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| Highland Gathering, July 21st @ Fort Edmonton Park
Posted: 7/16/2007 8:55:32 AM | Its that time, come out to Fort Edmonton Park on Saturday and celebrate your proud Scottish Heritage, or check out other peoples Scottish Heritage, theres Haggis for the brave, Oatcakes for you chickeny types, there having bands, and bagepipes, and Even the Caber Toss, OH MY, (And free with the price of Admission into the Fort)
Saturday July 21st!
10 AM - Solo Piping Competition & Drumming Competiiton
2:15 PM - Pipe Band Competition
10 AM-4 - Heavy Games (Fantastic feats of strength include putting the stone, caber toss, skillet toss, sheaf throw, and rolling-pin toss. Women's and men's competitions are featured.)
All day - Great Scots of Edmonton Quiz - Test your knowledge of Edmonton's Scottish history and enter our prize draw.
Throught the day @ 1846 Hudson't Bay Fort and the Cree Camp -
(11:30 AM) Sample bannock
(12:30 PM) enjoy a gentlemen tea
(1:30 PM) learn about class distinction from tripmen to gentlemen
(2:15 PM) take in the pipe band competition in the courtyard
(11 AM-5:30) Traditional Dancing and Music
Entertainment for the whole family including Irish and Highland Dancing, the Scottish Country Dancers, and vocalists.
11 AM-5:30 PM Scottish Pub -Stop by for a pint and some traditional Scottish fare.
12:55 & 5:30 PM Massed Band - A breathtaking sight of bands marching down 1885 Street (12:55 PM) and 1905 Street (5:30 PM)
12:30 & 2:15 PM Sample Haggis on 1885 Street at Ottwell Farm House (12:30 PM) or at Tent City on 1905 Street (2:15 PM) while supplies last.
2 PM Sample Oatcakes (Way YUMMMY) Interpreters at the Kenneth McDonald House will be whipping up a batch of oatcakes for you to try (while supplies last).
11:30 AM & 3 PM Scottish Music Appreciation
Enjoy a sampling of Scottish songs performed by our talented interpreters at Rutherford House (11:30 AM) and beside the McDougall Methodist Church (3 PM).
3-5 PM Children's Craft; Get creative with wool at Melton Farm.
4 PM A Brief History of Bannock; This traditional bread may surprise you with its origins.
all day 1920s Midway; Enjoy a variety of games, activities, and performances.
Its gonna be GREEEEEEEET!! | |
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| Highland Gathering, July 21st @ Fort Edmonton Park
Posted: 7/16/2007 11:02:57 AM | Okay, the thought of men in kilts going Commando has my interest piqued.
On a more serious note (if that is even possible with me) it sounds like a superb time and I glad I saw this post.
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| Highland Gathering, July 21st @ Fort Edmonton Park
Posted: 7/16/2007 11:31:52 AM | Im trying to get in on a couple things, it looks like ill just be down there admiring the sight's, but if i don't, and i get into any of the competitions, ill let you all know so you can come laugh at me making a fool of myself 
At the least, i wanted to post this, cause with Capital X going on, not many people are aware, and i mean Capital X isn't scottish, SO ITS CRAP!!! | |
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