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Live Music: Folk

9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Ligonier Highland Games
a benefit for the Clan Donald Education and Charitable Trust
September 11, 12, 13, 2009
Idlewild Park, Ligonier, PA

For more than 50 years, the skirl of the bagpipes has drawn those of Celtic descent – and those who appreciate the Celtic culture – to the beautiful woods in Ligonier, Pennsylvania.  Idlewild Park, located on Route 30 in Ligonier, is home to the Ligonier Highland Games which will be held September 11, 12, and 13, 2009.  The event offers a traditional Scottish dinner on Friday, September 11.  Then, on Saturday, September 12, more than 10,000 will gather to celebrate Scottish traditions including competition piping, fiddling, and drumming; athletic events including tossing the caber and the Scottish hammer throw; Highland dancing and Scottish country dancing; and a living history demonstration of the Scottish military.  Visitors enjoy musicians from all over the world who perform at the Games, Scottish breed dog exhibits, and the timeless tradition of Gaelic Mod, a competition involving Scottish Gaelic prose, poetry, and song.  Vendors display Celtic wares including pottery, jewelry, tartans, Scottish food, and, of course, kilts!  Regional clans host tents that allow visitors to explore the history and legend of each family group.  The Games begin at 9:00 am and will conclude at 6:00 pm. This event allows those of Scottish heritage – and those who appreciate that heritage – to experience many facets of the Celtic culture. The Games will culminate with a traditional Ceilidh (a traditional Gaelic social dancing and dining event) at Shepherd’s Barn in Ligonier.
ADMISSION:
Adults: $18.00
Seniors:  $15 (65 and over)
Children (to age 12):  $8.00
Children under 6:  FREE
FREE PARKING
For more information, visit http://www.ligoniergames.org.  Send inquiries to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 814-931-4714.

Details

COST:

$8.00-$18.00

BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Ligonier Highland Games
WEBSITE: http://www.ligoniergames.org/