The Scottish Society of the Waxhaws invites you to attend
The 30th Annual Waxhaw Scottish Games and Festival
on SATURDAY, October 24, 2009

LOCATION: The Museum of the Waxhaw's, Union County, North Carolina

When clans gather in the Waxhaws, if you did not know better you will think you are in the Scottish country side!

The Games incorporate an amazing venue with a beautiful landscape with the tradition of centuries old competition and heritage.

You will enjoy cheering on the heavy athletes with their skills of tossing the caber and throwing the Scots hammer, the excitement of watching the young highland dancers with their skills of many different dances.

In addition, we have incorporated a merchant village for those who are skilled in the many varieties of craftwork along with children’s amusements it surely is an event and a great day out for all the family.

Events

• Pipe bands
• Highland Dancing Demonstration
• Southeastern Regional Amateur Scottish Athletic Competition
• Country Dancing Demonstrations
• Scottish Cultural and educational displays
• Clan tents
• Children's contests and games
• Border Collie sheep-herding exhibitions
• Musical performances
• Vendors of Celtic foods and clothing

Click on image to view our
2009 Games and Festival Flyer

Specific Information
Follow these links for more information,
registration forms, maps and more:

• Accommodations
• Clan Sponsor Invitation Letter
• Clan Application Form
• Rules of the Day
• Contact Information
• Games Day Program
• Membership - Annual or Lifetime
• Patron's Packages
• Sponsorship information
• Ticket Information
• Vendor Letter of Invitation
• Vendor Application
• Volunteers

About the Games

• Amateur Heavy Athletic Competition
• Battle Ax Competition
• Bonnie Knees Contest
• Border Collie Dog Demonstrations
• Children's Activities & Crafts
• Genealogy & Clan Tents
• Highland Dance Competition
• Lassies Events
• Parade of Tartans
• Scottish Dance Demonstrations
• Scottish Food & Merchandise Vendors
• Women's Scottish Attire