Attend the annual ScotsFestival & International Highland Games XXIII at the Queen Mary in Long Beach on February 13-14 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Experience the rich culture and history of Scotland first hand through an array of authentic activities, athletics, dancing, entertainment and cuisine in ode to the Queen Mary’s Scottish legacy. Eighty-five years ago, in the quaint seaside town of Clydebank, Scotland, construction began on the Queen Mary. Exemplifying the finest craftsmanship of the country, the Queen Mary’s legacy is undeniable and today the ship’s heritage is celebrated through the two-day ScotsFestival honoring Scottish culture.
Official ScotsFestival Opening Ceremonies begin with the traditional Grand Parade of Clans & Bands with an Address to the Haggis.
ScotsFestival & International Highland Games XXIII Daily Activities Include:
Border Collie sheep-herding
Firing demonstrations
Performances by the Scots Greys Calvary
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Celtic Harp & Wren Iniquity Ensemble
Historic re-enactments (the best part of the festival!)
ScotsFestival honors nearly fifty Scottish clans and vendors throughout the weekend with professional and amateur competitions in piping, drumming, massed bands, darts, Highland dancing, and Highland athletics. The Scottish Highland Games, a pre-cursor to today’s Olympic Games, were designed to test the strength, skill and technique of ancient warriors by face offs. The Queen Mary’s ScotsFestival will host World Champion Scottish Highland Dancer, Kaylee Finnegan and many internationally acclaimed athletes competing for titles in stones, hammer throw, weights for distance, weight over bar, sheaf and the famed caber toss.
For adult festivalgoers, there will be whisky tasting sessions with aged malt experts and craft beer samplings. And for the little ones, they can bear witness to Queen Mary’s coronation, knighting ceremonies and even take part in the Wee Highland games.
Check out this list of exciting FREE children’s activities at the festival!
Potato Sack Races
Archery
Caber Toss
Putting the Stone
Lawn Bowling
Tug o’ War
ScotsFestival & International Highland Games XXIII Ticket Prices:
Tickets to ScotsFestival are on sale now! Tickets start at $10 online for ages 4-11 and $19 online for guests 12 and over. Visit http://queenmary.com/events/scotsfestival/ for more details and to purchase tickets online.
ScotsFestival & International Highland Games XXIII Giveaway!
Now enter for your chance to win 4 tickets to the ScotsFestival & International Highland Games XXIII compliments of the Queen Mary! Good luck!
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US Residents Only. No purchase necessary to enter. One winner will be randomly selected via RaffleCopter and notified via email. Winner must respond within 48 hours to claim the prize or a new winner will be chosen via RaffleCopter.
Happy Field Tripping!
Jilleen
Disclaimer: Photos copyrighted by the Queen Mary and used with permission.
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