columbus, IN games

[Thomas B. Thompson]

Haven't seen anything  on Highlands game in Columbus, IN Sept 11 & 12 this year.
Any news?

[Sis Thompson's oldest]

Thomas et al,
http://www.scottishfestival.org/

The link above, now some highlights below.

2010 DATE
Saturday, September 11, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m EDT.
Sunday, September 12, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m EDT.
2010 LOCATION
Bartholomew County Fairgrounds
Columbus, Indiana


Saturday, September 11, 2010
7:30 am  Festival Grounds Open 
  Sheepdog Trials Begin
8:30 am Highland Dance Registration for Primary, Beginner and Novice (Highland Dance Pavilion)
9:00 am
 Heavy Athletics begin (Athletic Field)
  Highland Dance Registration
9:30 am Pipe Band Performances Begin   
10:00 am Highland Dance Begins
  Musical Entertainment  begins. (Entertainment Building).
  Children’s Activities Begin (Children’s Corner) 
10:30 am Scottish Swords and Knives Presentation - It is about growing up in medieval Scotland. Featuring Mike McClellan in the Sponsor Pavilion.
11:00 am  Beer Garden Opens
 
Noon
 Opening Ceremonies (Main Athletic Field)
Grand Marshall -Allen Smith
National Anthems featuring Derek Kikendall
SAR Color Guard and Massed Pipe Bands
12:30 am Whiskey Tasting (Sponsor Pavilion) $5 cost if not a sponsor
1:00 pm
 All activities, Performances, and Competitions Resume
  Registration for Intermediate and Premier Highland dancers
  Scottish Swords and Knives Presentation - It is about growing up in medieval Scotland. Featuring Mike McClellan in the Children's Area.
 
1:30 pm  Highland Dance Competitions resume
2:30 pm Indiana Caledonia Pipe Band performace
3:00 pm Whiskey Tasting (Sponsor Pavilion) $5 cost if not a sponsor
  Southern Indiana Pipes and Drums Performance
3:30 pm European Car Award Presentation, and Parade of Cars
4:30 pm Days activities end
5:30 pm Ceilidh (Scottish Party)
At the Fairgrounds in the Entertainment Building

Light Buffet, Entertainment and Dancing

Admission at the door
$20.00 adult and $10.00 per child 12 and under
While seating is available

 
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Sunday, September 12, 2010
8:00 am  Festival Grounds Open
  Sheepdog Trials Begin
9:30 am
 Kirkin O' the Tartan and Non-Denominational Church Service (Highland Dance Pavilion)
Pastor John Ross presiding with Southern Indiana Pipes and Drums
10:00 am Women's Athletics Begin (Athletic Field) 
10:30 am Pipe Band  Demonstrations Begin ( Pipe Band Schedule )
  Musical Entertainment  begins. (Entertainment Building). See Entertainment Schedule 
  Swords and Knives Presentation - It is about growing up in medieval Scotland. Featuring Mike McClellan in the Sponsor Pavilion
11:00 am
 Children's Activities begin (Children’s Corner)
Noon
 Parade of Tartans (Main Athletic Field)
Recognizing Clans and Societies
SAR Color Guard and Massed Pipe Bands
 
12:00 pm
 Beer Garden Open
12:30 pm Whisky Tasting (Sponsor Pavilion) $5 cost if not a sponsor
12:45 pm  Musical Entertainment Resumes (Entertainment Building).   
1:00 pm Heavy Athletics Resume(athletic field)
  Sheepdog Trials Resume
  Haggis Toss – for the Lassies
 
  Scottish Swords and Knives Presentation - It is about growing up in medieval Scotland. Featuring Mike McClellan in the Children's Area.
1:30 pm Bonniest Knees Contest – for the Laddies
 
  Scottish Country Danceing
by the Bloomington Scottish Country Dancers
(Highland Dance Pavilion) 
3:00 pm Whisky Tasting (Sponsor Pavilion) $5 cost if not a sponsor
3:30 pm European Car Award Presentation, and Parade of Cars
4:00 pm Festival Ends - See you next year!

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Sponsor Pavilion Events
Sponsors - Admission Free
Not a sponsor? - Admission $5 per event
Saturday September 11  10:30 am  Knife and Sword Demonstration
12:30 am
 Whisky Tasting $5 cost if not a sponsor
3:00 pm Whisky Tasting $5 cost if not a sponsor
3:30 pm Gan Ainm
 
Sunday September 12  10:30 am  Knife and Sword Demonstration
1:00 pm Whisky Tasting $5 cost if not a sponsor
3:00 pm Whisky Tasting $5 cost if not a sponsor
 

[Thomas B. Thompson]

Thanks,
We have had a tent there the past several years and hadn't heard anythhing about one this year.
Thanks again!
Tom