2011 Kentucky Scottish Weekend

**EagleJCS** · 12th May 11, 04:58 PM

The BIG tent is for the entertainers. The vendors should be bringing their own and would be set up, as Kenneth said, in the grassy area between the parking lot and the lake. The clans, for the past couple of years, have had a row of tents behind & facing the big tent, in the grass between the road and the smaller parking lot. You'll have front row seats for the British car show, which usually sets up in there.

There will be a secondary large-ish tent for the Highland dance competition, to the right of the Games center admission gate.

And - again as Kenneth said - the pipe bands will be out in the rain, as usual. (Band set-up area is behind the athletic field, towards the back. The competiton circle should be up towards the park's front gate and KY 227.)

**SlackerDrummer** · 12th May 11, 05:28 PM

Originally Posted by EagleJCS

There will be a secondary large-ish tent for the Highland dance competition, to the right of the Games center admission gate.

Oh yeah. That's what that other big tent is.

**Mark R** · 12th May 11, 06:57 PM

Found out today that I will be setting up my tent in close proximity to the large clan tent. Getting a heavy storm here in Pittsburgh as we speak. Hope things are better for Saturday at the games.

**SoulFyre777** · 13th May 11, 02:12 PM

Alas! I am forced to sit this one out. Kilt on, my brethren! Have a (non-alcoholic) pint for me!

**EagleJCS** · 13th May 11, 06:54 PM

Just got back from taking the band shelters up to the site for tomorrow. There is indeed a large clan tent (as there was in years past - there hadn't been one for a couple of years). It's immediately to the right of the center admission gate as you come in. The Highland Dance tent is the first large tent you'll see when driving in, to the far right as you face the venue from the parking area.

The ground is pretty well saturated - there was standing water in the athletic field and in the pipe band area - so be sure to bring yer wellies or be prepared to step gingerly when off the pavement! There's supposed to be some rain tonight, and scattered showers during the day tomorrow.

**SlackerDrummer** · 14th May 11, 06:01 PM

I saw John at the pipe band competition and we ran into Kyle and Stephanie on our way out (nice to meet the two of you!). Sorry we missed the others who attended (we did a very quick tour of the vendors as the wee one approached nap time and Mark wasn't at his post when we went through the clan tent). It was a very small crowd this year. I suppose a combination of the rain and the recent discussion of the games' demise must both have contributed. Here's a quick pic of me and the wee one this afternoon.

**creagdhubh** · 17th May 11, 02:08 PM

Originally Posted by SlackerDrummer

I saw John at the pipe band competition and we ran into Kyle and Stephanie on our way out (nice to meet the two of you!). Sorry we missed the others who attended (we did a very quick tour of the vendors as the wee one approached nap time and Mark wasn't at his post when we went through the clan tent). It was a very small crowd this year. I suppose a combination of the rain and the recent discussion of the games' demise must both have contributed. Here's a quick pic of me and the wee one this afternoon.

Kenneth,

It was a pleasure meeting you, your handsome son, and your wife - Steph really enjoyed her conversation with her!

Here's to next time mate!

**SlackerDrummer** · 18th May 11, 09:06 AM

Originally Posted by creagdhubh

Kenneth,

It was a pleasure meeting you, your handsome son, and your wife - Steph really enjoyed her conversation with her!

Here's to next time mate!

Likewise. Hannah really enjoyed talking with Stephanie as well. You guys are a great couple and I'm really impressed to see two ex-marines doing duty as school teachers, especially in your respective fields. Good on ya and my heartfelt thanks to both of you for your service, present perhaps even more than past.

Cheers!

**EagleJCS** · 14th May 11, 06:20 PM

I also ran into Kyle and Stephanie on my way out. It was nice meeting the both of you. Please consider coming down for the Central Kentucky Games at Eminence on Sep 24 (will start a separate thread nearrer that time).

Kenneth, good to see you again and speaking with you and your wife, however briefly. Did you stick around long enough for the band contest results?

Grade 5 (EUSPBA sanctioned):
3rd place Cyril Scot
2nd place Flint Scottish
1st place Louisville Pipe Band - also Best Drum Corps and Best Pipe Corps!!!

Open contest (unsanctioned challenge-up)
3rd place Kentucky United (grade 4) - also Best Drum Corps
2nd place Louisville Pipe Band (grade 5)
1st place Flint Scottish (grade 5) - also Best Pipe Corps

**SlackerDrummer** · 14th May 11, 06:29 PM

We were walking around during the announcement, so thanks for posting. Congratulations on two fine finishes for LPB! That Flint Scottish sounded like a completely different band in the Open contest - unbelievable transition.