It's time again! Grandfather Mountain will the hosting the 57th Highland Games event on July 12-15th. A climax in the season, the Highland Games are traditionally a gathering of the Scottish Clans. Every year there is traditional Gaelic dancing, piping, drumming, athletics and music over the three days. Promised to get your spirits going, the non-profit festival helps students from Avery County High School further their educations at colleges and universities across the country.
Upon driving to the event, you'll be able to hear bagpipes and music up the mountain. Celtic rock artists and traditional musicians from across the country come to the GMHG every year, and this time we'll see performances from Saor Patrol, Ed Miller, and Uncle Hamish & the Hooligans among many others. Music for all ages, it really is an experience to be had.
While rocking out, learn about traditional Gaelic events such as sheep herding, attend a fiddling workshop, compete in the Grizzly Bike Race, have fun at the Clan Tug-of-War, or just sit back and watch the Highland Wrestling Competition.
Even if you don't have any Scottish in your ancestry, how many times can you experience all of this?! You'll definitely be able to find us there!
Check it out and buy your tickets soon, they go quickly!
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