you purchased the purchasing system from either TicketSpice or Regfox (for clan registration) creates an automatic email confirmation. It is this automatic email confirmation that contains the QR code.

 

Please check your junk folder or an ‘all mail’ folder where various unidentified emails go.

 

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Saturday Gate check-in - What can I bring?

 

No pets are allowed at the Games. Of course, certified service dogs in active assistance are certainly welcome!

Accessibility Scooters and wheelchairs are allowed. Larger wheeled equipment may work best as there are no paved areas.

Lawn chairs, blankets, water bottles and rain umbrellas are welcomed.

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We encourage you to bring a lawn chair. We have limited seating in the bleachers so please bring your own seat!

This is also advisable if you plan to watch the Heavy Athlete competitions and Welcome Ceremonies. There are plenty of chairs under the tent in the food area and spread throughout the grounds but not set up specifically for Main Field, Hurling or Tug-of-war viewing.

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Water bottles are allowed.

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No pets allowed. 

No outside coolers or shade umbrellas. Rain umbrellas allowed.
 

 

Saturday Gate Re-entry Stamps 

 

If you need to leave the Festival, please stop at the Gate and get stamped to make re-entry easy!

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Once Inside on Saturday (Site Plan includes location details):

We are always working to improve — 

 

Main Field Viewing areas

Look for a significantly improved field viewing area - the Main Field layout has changed to allow clans to gather ‘in a village’ and there is more open spots to view the main field for visitor lawn chairs.

 

Shade Tents

When you’ve got the whole clan with you, both young and young at heart, it can be overwhelming on families. We have made it easier for you to enjoy your stay with shade tents scattered strategically on the Games’ grounds.

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Family Baby Care Tent

Centerally located near information or the closest tree, we have provided a tent with four sides for privacy while nursing or changing your baby. There are tables and chairs inside to help make it easier.

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ATM

The ATM is located right inside the mail gate for your convenience.

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Children's Passport and Kilted Run

​* Children's Passports are available from the Front Gate and as the family visits with the various clans and tents collect passport stamps! A prize awaits - redeem Passport Stamps at the Information Tent! 

​* Children interested in joining the kilted run should sign up in the children's area and assemble immediately after the welcoming ceremonies at about 12:15 p.m. on the main field.  Parents, don't worry, plenty of plaid material will be available to create a 'kilt’ for this event.

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Golf cart assistance 

We unfortunately do not have golf cart assistance for visitors. Any golf carts travelling around the Festival grounds are being used to distribute necessary supplies.

 

First Aid

On-site first aid is located near the Information Tent

 

The Information Tent provides the following services including:

• Children’s Passport prize redemption (included)

• Games Program Available (included)

• Souvenir Games pins, Games logo etched pint glass and water are available to purchase

• Lost & Found (including people) 

• Site Layout map and directions 

• Answers to other miscellaneous questions 

 

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Social Media:

 

Stay informed on Festival updates! Follow us on our social media to stay informed!

 

Festivals have had an increase in spam profiles on social media. There isn’t much we can do except delete these spam postings but please take note of the following:

• ANY AND ALL correspondence with the Savannah Scottish Games will come from those listed within each event area under www.savannahscottishgames.com

• For social media, all important updates and information will ONLY come from our official accounts.

• Never exchange personal information with these profiles or emails.

• If you recieve a friend request or email from an account claiming to be us, report the profile/email and do not respond.

• Avoid phishing scams and clicking links from emails you do not know​