| QUOTE (Keltic @ Mar 30 2004, 11:40 PM) |
| Who voted 'none in my area'? Is there an area where at least one doesn't exist? |
Must have been Peckery. Remember, he lives in the jungle!!
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| Posted by: Macfive 30-Mar-2004, 08:07 PM |
| Here in the Northern Hemisphere we are beginning the Highland Game and Festival season. Thought this might be a good topic to discuss what games you plan on attending or musicians that you want to see. For me, I went out to Walmart this weekend and picked up 2 of those new portable chairs and a big ol'cooler with wheels (good for those long walks from the parking lot to the actual fair grounds). Might even look for one of those tent/canopies since all 3 of our kids will be dancing this year. |
| Posted by: A Shrule Egan 30-Mar-2004, 09:32 PM |
| Have a few planned for this year: Celebration of Celts Games May 8 Chatham, N.Y. THE BONNIE BRAE SCOTTISH GAMES June 5 Bonnie Brae Educational Facility in Liberty Corner, NJ Celtic Fest and Games Sept. 24, 25 and 26 Bethlehem, Pa. Probably add a few more along the way. |
| Posted by: MDF3530 30-Mar-2004, 10:08 PM |
| I plan to attend Chicago Gaelic Park's Irish Fest this Memorial Day weekend (that's when they have it so they don't draw people away from the downtown St. Patrick's Day parade and the real St. Patrick's Day parade the next day). I know that there will also be a Highland Games sometime in August. |
| Posted by: Keltic 30-Mar-2004, 10:38 PM |
| Every year!! This year we will be definitely going to: The Glengarry Highland Games in Maxville, Ontario on July 30 and 31; The Montreal Highland Games in Pierrefonds, Quebec on August 1; The Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games in Fergus, Ontario on August 13 to 15 The North Lanark Highland Games in Almonte, Ontario on August 21 We are thinking of a number of others but are undecided so far. About eight years ago, we were at a highland games or Celtic festivals every weekend from the beginning of June to the end of September. That was just a bit too much especially with a 5 month old and a 3 year old. Now with a 12 year old, an eight year old, a 3 year old and 9 month old, it is out of the question!! |
| Posted by: Keltic 30-Mar-2004, 10:40 PM |
| Who voted 'none in my area'? Is there an area where at least one doesn't exist? |
| Posted by: harper 31-Mar-2004, 07:46 AM |
| Yep...will be going to several this year as usual. And to put my shameless plug: I believe the Rhode Island Scottish Heritage Festival is the first one of the season in New England...happening on May 22nd at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Richmond, RI. Check us out at www.riscot.org...just finished updating the event schedule on the website last night. Lots of pipe bands and lots of entertainment! Come on down! (or up as the case may be). Harper |
| Posted by: A Shrule Egan 31-Mar-2004, 06:29 PM | ||
Must have been Peckery. Remember, he lives in the jungle!! |
| Posted by: kidclaymore 01-Apr-2004, 06:54 PM |
| I'm planning a few this year, this month Scarborough fair has their highland games and in I'm going to the Texas Scottish Festival on June 5. |
| Posted by: kidclaymore 01-Apr-2004, 06:55 PM | ||
Peckery doesn't just live in a jungle he lives on another planet.  |
| Posted by: tsargent62 02-Apr-2004, 08:33 PM |
| My pipe band, St. Andrew's PB of Detroit, will be going to several this year. 12 Jun Georgetown, ON 26 Jun Oberlin, OH 7 Aug St. Andrew's Games, Livonia, MI 14 Aug Fergus, ON Hey, Keltic! I see we'll both be at Fergus. We should get together and tip a pint in the beer tent. You're one of the vendors, aren't you? |
| Posted by: booker1122 03-Apr-2004, 08:07 AM |
| I voted "none in my area"... But I could be mistaken! Anyone know of a festival near Hampton Roads, VA (Norfolk, Virginia Beach area)??? Seems to me I recall hearing last year of something, but did not get a chance to go....  |
| Posted by: Keltic 03-Apr-2004, 10:42 PM | ||
Yes we are vendors. At Fergus, we are usually located down the main strip (towards the campgrounds) with the back of our booth against the bleachers. Look for the booth with the harps at the front and blaring the best Celtic music around. It's called Keltic Nations. Hope to see you there and if I can get away from the tent, the beer tent sounds tasty!! |
