9/11, Ligonier Highland Games

**denmcdough** · 26th August 10, 05:49 PM

Just a reminder!

ligonierhighlandgames.org

Ligonier Highland Games 2010

September 11, 2010
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Join us at

Idlewild Park

Route 30

Ligonier, PA

Rides and attractions closed.

Admission
Adults $18.00
Seniors (55+) $15
Children (9-15) $8.00
Children (under 9) Free

MC & VISA accepted

Free Parking

Gates Open at 9 am
A Benefit for the Clan Donald Educational & Charitable Trust

Follow the skirl of bagpipes to beautiful Ligonier for the annual gathering of the Clans. Join more than 5000 people at the Ligonier Highland Games and experience exciting competitions in:

* piping, fiddling, and drumming

* athletic events such as tossing the caber and the Scottish hammer throw

* Highland dancing and Scottish country dancing, as well as the timeless tradition of Gaelic Mod.

Shop for Celtic wares including pottery, jewelry, tartans, Scottish food, and, of course, kilts!

Visit the Clan tents to explore the history and genealogy of Scotland's families.

Enjoy the Children's Games, the Massed Bands (hundreds of pipers and drummers at once!), Scottish-breed dog exhibits, and Celtic performers from all over the world!
Special Events for 2010 Games go on, rain or shine!

Welcoming Ceremonies with Massed Bands at 12:00 noon.

Appearance by Lord Lyon, the Chief Herald of Scotland to Queen Elizabeth II, the oldest heraldic office in existence.

The Ceilidh follows at 7:00 pm at the MillCreek in Ligonier with catering by the Ligonier Tavern. Reservations required...see form below.

Performers include Colin Grant Adams, The Mickeys, DruidSong, Pittsburgh Scottish Country Dance Society

and, on Friday, September 10, Piping Contest, Four Points Sheraton (6-10 pm)

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Contact us or 814-931-4714

Download a PDF Schedule of Events (to come)

Details & RSVP Form for the Ceilidh

Fiddling Registration Form

Harp Registration Form

Piping & Drumming Registration Form

Dancing Registration Form

**Sir William** · 26th August 10, 06:02 PM

I'll be there!

However, I do wish the Games had a website. I saw the "page" that included the information you posted, but nothing such as directions, daily schedule, a map, etc.

**denmcdough** · 26th August 10, 08:11 PM

Yes, their website needs a lot to be desired. The PDF with the daily schedule is not active.

As far as directions go, if you need them, send me a PM. I live just ten minutes away.

Xmembers should find a place to meet up. I do know that Wally Catanach, famous State College kilt maker, will be there.

Again, if going, PM and we can exchange cell #'s.

Also, I'm going to the ceilidh that evening. Anyone else attending that event?

**MacBean** · 26th August 10, 09:54 PM

My son, wife, and I will be there for the whole event I think, so PM me please. I will be helping the Clan MacBean convener while he is present.

**Santa Kona** · 27th August 10, 07:12 AM

The Clan Claus Society with be there also.

**Santa Wally** · 27th August 10, 01:39 PM

Originally Posted by Santa Kona

The Clan Claus Society with be there also.

My wife and I will be there with Kona and Kathi in the Clan Claus tent.

**Mark R** · 2nd September 10, 04:14 PM

Will be at the Ligonier games this year for the 1st time. Looking forward to meeting some of you there.

**ScottyB** · 6th September 10, 09:34 AM

As it stands now the wife and I will be there.

**MacBean** · 9th September 10, 01:18 PM

I have one free ticket to the ceilidh, Saturday. PM if you want it.

**denmcdough** · 10th September 10, 02:32 AM

Mark, we already have our tickets. Thanks for the offer. Hopefully someone else will take you up on the offer.

Don't forget, for those going to Ligonier, we'll meet at the Clan Claus tent immediately after the noon welcoming ceremonies. Group photo and hugs. LOL

I'll be wearing a Robertson ancient kilt with blue hose, salmon colored polo shirt, with brown sporran and belt. And, I'll have a green balmoral bonnet. Look for me.

Den