GENERAL INFORMATION

OPENING CEREMONIES 11:30pm Held in front of the main grandstands beginning both days
GRANDSTAND SHOW 3:45pm Held in front of the main grandstands both days
Massed Pipe Bands (25+) and U.S. Marine Band San Diego in concert. Western States Drum Major finals, and more!
PIPE BANDS Thirty Pipe Bands from the U.S. and Canada in competition. Individual Piper and Drummer competition. Grades 1-5
U.S. MARINE BAND From the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego ~ One of the finest in the nation!
MILITARY & PIPE BAND MARCH U.S. Marine Band & L.A. Scots Grade 1 Pipe Band together in marching & concert during Grandstand Show both days. One of only two musical appearances in the world of a U.S. Military band and a world famous Grade 1 pipe band.
HEAVY EVENTS (ATHLETICS) Press Release IHGF World Highland Games Super Series World Team Championship ~ 12 professionals in six two-man teams representing the U.S., Cananda, Britain & Europe. The 12 pro athletes also compete individually in the World Championship for the caber and weight-for-height. PLUS Men's Amateur, Women's Open, Two Men's Masters and one Women's Master Divisions competing in the 38th U.S. Invitational Championships.
SCOTTISH DANCING Western U.S. Highland Dancing Championships
IRISH PAVILION CEILIDH Back by popular demand!
Irish Step Dancing and Ceili Dancing demonstrations and more
ENTERTAINMENT Press Release Five stages of traditional and Celtic rock bands, groups and individuals. Tempest, Albannach (Scotland), Browne Sisters, Molly's Revenge, Brother Neil O'Neill and John MacLean Allan, Golden bough, Steve McDonald and Peter Daldry
CELTIC HERITAGE Three stages of continuous Fiddling, Harping, Singing and Scottish Country Dancing featuring the Scottish Fiddlers Rally with Alasdair Fraser and Celtic Hapers with Varlene Schermer
LIVING HISTORY Reenactment guilds with Mary Queen of Scots and her entourage, Highlander Warriors, Thistle House, Order of the Celtic Knights Royal Scots, Vikings of Bjornstad, St. Andrew's, Galbraith, Dark Board and invading Vikings. Period artisans and craftsmen
GATHERING OF THE CLANS Do you have a bit of Scottish blood in your veins? This is the place to research your heritage. Nearly 100 clan tents
FOR THE YOUNGSTERS Children's Glen with games and prizes
One of many atttractions the kids love
BIRDS OF PREY A crowd favorite ~ more than 20 exotic birds, including hawks, falcons, owls and more, with professional handlers and informative information
SHEEP DOG TRIALS Demonstrations in the precise herding of sheep by highly trained dogs and their handlers. Provided by the Northern California Working Sheepdog Association
CLYDESDALE HORSES Always a popular feature for the children
BELTED GALLOWAYS The Belted Galloway is essentially the same in origin and characteristics as the Galloway, and are set apart from the Galloway by the distincitve white belt
SOCCER & MORE The quick game of Five-A-Side soccer with eight teams from California and Nevada
RUGBY & SHINTY See the ancient Scottish games of Rugby and Shinty, played by local teams
VENDORS Five buildings with more than 100 vendors with wares and services from the British Isles (Scotland, England, Ireland and Wales)
FOOD & BEVERAGE Enjoy a steak pie, fish & chips, British banger or Scotch Egg! ~ Ales or Beer ~ and of course regular fairgrounds American style food
BRITISH MOTOR CAR CAVALCADE A number of British marque clubs display their cherished automobiles....how about a three-wheeled Morgan?
KILTED MILE 11:00am SHARP Competition for all ages, running the one-mile track for prizes and glory. Kilt required!
Start Time ~ 11:00am SHARP at the Grandstand
Race starts at 11:15am SHARP !!!!
Both Saturday and Sunday
WHISKY TASTING Sample premium single malt whiskies, attend a Master class seminar with a Whisky master (additional cost)
FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERT Held at the host hotel, Marriott San Ramon. The L.A. Scots Pipe Band and famous U.S. military band. (Extra cost)
SATURDAY NIGHT CEILIDH Following the Grandstand Show, held at the Red Lion Pub. Celtic music ~ Performing will be Neil O'Neill along with open microphone plus special guests performing ~ Nominal cost for Tri-Tip & Chicken BBQ ~ Pub drinks