If you're looking for something to do this weekend then strap on your manly skirt and head to Gresham. This weekend at Mt Hood Community College they are looking back to our highland roots. Take the Whole Family to Experience the Fun, Entertainment, and Activities. Enjoy the array of traditional Scottish activities and entertainment.
Schedule of Events
FRIDAY, JULY 20
7:30 pm Piobaireachd Bagpipe Competition, Mt. Hood Community College Theater, Main Entrance on NE 257th Ave.
SATURDAY, JULY 21
8:00 am Individual Dancing, Piping, Drumming and Athletics competitions begin
12:00 pm Welcoming Ceremonies, Parade of Clans, Presentation of Dignitaries, Presentation of Colors, National Anthems
4:30 pm Mac MacTarnahan's Championship Caber Toss
5:30 pm Closing Ceremonies & Parade of Massed Bands
6:00 pm Ceilidh - Scottish Party for the whole family. Entertainment features Guest Pipe Band, dancing and more!
For these events and information on Country Dancing, Geneology, Working Dog Demonstrations, Children's Games and Activities, and Competitive Entry Forms, Click Here or call 503-293-8501.
The Games include:
- Highland Dance Competition
- World-Class Bagpipe Bands, Solo Piping and Drumming Competition
- Scottish Heavy Athletics
- Fiddling Competition and Kilted Mile Race
- Celtic Entertainment
- British Tea Tent and other traditional food and wares
- Kids' Games, Sheep Dogs and more
Have Fun
NW Drew
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