July 11-14
The 58th Annual
Grandfather Mountain Highland Games and Gathering O' Scottish Clans
Join 1000s of Scots in 85 clans decked out in their finest plaid for the
annual celebration of Scottish heritage. Live Celtic music, tradition
heritage events and Highlands games. New this year is a Saturday night
Celtic Rock Concert.
The Gathering begins on Thursday with a picnic, sheep herding and Celtic music. At 7:30 PM The Bear: Assault on Grandfather, a five-mile footrace climbs 1,568 feet in
elevation from the town of Linville to the summit of Grandfather Mountain. Over
800 runners will start up the Old Yonahlossee Road from Linville at 7 PM, circle
the Highland Games track around 7:15, and head up the Grandfather Mountain
summit road. The evening concludes with a torchlight ceremony.
Friday begins with a mountain bike race and continues with a Preliminary athletic competition, sheep herding, music/dancing exhibitions. Celtic Groves will be open and other activities will highlight the day. The official opening ceremony will be held.
Events throughout the weekend range from the Scottish Fiddling Workshop & Jam Session to Highland Wrestling to the Highland Dancing Atlantic International Championship, piping, drumming, Scottish athletic events, track & field events, Scottish country dancing, Scottish fiddling, and Scottish harp. Get a complete calendar of events online.
Find lodging near Grandfather Mountain on the Linville NC Visitor Guide, the Blowing RockNC Visitor Guide or the Banner Elk NC Visitor Guide.
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Monday, July 8, 2013
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Grandfather Mountain Highland Games in 57th Year
July 12-15 The 57th Annual Grandfather Mountain Highland Games and Gathering O' Scottish Clans Join 1000s of Scots in 85 clans decked out in their finest plaid for the annual celebration of Scottish heritage. Live Celtic music, tradition heritage events and Highlands games. New this year is a Saturday night Celtic Rock Concert.
Opening day events include The Bear: Assault on Grandfather, a five-mile footrace climbing 1,568 feet in elevation from the town of Linville to the summit of Grandfather mountain. Over 800 runners will start up the Old Yonahlossee Road from Linville at 7 PM, circle the Highland Games track around 7:15, and head up the Grandfather Mountain summit road.
Throughout the weekend activities include: traditional Celtic music, sheep herding, athletic competitions, music and dance exhibits, History & Genealogy Studies, Children's Tent and Field Activities, harp workshops and more.
On Sunday there will be a 9 AM Scottish Worship Service Outside main gate. Bring a folding chair. The service ncludes Kirkin' of the Tartans. The day continues with the Children's Border Collie Demonstration on the main field and Celtic Grove Entertainment begins.
Guests of Honor and Distinguished Guests are introduced as all members of the sponsoring clans are invited to march in the Parade of Tartans behind the massed pipe bands. Additional events for the afternoon are: the Scottish Fiddling Competition and the Atlantic International Highland Dance Championship Competition.
Competitions take place throughout the Games for Scottish athletic events, sheep herding, kilted miles, children's events, Scottish country dancing, Scottish harps and Clan Tugs-of-War.
Get a link for the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games and other things to do in the NC mountains on the NC Events Calendar
Opening day events include The Bear: Assault on Grandfather, a five-mile footrace climbing 1,568 feet in elevation from the town of Linville to the summit of Grandfather mountain. Over 800 runners will start up the Old Yonahlossee Road from Linville at 7 PM, circle the Highland Games track around 7:15, and head up the Grandfather Mountain summit road.Throughout the weekend activities include: traditional Celtic music, sheep herding, athletic competitions, music and dance exhibits, History & Genealogy Studies, Children's Tent and Field Activities, harp workshops and more.
On Sunday there will be a 9 AM Scottish Worship Service Outside main gate. Bring a folding chair. The service ncludes Kirkin' of the Tartans. The day continues with the Children's Border Collie Demonstration on the main field and Celtic Grove Entertainment begins.
Guests of Honor and Distinguished Guests are introduced as all members of the sponsoring clans are invited to march in the Parade of Tartans behind the massed pipe bands. Additional events for the afternoon are: the Scottish Fiddling Competition and the Atlantic International Highland Dance Championship Competition.
Competitions take place throughout the Games for Scottish athletic events, sheep herding, kilted miles, children's events, Scottish country dancing, Scottish harps and Clan Tugs-of-War.
Get a link for the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games and other things to do in the NC mountains on the NC Events Calendar
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