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ARIZONA
Arizona Highlands Celtic Festival
TBA. Flagstaff, AZ.
Arizona Scottish Gathering & Highland Games (44th Annual)
February 23-24, 2008. Mesa, AZ (near Phoenix). Mesa Community College. Events include hot air ballooning, British aircraft display, and a Friday night concert. Founded 1965. Organisers: Caledonian Society of Arizona.
The Kirkin 'O" The Tartan
February 24, 2008. Mesa, AZ (near Phoenix). Mesa Community College. Organisers: Caledonian Society of Arizona.
Prescott Highland Games
May 17, 2008. Prescott, AZ. Organisers: Prescott Celtic Society.
Robert Burns Night Supper
TBA. Mesa, AZ (near Phoenix). Organisers: Caledonian Society of Arizona.
Tucson Celtic Festival & Scottish Highland Games
November 3-4, 2007. Tucson, AZ. Rillito Park Raceway. 19th Annual Tucson Celtic Festival & Scottish Highland Games is a Festival for all Celts, Irish, Scottish, Welsh & Cornish. Friday evening Dinner, Clan "Torchlight Ceremony of Honor" and Ceilidh. Organisers: Tucson Celtic Festival Association. 520-807-9509.
Tucson St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival
TBA. Tucson, AZ. Youth Celtic Music Shows. Organisers: Ire-Am Gaelic Society. Contact: Tucson St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival Information, PO Box 26906, Tucson, AZ 85726.
ALABAMA
Alabama Highland Games
TBA. Montgomery, AL. Founded 1985. Organisers: Alabama Highland Games Inc.
Oak Mountain Highland Games & Scottish Gathering
TBA. Pelham, AL. Founded 2001. Organisers: Oak Mountain Highland Games and Scottish Gathering. Contact: Gibson McKenzie 205-822-3838 or Gene McKenzie 256-353-0713.
North Alabama Scottish Festival
June 21, 2008. Madison, AL. Founded 1989. Organisers: Tennessee Valley Scottish Society.
ALASKA
Alaskan Scottish Highland Games
TBA.
Eagle River, AK (near Anchorage). Founded 1981. Organisers: Alaskan Scottish Club.
ARKANSAS
Arkansas Scottish Festival
TBA. Batesville, AR. Founded 1980. Organisers: Arkansas Scottish Festival Association.
CALIFORNIA
Clan Chattan AGM
TBA. Pleasanton, CA. The Annual General Meeting for Clan Chattan will be held at the Pleasanton Highland Games in Pleasanton, California the weekend of Labor Day. Info on the AGM will be in the next Paw Prints newsletter, coming out soon.
Calaveras Celtic Fair
March 7-9, 2008. Angels Camp, CA (near Stockton). Music, Black 47, Cara, Black Irish Band, Wicked Tinkers. Jousting, longbow archery, Celtic living history, Irish step dancers, Highland dancers, mix of modern and historical events. This Fair is the oldest Celtic event in California. Founded 1987. Organised by Calaveras Celtic Faire Assoc.
Campbell Highland Games & Celtic Gathering
TBA (possibly June 21, 2008?). Campbell, CA. Pipe bands, Highland Dancers, Heavy Athletics, Field Sports, Re-Enactors, Scottish Country Dancers, dry good & food vendors, children's area, Celtic music. Organisers: Campbell Highland Games Assoc., Deb Anderson, Chieftain, 15118 Bel Escou Drive, San Jose, CA 95124, 408-219-9264, email.
Clan Chattan AGM
TBA. Pleasanton, CA. The Annual General Meeting for Clan Chattan will be held at the Pleasanton Highland Games in Pleasanton, California the weekend of Labor Day. Info on the AGM will be in the next Paw Prints coming out soon.
Dixon Scottish Highland Games
CANCELLED for Sept. 28-29, 2007. Dixon, CA (near Sacramento). The event has been cancelled for 2007, as the organisers lost their location, but the Games will return in 2008. Check back here or visit their website for updates. Dixon May Fairgrounds. The sights, sounds, and food of Scotland. Family activities include Scottish, Irish, and Celtic folk bands, Scottish Highland and Scottish country dancing, 11 award-winning bagpipe bands, Scottish athletic competitions, crafts, food, and beers of the British Isles, Scottish clan information booths, a rugby tournament, living history and Scottish animal exhibits, a fire-breathing dragon, childrenšs activities, and the colorful pageantry of the festivalšs opening and closing ceremonies. A "ceilidh" barbecue dinner is scheduled at 6 p.m. on the Dixon Fairgrounds, immediately after the Scottish games' closing ceremonies. The Dixon Highland gathering was named as the best one-day Scottish festival in the United States which attracted nearly 7,000 visitors in 2004. General admission is $8 per person, and $6 for seniors (age 62 and older) and youths (ages 9 to 17). Children under age 9 will be admitted free. Dixon Fairgrounds RV and tent camping is available, with lodging discounts at participating Dixon hotels. Pets on leashes are welcome on the fairgrounds. Organisers: Dixon Scottish Cultural Association, 707-678-8814.
