Which Highland Games are the best?
The largest Highland Games event in the world is the famous Cowal Highland Gathering (or Cowal Games) held in Dunoon, Scotland, in August. This massive event attracts around 3,500 competitors around 23,000 spectators every year. People come from around the world to enjoy the festivities.
Now most of us may not make it to Cowal, so what are the best, and biggest Celtic events and Highland Games in the USA?
Rocky and Erik have a clear favorite, but there are many options for you if you want to seek out an event worthy of your money, time and kilt.
One you may have heard of, including from us here on the show, is the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games in North Carolina. It's been running since 1956 and is among the first and largest Celtic events established in the United States.
Further north? You may want to drive up to the New Hampshire Highland Games held at Loon Mountain in Lincoln, NH. This gathering has been going for over 30 years and offers a huge gathering of Scottish musicians, Highland athletes, pipe bands and dancers from across Canada and the US. Around 70 Scottish clans are represented in the display tents of the 'Clan Village'.
Out west the "Big 'un" is the Monterey Scottish Games and Celtic Festival in Monterey, CA. This is a lively and very "Californian" festival with a high energy atmosphere. The heavy events, including the Braemar Stone, heavy hammer and caber toss, are not to be missed. Monterey also has their own team of historical reenactors - Clan Galbraith - who portray 16th-century Highlanders.
Irish cultural festivals are also popular in the US and changes are you can find one in your region. Often, larger events will combine both Irish and Scottish cultural displays and activities - not to mention food and music! This is why we love The Celtic Classic in Bethlehem, PA. It has something for everyone in an easy to walk venue. The music is an especially big draw at the Classic with non-stop performances on multiple outdoor and indoor stages. And of course you get all the field events you want from Highland Athletics to sheep dog demos.
Speaking of Irish... one of the best events closer to the Midwest is the huge
Dublin Irish Festival in Dublin, OH. Billed as “like Ireland, except smaller,” this weekend event can boast 100,000 visitors. The venue is 29 acres just north of Columbus filled with Celtic cultural exhibits, activities geared toward families and the much-celebrated beer tent. What really makes the event is the impressive entertainment lineup including some of the biggest names in Irish music on seven stages.
That's just a few of the big Games and Celtic festivals we recommend. Chances are, you have a great one within driving distance. And remember - sometimes a SMALL festival is as good or better than a big one. Small local events, often built to help the local community, are intimate, friendly and not overwhelming. They're a great way to relax and meet new people who share your Celtic interests. So, just because an event isn't big or famous, don't pass up checking it out. You might even find yourself drawn into volunteering or performing yourself!
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