Proud member of the St. Petersburg International Folk Fair Society
The Scottish Cultural Society of St. Petersburg participated in recent SPIFFS Folk Fairs. (see page 2)
SPIFFS 50th Annual Folk Fair
March 5-7, 2026
England Brothers Park in Pinellas Park
Food, Games, Cultural Exhibits, Entertainment
Travel the world in One Day!
For the Students
Students attending on Thursday and Friday are provided passports, and have an opportunity to visit villages of various ethnic groups to have their passports stamped. They also see a variety of cultural exhibits. This year's theme is LOVE AND FAMILY. For Scotland this year the theme of Golf is also repeated. Students learn that golf was invented in Scotland in the 15th century. Students will even had a chance to try their luck on a 7-foot putting game!
On Saturday
Saturday was the day the park was open to the general public. The "Parade of Nations" at 2pm
included the 22 eithnic groups participating in the Folk Fair followed by the official opening
ceremonies.
The Bagpiper will lead The Scottish Country Dancers will
the "Parade of Nations" perform at 11:10 am on Saturday
on Saturday at 2:00 pm and on the main stage and at the
perform at the Scottish tent. Scottish tent.
Scottish Cultural Society of St. Petersburg
Scottish Cultural Society
SCS 2026 Officers
President: April Gayle Gausman
Vice President: Chris Markham
Secretary-Treasurer: Lisa Godfrey
Volunteers Active
at Folk Fair
Our volunteeres meet and greet the visitors to the Scottish village. They stamp passports for the students on school days, and shared their interests in Scottish culture.
Volunteers on Saturday joined the Scottish group for the "Parade of Nations" at 2:00 pm.
We thank our dedicated group of volunteers for recent Folk Fairs that included Gary, Sylvia and Ceilidh Graham, Bev Becker, April Gayle Gausman, Bill Parsons, Kay Rencken, Chris and Sarah Markham, Virginia Thompson, Jeff and Kim Wells, Malcolm Wells and Samantha Wassmer.
TO VOLUNTEEER FOR 2026, CONTACT APRIL GAYLE GAUSMAN AT 727-244-1896
Mary Katherine presents her award winning shortbread at the Scottish Village at the Folk Fair.
Mary Katherine with Ceilidh, two attractions at the Scottish village in 2026.
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