Get Your Scot On at the 49th Annual NH Highland Games & Festival

Focus on All Things New England! [New England Focus] [Advertisement] Get Your Scot On at the 49th Annual NH Highland Games & Festival September 20 – 22 at Loon Mountain Resort, Lincoln, NH Sponsored by: [NHSCOT]( [Logo]( [People dressed in kilts and playing bagpipes] Courtesy of NHSCOT Immerse yourself in all things Scottish at the [49th Annual NH Highland Games & Festival](, September 20 – 22 at Loon Mountain Resort in Lincoln, NH. Presented by NHSCOT, this three-day celebration showcases the sights, sounds, and spirit of Scotland through pageantry, music, dance, traditional heavy athletics, beer and whisky tastings, historical reenactments, and more. Single day tickets and three-day weekend passes are available online at nhscot.org. [Saturday]( Saturday tickets are selling fast and on track to sell out. Don't miss out on Massed Bands, our new Heavy Athletics event, The Caledonian Clash, and other special competitions that only take place on Saturday. [Tickets and Info]( SPONSORED [Athlete Chuck Kasson] Courtesy of NHSCOT NEW! The Caledonian Clash, A Heavy Athletics Team Competition Saturday is all about heavy athletics! Watch in amazement as skilled athletes compete in “The Caledonian Clash,” our new heavy athletics team competition. Five teams comprised of seven athletes will battle it out head-to-head, in seven traditional heavy athletic events for a chance to win The Caledonian Cup. Athletic events include the Braemar Stone, Open Stone, Heavy Weight for Distance, Light Weight for Distance, Weight Over Bar, Sheaf Toss, and the Caber Toss. Pick your favorite team, wear their color and get ready to cheer, shout, and celebrate this electrifying event! In addition to the heavy athletic competition, pipers, drummers, harpists, fiddlers and dancers will compete and compare skills during competitions taking place throughout the weekend. The Sheep Dog Trials are another exciting competitive element of the Games, which only takes place on Friday. Live Music and Entertainment All Weekend From Celtic rock to traditional Scottish songs and ballads, enjoy a variety of musical performances throughout the weekend. Massed Bands, a ceremonial performance featuring two-dozen pipe and drum bands gathering to perform in unison always draws a crowd. Additional musicians scheduled to perform this year include Albannach, Skerryvore, Syr, Rebel Collective, Prydein, and Charlie Zahm. [Three children play plastic recorders while seated at a table, focused on reading sheet music.] Courtesy of NHSCOT Hands-On Try It Classes and 5K Run Test your Scottish skills during a free Try It class! New offerings this year include the Caber Toss and All Things Rugby, along with familiar favorites such as learning to play a Scottish instrument, mastering the steps of Highland Dance or Scottish country dancing, taking a Gaelic lesson, playing a round of street curling, or matching up with a friend for a round of mas wrestling (swingle tree). Also new on Sunday morning, the Royal multi-Mile, a 5k hill run. This is open to runners and walkers. Pre-registration will be required. . [Special Ticketed Events]( Enhance your Games experience by attending a Special Ticketed Event. From whisky tastings to live performances, and a new Cracking Ceilidh, this is a great way to elevate your weekend in the mountains! [Buy Tickets]( SPONSORED [Gary Maclean cooking] Courtesy of NHSCOT Demonstrations and Seminars Abound The Highland Games offer endless ways to engage with Scottish culture through hands-on activities and seminars, suitable for all ages. This year, Gary Maclean, Scotland’s National Chef, and winner of MasterChef: The Professionals, will return to the Mountain to host cooking demonstrations. Coinneach MacLeod, known as the Hebridean Baker, is a new face at the Games this year. MacLeod was born and raised on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland and rose to fame on TikTok by bringing the best of the Scottish islands to a worldwide audience. Don’t miss his lively performances and singalongs taking place throughout the weekend. Carol Soules from Miles Smith Farm will be attending the Games on Friday and Sunday with her Scottish Highland Cows in tow. David Brody will be sharing Scottish history. Bishop Burnham Hall will host a seminar about the uniqueness of Celtic Christianity. Christina Sinclair will join the Games to discuss the important conservation work of the Edinburgh World Heritage organization, and Ross McEwen will share fascinating details about Scottish clans, heraldry, lore, legend and law. NHSCOT will also be holding a seminar with Collette Tours to discuss an upcoming, and always popular, guided tour to Scotland in 2025. Experience the Pageantry of Scotland Across Festival Grounds Across the grounds, festivalgoers can absorb the culture and fares of Scotland. Stroll through Clan Village to discover your Scottish roots. Visit the Historic Encampment to learn about everyday life in the Scottish Highlands during the 14th – 18th centuries. Go shopping in Vendor Village, home to more than 30 vendors selling tartan wearables, traditional Scottish sweets, bagpiping supplies, and various other Celtic items. Grab a bite from the food vendors who will be selling a range of Scottish cuisine: Scotch Eggs, meat pies, scones, shortbreads, and more. Beer tents will be set up throughout the venue. Enhance Your Experience Elevate your Games experience by attending a Special Ticketed Event, which provide an opportunity to further explore Scottish culture. This year’s events celebrate Scottish food and drink, musical performances, and dinners with entertainment. Popular Special Ticketed Events include the Saturday Concert, Brews & Bites and Whisky Master Classes. A new Special Event this year is the Cracking Ceilidh (kay-lee) on Friday evening, where you can jig, swing and reel your way through a fun-filled night of dancing, good music and great company! Ticket Information The NH Highland Games & Festival offers single-day tickets and 3-day weekend passes. Tickets are available online at nhscot.org. Advance ticket purchases are recommended to expedite gate entrance. Single-day Saturday tickets sell out early. Purchase your tickets today! The NH Highland Games are presented by NHSCOT, a nonprofit corporation dedicated to preserving and promoting Scottish culture for future generations. NHSCOT is the only official seller of tickets for the Games. 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