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52nd Annual Glenmorangie Scottish Gathering & Highland Games
52nd Annual Glenmorangie Scottish Gathering and Highland Games
The Caledonian Society of Arizona
PO Box 5853 | Scottsdale, AZ 85261
www.ArizonaScots.com
Who's Ready? Glenmo Games 52!
Glenmorangie Arizona Scottish Gathering & Highland Games
PLAN TO GO!
WHEN
Saturday & Sunday 3/19 & 20
Gates open at 9am both days, close at 7pm on Saturday and 4pm on Sunday.
WHERE
Steele Indian School Park
300 E. Indian School Road | Phoenix, AZ 85012
(East of Central, Light Rail Stop at Indian School & Central.)
Don't miss these onsite features!
Opening Ceremonies | Saturday 3/19 at Noon (Main Arena)
Ceilidh | Featuring Wicked Tinkers and Celtica Pipes Rock
Saturday 5pm-7pm (Ghillie Dhu Pub)
Closing Ceremonies | Sunday 3/20 at 3:30pm
PARKING & TRANSPORTATION
$10 parking available at 4041 N. Central FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, PAY IN ADVANCE AT A DISCOUNT! http://www.clickandpark.com/
FREE shuttle to Games
Metro Light Rail option @ Central & Indian School
www.ValleyMetro.org
TICKETS
Adults: $20 * Seniors (60 and over): $15 * Military: $15
Children $10 (6-12) * 5 & under FREE
Add a second day to any ticket for only $10
Group tickets available at 10% off (10 or more)
Available online www.ArizonaScots.com
PLUS! DON'T MISS OUR KICK-OFF EVENT
Fri., March 18
Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
Pipe Jam & Glenmo Tasting
6902 E. Greenway Parkway
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
6pm-9pm | $49 includes food, 2 drink tickets, live entertainment, tax & gratuity
AFTER PARTY
Sat., March 19
After Party Ceilidh Featuring Wicked Tinkers and Celtica Pipes Rock
FREE with Saturday ticket or $5.00 at the gate after 4:30pm at the
GhillIie Dhu Pub Stage (on the park grounds)
5pm-7pm
WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS!
Now, more athletic events & world class entertainment!
Traditional and contemporary Celtic Music: singers, fiddlers, pipers, Highland & Scottish Country Dances
Massed pipe bands
Clans, clans, clans and expanded genealogy booth come research your family roots!
Newly expanded kids area (FREE to play all day w/ entry ticket of just $5) bounce houses, barrel train, junior athletic games, arts & crafts
Plenty of Scottish food and drink
Glenmorangie Scotch-tasting in the Glenmo Lounge
Icy cold beer selections sponsored by our Friends at Four Peaks Brewery
British Car Show featuring vintage and modern cars
Plus Scottish, Irish and Welsh products and gifts
Fun for Kids....Fun for You! ENJOY!
WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENT
Live Entertainment featuring Wicked Tinkers & Celtica Pipes Rock plus Craig Davis Magic, De Mairt Ceol, John Allen & Patrick Halloran, Stoneybank, plus a special appearance by Princess Merida!
Special Appearance by Nessie ~ Meet her at the Games! She'll be on hand for meet & greet as well as photo opportunities.
On Saturday & Sunday, March 19 & 20, the Arizona Scottish community and about 20,000 of their closest friends from all corners of the world will gather at Steele Indian School Park in central Phoenix to celebrate their culture.
The Glenmorangie Scottish Highland Games is comprised of many things: world-class athletic competitions, Highland dance, reenactment presentations, educational seminars, clans, food, live music, bag-pipe & drum bands from all over the globe and lots of fun for the wee lads & lasses.
Have you ever seen a big burley man in a kilt toss a telephone-pole-like caber? Did you know that the origination of pipe bands comprised of pipers, side drummers, bass drummers and occasionally a tenor drummer occurred sometime after the battle of Waterloo in 1815? They are Solo Piping, Solo Drumming, Drum Major and Pipe Bands. Or how about, that right along with the ancient stories of daring warriors and master pipers you will find dance as a crucial part of celebrations and ceremonies of the Highlands? Nothing can compare with the graceful power of a Highland dancer recalling a glorious victory.
You can even research your family roots at the Games and learn about the significance of a family tartan. While you are attending the Glenmorangie Scottish Gathering & Highland Games this year, make it a point to visit the Clan tents. The Wee Ones area this year features junior athletic competitions, bounce houses, games, arts & crafts.
This year's entertainment committee proudly presents one big pub stage (literally, it's set up like a pub) featuring two popular bands: Wicked Tinkers & Celtica Pipes Rock plus De Mairt , ár Turas, Stoneybank, Patrick Halloran, John Allen and a variety of roving musicians throughout the weekend.
New this year! Craig Davis is back! He's bringing his grand illusionist show, up-close & personal magic, juggling and lots of fun! Don't miss it!
Visit with our friends from the British Car Clubs, reenactment groups and Scottish Country dancers who will demonstrate and perform throughout the weekend!
Come hungry! In the mood for some haggis? Fish & chips? Shepherd's Pie? Find all of that (and more) in the food court! Thirsty? Refreshingly icy cold Kiltlifter brew abounds at the Four Peaks Kiltlifter beer truck. Friendly servers can't wait to pour you a cold one!
There will be 40 vendors selling an array of Scottish gifts and merchandise too.
New this year! Each year Glenmorangie Single Malt Scotch Whisky provides tastings & educational seminars that are second-to-none. This year they have graciously offered to provide a more upscale experience and will be sampling more complex marks paired with tasty nibbles. Each day, there will be an additional tasting in collaboration with Westin Kierland where guests will sample a Glenmorangie mark or two plus a reserved (more expensive) Glenmorangie Single Malt along with epicurean delights prepared by the Westin's chef.
Tickets for the Games are available online www.ArizonaScots.com. For more info you may also call the Scots Hotline (480) 788-6694.
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About our Non-profit: The Caledonian Society of Arizona is the single largest Celtic organization in the state of Arizona and our mission is to promote Scottish culture through art, education and athletics. Each year the Caledonian Society of Arizona grants scholarships to aspiring and professional Highland athletes, musicians and dancers and/or any other individuals or organizations whose mission, project or program promotes Scottish heritage.
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LocationSteele Indian School Park (View)
300 E. Indian School Road
Phoenix, AZ 85012
United States
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