Fremont Tartan Day
TBA. Fremont, CA. Contact info not available. Organizers: Tartan Day Family Gathering.
Fresno Scottish Festival & Highland Games
TBA. Madera, Ca (near Fresno). Ceilidh. Professional athletics, North American Hammer Throw Championship, Highland Dance competition, Pipes and Drums competition, Clan tents, living history stage, music, dog demos, Fresno SPCA Mobile Adoption. Founded 1978. Organisers: Scottish Society of Central California.
Jousting Championships & Renaissance Faire
TBA. Angels Camp, CA (near Stockton). Calaceras Campgrounds. Jousting, longbow archery, sword fighting, armoured tournament. Live music from Stand Easy, Black Irish Band, Cullan's Hounds, Tempest. Acres of renaissance village with over 1000 costumed reenactors. Food, drink, vendors.
Kern County Scottish Society's Annual Scottish Gathering & Games
TBA (generally in April). Bakersfield, CA (near Los Angeles). Events include a Blacksmith, Falconer, mock military battles and a Black Powder Ceilidh. Founded 1995. Organised by Kern County Scottish Society.
Kern County Scottish Society's William Wallace Day Celebration & Ceilidh
TBA. Entertainment includes The Wicked Tinkers, The Celts, Robbie Byrne, Marke Forester. Info: email. Organised by Kern County Scottish Society.
Livermore Scottish Games & Celtic Celebration
TBA. Livermore, CA. Founded 2004.
Loch Lomond Highland Games and Celtic Gathering
TBA. Ben Lomand, CA (near San Jose). This Games is the host to the ASAA Master Championship. Clan tents, societies, Pipe bands, solo bagpipe competition, Harpers, Hall, Highland athletics, Celtic marketplace, dance, clan tents, Celtic critters, living history, re-enactments, encampments, food, drink, music including Tempest and Cele De. Founded 1995. Organisers: Loch Lomond Celtic Society. 831-457-6716.
Modesto Highland Games
TBA. Modesto, CA. Founded 1981. Organisers: Saint Andrew's Society of Modesto. Don Motter, PO Box 51, Modesto, CA 95352, 209-538-0821.
Monterey School of Piping
TBA. Pebble Beach, CA. Coordinated by Michel d'Avenas, a 30-year bagpipe instructor and the Pipe Major of the award-winning Monterey Bay Pipe Band, and the Board of Directors of the Monterey Celtic Arts Academy (a 501(c)3), the new Monterey Bay School of Piping will feature outstanding internationally renowned piping instructors from Scotland, Australia, Canada, and the United States. 2006 featured instructors included Murray Blair (Scotland Victoria Police Pipe Band), Ann Gray (Canada Western Canada's Celtic Band Seanachie), Adam Quinn (United States formerly of the world championship Simon Fraser University Pipe Band), Mark Saul (Australia Victoria Police Pipe Band), Aaron Shaw (United States Wicked Tinkers/Los Angeles Police Pipe Band). All ages and skill levels are welcome to participate in the school.Visit website for into on cost-effective room and board rates or take classes at the school daily and stay at local hotels. Local day students also be welcome, and a limited number of scholarships will be available. Donations and sponsors are being sought to underwrite some of the initial costs of the school and scholarships. Organiser: Monterey Celtic Arts Academy. Contact Michel d'Avenas, 831-333-9423/831-372-2020 or visit website.
Monterey Scottish Festival Highland Games
TBA. Salinas, CA (near Monterey). Dance, athletic events, live Celtic entertainment with massed pipe bands on parade, including world competition bands, and Scottish and Irish singers and dancers, Scottish heavy athletic competition events, Caber Toss, Pipe Band competitions, Drum Major competitions, Highland Dancing, Scottish Country Dancing, Irish Step Dancing, Clan and Celtic Association Tents, the "Gathering of the Clans," children's games, Irish, Scottish and other British food and drink, unique crafts, jewelry, clothing. A portion of the Festival proceeds will benefit many non-profit organizations. Founded 1967. Organisers: Scottish Society of the Monterey Peninsula. 831-647-6311.
Oakland Dunsmuir Highland Games
TBA. Oakland, CA. Celtic music, athletics, dancing, Clan displays, living history reenactments, childrens activities, Scottish food, drink, craft vendors, bagpipes, cabers, whisky tasting. Founded 1974. Organisers: Dunsmuir House and Gardens Inc.
