The Gathering of the Scots is a festival of cultural celebration and heritage hosted annually, the first weekend of June in Perth-Andover, NB. Visitors from across the Maritimes, Quebec, Ontario and the U.S. come together for 3-days of public interactive and entertainment venues. Activities regularly include: Scottish Athletics, Tug-o-War, Rugby, Massed Pipe Bands, Live Music, Dance, Falconry, Jousting, Workshops along with retail and refreshment venues.