Salado Scottish Clan Gathering and Highland Games
A wee bit of Scotland can be found in central Texas each year in Salado, and whether you are searching for your ancestors in a genealogy workshop or simply savoring the event's sights and sounds, the three-day gathering is one Highland fling that will never be forgotten.
Events
The rhythm of Scottish drums and blare of pipes are sounds that stir the blood during a competition of musical mastery, while performers prancing to the steps of the Seann Triubhas, the Sword dance and the Pas de Basques tap out the heartbeat of the Highlands during the dance competition.
In a battle of brawn, find out who will be the king of the clans in a tug-o-war, and cheer on the kilt-clad contestants aiming to win first prize in the athletic games, which include the weight toss and weight throw, tossing the sheaf the hammer throw, the stone toss and tossing the caber.
Passersby intrigued by the intoxicating aroma of Scottish shortbread can head to the Clan Tent area for the start of a culinary contest, then stay for the day's quirkiest competition, the bonniest knees contest.
In the evening, a Texas Tattoo says farewell to the setting sun on College Hill, then head to the Longhorn Room for a Texas-style Scottish soiree-- a ceilidh.
Shopping
Find a Scottish souvenir of your stay in Salado among the vendor booths in the clan tents and at the Wee Scots Shop next to the Central Texas Area museum.
When: November 13 - 15, 2009 (the grounds for the games are not officially opened until November 14th.)
Where: Salado Civic Center in Salado.
For more information:
- visit www.ctam-salado.org
Labels: November Festivals, Salado
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