| Posted by: ChuckDenton 04-Apr-2004, 12:45 AM |
| We have several, and you are all invited to come to all of them. I'll post dates as soon as I get them, but we participate in an Ethnic Festival at Swope Park in KCMO in August, in the Irish Festival in September at the Crown Center in KCMO, and also in September, the Irish Music Festival in nearby Weston Mo (3 days Labor Day Weekend). All are quality venues and just top notch!! Y'All Come! |
| Posted by: stevenpd 04-Apr-2004, 07:02 PM | ||
Or one of his pet monkeys . . Or one of his socks. |
| Posted by: Angel Whitefang (Rider) 07-Apr-2004, 08:45 AM | ||
well currently there are none in my area I have to go up to Washington State, so Friends of Mine and myself are putting one together, we were hoping for this year but due to National Security we will have to wait til next year! So I will again go up to Washington & will probably go see Celeste while I am there.  |
| Posted by: VetteGal 29-Apr-2004, 10:24 AM |
| I know of two here in Chicagoland, however, I don' think I will be able to make the first one as I already have plans for the memorial day weekend. The other is later in the year. Plus I know of the Bristol Renaissance Faire just across the border in Wisconsin. I am planning on going to that one. |
| Posted by: talleyrand 29-Apr-2004, 02:49 PM |
| Chuck, you forgot the Kansas City http://www.kcscottishgames.org/ Saturday, 12 June (it's always the second Saturday of June). I've always had fun out there even if it's getting pretty warm and humid here by then. |
| Posted by: emerald-eyedwanderer 02-May-2004, 04:47 PM |
| It our tradition now! We have gone the past five years and plan on going as long as we can! |
| Posted by: CelticRose 04-May-2004, 01:23 AM |
| I am fortunate in the fact that we have three here in Arizona every year. I have been to both the ones in Tucson and Phoenix this year and in July I plan to attend the ones in Flagstaff. I am really excited about this one cause I not only get to meet my favorite Scottish author again, but get to see The Wicked Tinkers band in concert! whoo hoo! this will be Saturday July 17th! |
| Posted by: silverdragon 04-May-2004, 01:35 AM |
| Found out last week about the Long Beach Celtic Festival on August 14th! You'll have to tie me down to keep me from going, w/Wolfstone, Wicked Tinkers, and Gaelic Storm playing. |
| Posted by: CelticRose 04-May-2004, 01:54 AM | ||
What????????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  You are naughty for posting this! Nobody should be allowed that much fun!  I am jealous, of course. I didn't know they would all be in concert in Long Beach or I would have been there! My mother lives 30 minutes from there! I have the Wicked Tinkers CD "Hammered" which is wonderful. Ordered the latest one by Wolfstone and love Gaelic Storm! Ahhhhhhhhhhh, well. You will just have to tell us how the concert is and I will tell you how my Wicked Tinkers in Flagstaff on July 17th and The Corrs in concert at the Kodak theatre the night of August 14th! P.S. Are cameras allowed at these concerts? I have seats 6 rows from the stage at the Kodak theatre for The Corrs, but somebody told me NOT to take my camera as it will be taken away. Is that true? It has been years since I have been to a concert. |
| Posted by: silverdragon 04-May-2004, 12:09 PM | ||
Generally, cameras are verboten. I don't know though, how vigorous enforcement is, since I haven't been to a concert in ages either. One idea: take one of the "single use" cameras; then you've lost little if it's taken. |
| Posted by: CelticRose 04-May-2004, 08:02 PM |
| Oh REALLY GREAT IDEA! Now why didn't I think that...........says the dope! LOL |
| Posted by: wizardofowls 06-May-2004, 09:52 AM |
| I will be going to the Radford Highlander Festival in October on the campus of Radford University in VA. Its not a big festival, but they always have a live band every year. At past festivals I have seen Kilt, Brother, and Enter the Haggis. Don't know who is slated for this year. I would like to go to other festivals but most are either farther away than I care to drive or more expensive than I care to pay.  |
