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Highlands and Islands
Association of Celtic Gatherings a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization Phone 228 574-8218 |
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2009 FESTIVAL SCHEDULE |
A Great Weekend for the Entire Family. |
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2009
ATHLETICS SCHEDULE |
We want to
share our love of Scottish and Irish culture, entertain
you and give you a great value for your money. Admission
$10 daily. Free parking. Free admission for children 12 and under.
Admission includes all games and entertainment.
Beverages, Food and Vendor products, Rock Climbing Wall,
Bounce House & Obstacle Course charge separately. |
PMB 221 45 Hardy Court Gulfport, MS 39507 228 574-8218 |
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The Scottish Highland Games & Celtic Music Festival will be held on the Mississippi Gulf Coast at the Harrison County Fairgrounds, Gulfport, MS November 14th & 15th, 2009. Over 4,500 attendance is expected. This year two major Scottish Athletic Events will be presented for the first time in the State of Mississippi.
Again
this year Scottish Athletics Amateurs will be
participating in A’s, B’s, and Master’s Divisions of
competitions. |
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The
Celtic Music Festival provides well-rounded family
oriented entertainment. There’s something for all
ages. Entertainment on three stages featuring Red
McWilliams, The Highland Reign, New Orleans Strathspey
and Reel Society, Blarney Coast, Luke Brechtelsbauer –
Scottish Harper, 12th Louisiana String Band, Fathers of
Waters Pipes and Drums, Emerald Coast Pipe and Drum,
Mississippi Magic Dancers, Jackson Irish Dancers,
Southern Vybe Cloggers, and others will perform. Enjoy
your favorites nonstop all weekend long at the “Main
Arena”, “The St. Andrews Stage” and the “Ceilidh Barn”.
Party with us at the ever popular Ceilidh Saturday
Night! |
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Knights of Valor will perform full Contact Jousting
Irish vs Scottish twice daily. |
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family Clan booths will be set up including a
genealogist who can assist you in your genealogy quest.
Clan Douglas is this year's honored clan. There will be
a “Tartan Parade” Noon Saturday that opens the weekend
festival, and a “Kirkin O'Tartan” Sunday morning. |
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Celtic
Merchandise vendors will present their wares and ample
traditional foods will be served in the "Food Market".
Several varieties of beverages will be available. |
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Demonstrations of Border Collie/Sheep herding
and
Blacksmithing will be
presented in "The Glen". The Society of Creative
Anachronism will occupy a "Medieval Village" and present
demonstrations of knight fighting and medieval living.
Humane Society of
South Mississippi
will present a “Celtic
Caninesdog show in
the Main Arena Sunday afternoon.
Confederate Living
History will be displayed in “Dixie Valley” and
presented on the St. Andrews Stage. |
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Children's
activities include face-painting, Castle Building,
crown, sword & shield making and entertainment by our
top entertainers in the "Wee Bairns" area at no charge.
Nearby Children's Rock Climbing and bounce activities
sold separately. |
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Harrison County Fairgrounds Facility is located at 15321
County Farm Rd, Gulfport, MS 39503 |
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