| Description: | From Hawaiian Scottish Festival & Highland Games Website: This is the Annual Hawaiian Scottish Festival & Highland Games held this year in late March to celebrate the heritage and history of the Scots in Hawaii. Hosted by the Hawaiian Scottish Association, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, the festival will be on Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29, 2020.
These events are made possible in part by donations from The Caledonian Society of Hawaii, Celtic Pipes & Drums of Hawaii, St. Andrews Society of Hawaii, and the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Hawaii Branch.
Festival Admission is just $5.00, military and their families and seniors are $3.00, children under 10 are free.
These events are made possible in part by donations from Fraser Consulting Group, The Caledonian Society of Hawaii, Celtic Pipes & Drums of Hawaii, St. Andrews Society of Hawaii, and the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Hawaii Branch.
The Festival features:
Highland games and athletics, men's and women's competition prizes (learn about the history of the athletic events)
Highland Dance competition
Entertainment including piping, music, song and dance
A gathering of Clans from around Hawaii, as well as from the mainland, to display information pertinent to themselves, and invite other members of the clan to join them
Demonstrations of swordplay, weaving, and fencing
Vendors featuring Scottish wear, Celtic clothing, jewelry, musical instruments, housewares, etc.
Food Vendors offering traditional Scottish fare and more. (yes, even canned haggis!)
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