Altamont scottish games schedule

These are must-see events, combining a cultural treat and a fun day for all the family. Blackford Highland Games 28th May, Atholl Gathering and Highland Games 28th — 29th May Ardrossan Highland Games 12th June Aberdeen Highland Games 19th June Ceres Highland Games 25th June Kenmore Highland Games 6th July Alva Games 9th July Lochcarron Highland Games 16th July Tomintoul Highland Games 16th July Arisaig Highland Games 27th July Halkirk Highland Games 30th July Dufftown Highland Games 30th July St Andrews Highland Games 31st July Killin Highland Gathering 3rd August Bridge of Allan Highland Games 7th August, Abernethy Highland Games 13th August Stirling Highland Games 20th August, Cowal Highland Gathering 25th — 27th August , Dunoon.

Most events will have numerous stalls, piping and drumming competitions, highland dancing competitions, and many athletic events, including throwing the hammer and famous tossing the caber.

Competition bands increased from 12 in the s to more than 50 in the 21st century. Competition in Highland Dancing, Athletics, Pipes and Drums regularly draws more than one thousand participants. The Capital District Scottish Games are an eclectic blend of traditional pipe and folk music to today's modern sounds in Celtic music. Food and drink is a cross- section of Scottish and American. And people, 18 thousand strong, from all backgrounds flock to the Altamont Fair Grounds, Altamont, New York each Labor Day weekend to enjoy an entertainment packed two days for a very low price.

Although we have grown over the years our attitude remains the same, to present a "warm and friendly family atmosphere". Our Celtic Festival of the Arts is one of the largest in the country but when you are there you always feel that the "Games" are designed especially for you.

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