| Posted by: CelticRose 06-May-2004, 05:48 PM |
| Well, I will defintely take my camera to The Wicked Tinkers concert! It will be much more relaxed there at the Scottish Highland festival! |
| Posted by: A Shrule Egan 08-May-2004, 10:07 PM | ||
Rosemary, when you see the Tinkers, ask Warren (bass drum), if he is the same Warren Casey who is registered on CR. If it is, tell him to get on here and start posting with us. |
| Posted by: CelticRose 08-May-2004, 10:18 PM |
| Really, really?! Oh my! I hope to be able to ask him! Wow! How exciting! |
| Posted by: CelticRose 08-May-2004, 10:21 PM |
| Someone told me that Wolfstone has broken up, is this true! I don't see evidence of this at all. I sure hope not. |
| Posted by: A Shrule Egan 08-May-2004, 10:51 PM |
| Nothing on the web page to prove that. It looks like they are on a break from touring and each member is doing his own things right now. Here's the web page: http://www.wolfstone.co.uk/ |
| Posted by: CelticRose 08-May-2004, 11:48 PM |
Oh thank you, Mike! I also saw where they are going to be in concert until July as well as doing solo things! Thank you, thank you!  |
| Posted by: greenldydragon 09-May-2004, 08:34 AM |
I'm trying to fit in as many to go to as possible, but I can't go to any in Memorial day weekend cause that's when I pick up my puppy! (in another topic)   |
| Posted by: CelticRose 10-May-2004, 05:48 PM | ||
Oh boy! a puppy?! Post it in our doggie threads. I think it is in the horseforum. I want to see pics! I just love puppies! |
| Posted by: CelticRose 10-May-2004, 05:51 PM | ||
Oh my! I see no evidence of this either, but a friend just wrote me and told me they broke up 3-1/2 years ago! Please tell me this is not true! |
| Posted by: oldraven 01-Jun-2004, 11:01 AM |
| If I can find one. |
| Posted by: KentuckyCampbell 05-Jul-2004, 04:41 PM |
| I am usually very active at all the Highland Festivals and Games. I am also a part of the planning committee for the Irish Festival here in Arizona. There is great satisfaction watching folks have such a wonderful time! Michelle Campbell |
| Posted by: greenldydragon 05-Jul-2004, 04:55 PM |
| Welcome Michelle! And I hope to make some this year... |
| Posted by: CelticRose 05-Jul-2004, 09:51 PM |
| Wow! Michelle! I live in Arizona! I have been to the several Scottish festivals, but never to the Irish festivals, even though I have a wee bit of Irish and have a feeling there is a wee bit more than I am aware of................so I am told by my relatives! |
| Posted by: Macfive 06-Jul-2004, 08:07 PM | ||
Argh, you Campbell's are involved in everything. Just don't claim my clan (MacArthur) as a sept! Glad to have you as a member, of course, welcome to CelticRadio.net!! |
| Posted by: High Plains Drifter 11-Jul-2004, 06:50 PM |
| I haven't been around for awhile but I'm back for a bit. I haven't been able to get to any festivals this summer so far but have plans for one in August in Denver and another at Estes Park, CO in September. I will probably spend a few hours at both manning the Clan Campbell table on Clan Row. |
| Posted by: celticwoodsman 13-Sep-2004, 03:02 PM |
| I just wanted to share real quick that I am a member of a pagan community out of Ct. USA and every year we have a "highland games" event with the ritual. This is not a "twink" post, I am proud to say that I am built like a railroad tie, tall and skiny. Usually a man of my stature does not win any highland events, but the fact of the matter is that I won the caber toss! All aim all finesse....lil strength....the only event that I can do without embarassing myself, just so happens to also be the event that is most watched at a highland games. |
| Posted by: CelticRose 13-Sep-2004, 04:41 PM |
| You won the caber toss?! Oh wow! That looks like it takes an awful lot of strength to do that. good on you! have you been doing that long? Many congrats! |
| Posted by: sprdleyb 14-Sep-2004, 10:12 AM |
celticwoodsman that's awesome!  You give the rest of us littler guys some hope. How did you get into that? I've watched it often but never tried to toss one myself.Sláinte  |