54th Annual Grandfather Mountain Highland Games & Gathering of Scottish Clans

July 9-12 Linville/Blowing Rock area, Grandfather Mountain. Brawny athletes, delicate dancers, noisy bagpipe band parades, rocking Celtic music and a spectacular highland setting makes this colorful celebration of Scottish culture the "best" highland games in America. Admission charged. $25 adult, $5 child per day$55 adult four-day advance ticket$25 child four-day advance ticket. http://www.grandfather.com/