2015 Scottish Highland Gathering and Games Pleasanton, CA
Date of Event
September 5, 2015
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September 6, 2015
Event Location
Alameda County Fairgrounds
Pleasanton, CA 94566
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150th consecutive annual celebration of Scottish culture, competition and entertainment. It features the World Heavy Events Championships, the US Drum Major Championships, the Western U.S. Open Highland Dancing Championships and various grades of Pipe Band Competitions. Other competitive events include the Kilted Mile Race and Soccer, Shinty and Rugby competitions. Visitors to the Games can enjoy Scottish Country Dancers, the San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers and other traditional entertainment on the Celtic Heritage stages. Other events include Birds of Prey and Archery exhibitions, historical re-enactments, historic British cars and motorcycles, sheep dog trials, Clan Glen with over 100 Clans, Children's Glen, Clydesdale horses and Highland cattle. In addition, there's more entertainment in the Irish Pavilion, Traditional and Celtic Rock Bands on the Entertainment Stages and whisky tasting and master classes with 'Whisky Live'. Finally, each day, the Games Grandstand Show features the ceremony, competition and entertainment of the Games including the hugely impressive March of the Massed Bands with over 600 pipers and drummers.Information:
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