Quote Originally Posted by TexasMommy View Post


Is SMHG the biggest Highland Games in the States?

I doubt it.

The way "they" seem to tally events is by persons through the gate. Since Grandfather Mountain spans 4 days, it has a decided advantage. Last year Grandfather had 156 clan tents plus 17 other tents on the field (although about 50 clans have two tents).

Grandfather Mountain has one of the largest solo piping contests in the USA; Stone Mountain has the largest band contest in the Southeast. Grandfather might have the best athletic competition, which includes not only heavy Highland events, but is also a sanctioned track and field event. Plus the marathon.

If you've been to the Texas Scottish Festival, I think Stone is similar in size -- maybe a bit bigger (buy only two days instead of three, so who knows).

It's my understanding that Pasadena is quite large too but I haven't been.