The Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games

The Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games
Blairsville, GA

Plan on attending the Blairsville Scottish Festival and Highland Games. There are lots of things to see and do including clan gatherings, genealogy tents, athletic competitions, pipe and drum bands, concerts, Highland dancing, children's activities, the kilted mile (race), the bonniest knees contest, Scottish food, Scottish merchancise, an Opening Ceremony with Massed Bands and the Parade of Tartans, Kirkin of the Tartans, workshops, exhibits, demonstrations, falconry, sheepdog herding, Highland Cattle, ancient weaponry, historical re-enactors, and a Closing Ceremony.

NEED TO KNOW:
What:
The Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games
When:
June 8 - 9, 2013
Where:
Meeks Park
601 Meeks Park Rd
Blairsville, GA 30512
Throughout the festival, there will be vendors from around the world selling Scottish kilts, and other merchandise that is uniquely Scottish. There will be events designed for all members of the family including putt-putt golf for the children.

Click here for this year's Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games schedule.

Highlights for many are the workshops on genealogy, live weapons demonstrations, song and dance.

For more info visit: the Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games website.


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