Anyone ever been to this? Below is quotes from their email newsletter:
Entertainment Update….
Albannach has just been finalized for 2 weekends this year! They will be here June 13th & 14th and June 20th & 21st. For those of you who saw them last year, you know it’s a show not to miss.
Also, Tartanic will be joining the ineup for 2 separate weekends. They will be here June 27th & 28th and July 18th & 19th. If you have not seen this group, be sure not miss them!!
NOTE: They will be holding a job fair on Saturday, May 16th at noon. If you are interested in working or know someone who is looking for a fun, summer weekend job, come see us.
Friday, May 8 Sponsors Reception – Invitation Only Golf Available
Saturday, May 9 (8:00am - 5:00pm) Clan Gathering and Information Scottish Athletics Competition Scottish Country Dance Scottish Vendors British Car Show Piping & Drumming Competition (Morning) Pipe Band Competitions (Afternoon) Highland Dance Competition Alex Beaton Coyote Run Allan Miller’s Border Collies Massed Bands Performance Closing Ceremonies Ceilidh (7:30 pm) (Admission $10.00 per adult; $5.00 per child 6-12)
Sunday, May 10 (9:00am - 4:00pm) Kirking of the Tartan (10 am) (Blessing of the Clans) Clan Gathering and Information Parade of Tartans Scottish Vendors Alex Beaton Coyote Run Pipe Band Performances Bonniest Knees Contest (for Men) “Welly” Toss Contest (for Women) Allan Miller’s Border Collies Scottish Athletic Demonstration and Clan Challenge
Hello again, English Mix. Haven't been to those, so I couldn't tell you anything about them. Wasn't sure if I had sent you the link to this site. I believe these games are coming up in a few weeks.
The Glasgow games do look promising and I will have to see what our plans are, too. I am planning to go Scottish Weekend in Carrolton this Saturday - that is, if I can get my yard work done first in all this rain. Why this weekend might end up being a festival in a mud puddle. When will this rain stop?
LOL! It usually doesn't this time of year. We had a soccer tournament at Kentucky Lake this past weekend and it was more like a mud bowl. It should slow down by the end of this month...I hope. If not we'll be playing games through the end of June with all of the make-ups we have to this date. Enjoy Carrollton. Let us know how it goes. Sample a few for me....
Today (Saturday) I went to the Kentucky Scottish Weekend, and it was fun. My first time to such an event. Despite all the rain this past week, it was a beautiful day. Coyote Run and Alex Beaton were excellent music groups. And the pipes & drums, Scottish dancing and food were a delight.
Looks like Albannach will be playing this coming weekend and the next. So one can save on tickets by ordering ahead on line at www.kyrenfaire.com I take it that the day ticket also covers the price of seeing Albannach perform?
If one would go this coming weekend or the following, per the agenda and events, which one would you pick?
Yes, you save $2 for each ticket by ordering online, and once you're in there's no extra charge for Albannach or any of the other performers.
I don't think there's any difference in the scheduled events those two weekends. There are different themes for each weekend...this coming weekend is Romance Weekend, and the following is Masquerade Weekend. The themes don't really change the events at all, just the antics the cast members get up to in the streets and stuff. There won't really be any difference between the two weekends except perhaps weather.
You may also be interested in the Celtic music festival held on the site every September: http://kycelticfest.com/
If you show up to the faire, please do find me and introduce yourself! I'm one half of the act Drunk & Sailor.