Orange County Celtic Festival
TBA. Irvine, CA. Highland Athletics, Pipe & Drum competition, Highland Dancing competition, music, dance, vendors, sheep herding, 4 stages of music Scottish Clans, genealogy workshops, music workshops, children's activities.
Pleasanton Scottish Highland Games
TBA. Pleasanton, CA (near San Francisco) at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. The 142nd Annual Scottish Highland Games presented by The Caledonian Club of San Francisco. Now one of the largest Games in the world. Events include: Athletic Heavy Events (for men and women); Piping & Drumming; Highland Dancing Competition & Performances; Celtic Country Dancing Music; Sheep Dog Trials; Birds of Prey Demos & Exhibits; Musical Entertainment; Historical Re-Enactments; The Kilted Mile Race; The Childrens Glen; Highland Cattle; The Clydesdales; and more. Organisers: Caledonian Club of San Francisco.
Pozo Saloon Whisky Highland Games
TBA. Pozo, CA (near San Luis Obispo). Founded 1988. Organised by Scottish American Athletic Association.
Sacramento Valley Scottish Games & Festival
TBA. Woodland, CA (near Sacramento). A diverse celebration of Scottish culture. Founded 1876. Organisers: Caledonian Club of Sacramento.
San Diego Scottish Highland Games & Gathering of the Clans
TBA. Vista, CA (near San Diego). A family friendly event. Dancing, Piping, Drumming & Heavy Athletics events, sheep dog trials. Organisers: San Diego Scottish Highland Games, Inc., Robert McLintock, 9450 Miramar Blvd. #211, San Diego, CA 92126.
Seaside Highland Games
TBA. Ventura, CA. Seaside Park. Founded 2003. Organisers: Seaside Highland Games. 818-886-4968.
Sebastopol Celtic Music Festival
TBA. Sebastopol, CA (near Santa Rosa). Founded 1995. Organisers: Sebastopol Celtic Festival.
United Scottish Society of Southern California Scottish Festival
TBA. Pomona, CA (near Los Angeles). Organisers : United Scottish Society.
COLORADO
Colorado Scottish Festival & Rocky Mountain Highland Games
August 9-10, 2008. Highlands Ranch, CO. Highland Heritage Park, 9651 S Quebec St, Highlands Ranch, CO. Concert and Ceilidh, Piobraireachd, Band and Solo Comp., British Cars and Dogs, Scottish and Irish dancing, National Entertainers. Founded 1962. Organisers: St Andrew Society of Colorado.
Elizabeth Celtic Festival
TBA. Kiowa, CO. (formerly Kiowa Celtic Festival). Elbert County Fairgrounds. Multiple dance performances. Sheep herding. Organisers: Kiowa Celtic Festival, PO Box 157, Kiowa, CO 80117.
Colorado Celtic Arts Festival
TBA. Evergreen, CO. Founded 2001. Organisers: Colorado Celtic Arts Festival Committee.
Gaelic Highland Festival
TBA. Canon City, CO. Culture, dance, music, 200 vendors in Gallagher's Market Place, Tierney's Tea Room, enjoy touts of McCarthy's Pub while the lads and lassies enjoy Wee Village. Stuff yourself with a Full Irish Breakfast, Dance at the Tartan Ball. Register for the Kilted Golf Tournament and wear your kilt for the Amateur Highland Games. Wine tasting at Holy Cross Abbey. Savor food, drink and merriment from the emerald Isles during the "Ceili" when Downtown Canon City comes alive with music and dance, storytellers, street entertainment. Organisers: Erin Butz, 719-276-3378.
High Plains Scottish/Irish Festival
TBA. Evans, CO. Founded 2000. Organisers: High Plains Scottish Irish Festival Committee.
Long's Peak Scottish/Irish Highland Festival
September 6-7. 2008 (always weekend after Labor Day weekend). Estes Park, CO. Stanley Park Field & Fairgrounds. Events include concerts, a dog show, jousting and Irish Step Dancing. Best Scottish Dress awards will be presented by The Scots Heritage Society. Founded 1976. Organisers: Long's Peak Scottish Highland Festival.
Sterling Celtic Festival
TBA. Sterling, CO. Founded 2002. Organisers: Sterling Arts Council. email info.
CONNECTICUT
Round Hill Norwalk Highland Games
TBA. Norwalk, CT (near Stamford). Founded 1923. Organisers: Round Hill Highland Games.
St. Andrews Society of Connecticut Scottish Festival
TBA. Goshen, CT. Agricultural Society Fairgrounds. Founded 1984. Organisers: St. Andrew's Society of Connecticut.
Scotland Highland Festival
TBA. Edward Waldo Historic Homestead, 96 Waldo Road, Scotland, CT (near Willimanic). Founded 1988. Organisers: Highland Festival Assoc. of Scotland CT. 860-822-8060.
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