All the things mentioned so far are good, but I'll let you into a secret.

How do I know this secret?

My wife was one of the judges last year at the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games.

Ah, got your attention now I think.

After a while the good tents stand out. But what makes the difference?

Is there ALWAYS someone at the clan tent to greet people? Or are you all sitting down facing the center where the activities are going on, or eating, or talking with each other? Do you ignore the passer by? I know that several tents lost points because of ignoring the people who have come to the Games. What good is a fancy sword or the same books that all the others have or a flag or whatever if the visitor gets the impression that you don't CARE!

Enthusiasm my friends! That's the secret!

See you at the Games!

Matt