Kenneth MacKenzie Fiddlers' Tent 

Time:	10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Location:	Celtic Mile

The Fiddlers' Tent is a place to enjoy live traditional music in a relaxed, informal setting. Don't miss the pipes, fiddles, guitars and much more—the lively music is sure to get your toes tapping!
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KENNETH MACKENZIE
1943–2024

Kenneth MacKenzie, known for his kindness and generosity, was an extraordinary piper who had a profound love of traditional music. He organized the Fiddlers’ Tent at the Montreal Highland Games for many years, and was also eager to contribute bagpipe music to many of our ceilidhs and other gatherings. His vivid storytelling and beautiful music are deeply missed.

​Gus am bris an latha agus an teich na sgailean.

WHISKY TASTING IN THE FIDDLERS' TENT
Guests will enjoy three exceptional whiskies under the expert guidance of connoisseur JF Pilon. Learn more about the fine art of Scottish whisky making, and how to appreciate the unique flavour and character of each dram.
Choose from one of two sessions:
​1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
$20 per person. Each session is limited to 25 participants. Must be 18 years old or older.​

​Jean-François “JF” Pilon is the founding president of Whisky Montreal, and writes extensively about whisky, spirits and cider for Bières et Plaisirs. In addition to giving workshops and conferences on whisky, spirits, cider and beer, he has been the spirits specialist at many events including La Cuvée, Oktoberfest des Québécois and Bières et Saveurs de Chambly.
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Jean-François has taught at the École de gestion hôtelière et de restauration at the Cité collégiale in Ottawa. He also teaches in the distillation training program at the Institut brassicole du Québec.