McPherson (KS) Scottish Festival & Highland Games September 23, 2011

The McPherson (Kansas) Scottish Festival and Highland Games is at Lakeside Park, McPherson, Kansas the fourth weekend of Sept.
Enjoy two full days of Scottish and Celtic heritage and traditions.
Family fun for everyone, whether Scottish or not.

Settle into a chair under a big tent to hear Celtic music and watch Highland or Irish dancing.
Featured performers include Scottish baritone balladeer Alex Beaton, born in Glasgow, Scotland and now residing in Franklin, KY. http://alexbeaton.com/
*Navan, a capella Celtic language harmonies http://www.navan.org/
*Elke Baker & Ken Kolodner - Elke - 1995 US Scottish National fiddle champion, Ken - old-time fiddle and hammered dulcimer http://elkebaker.com/ http://elkebaker.com/Bands.htm
*Runa contemporary Celtic music - vocals, guitar, percussion http://runamusic.com/

Marvel at the 100 pipers and drummers performing as a massed band Saturday noon at the band shell in Lakeside Park. See the pagentry of the parade of tartans and kilts representing various Scottish clans.

Grab a seat on the bleachers to see burly athletes turn the caber and toss the sheaf, as the announcer explains what to watch for in the Highland athletic competitions.

Many family activities. Children receive a prize bag by participating in the passport game and visiting the clan information tents.
They can do crafts for a while; then pet the Highland cattle, watch the border collies herd a flock of sheep, or see the birds of prey exhibit.

Enjoy a lunch of Scottish meat pies or German sausage, or other festival foods.
Browse the vendors of Scottish and Celtic goods and examine the stunning British car display.

Friday evening: Clan gathering and fire ceremony plus short Alex Beaton concert (FREE admission). Movie Brigadoon shown after the program.
Saturday evening: Music program featuring festival headliners and a Scottish country dance Saturday evening (admission charged).

Visitor information from the McPherson Convention and Visitors Bureau, 1-800-324-8022, or at the festival website, www.macfestival.org. Also, you may join us on Facebook at facebook.com/mcpherson.ks.scottish.festival

Free parking and shuttle from McPherson High School.

Official Website: http://www.macfestival.org