Kootenai Highland Gathering Celtic Games July 18 – 20, 2014
March 20, 2014
The Kootenai Highland Gathering Celtic Games will be held near Libby July 18 – 20, 2014. The event will be at the Riverbend Restaurant, just past mile marker 13 on Hwy 37 thirteen miles northeast of Libby.
The competition is open to Lads & Lassies of all ages and experience. Men, women, teens, beginner, novice on up to the folks working on their national ‘points’. There will also be games for the wee ones. This event is sanctioned by the Scottish American Athletes Association (SAAA).
Spectators welcome. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the games, music and fun. There will be live music, pipers, dancers, and food and vendors available. General admission is $8, Seniors & Military $5, and Kids 10 & under free.
Participants are encouraged to register early at: www.saaa-national.org. Click on Kootenai Highland Gathering under ‘Upcoming Events.’
Tentative Schedule of Events
Friday Evening, July 18
Vendors open at 5pm
Music
Nice Legs Contest
Ceiledh (Kay-Lee) rowdy dance
Saturday, July 19
Admission: General $8, Seniors & Military $5 and Kids 10 & under free
8-9am Athletes Registration
9-5 Vendors open
9am Games begin
Noon *Break for Opening Ceremonies*
Grand Entry of Clans and Pipers
Singing of Anthems (American, Scottish, Irish, Canadian & Norwegian)
Introduction of Clans
12:30pm Games resume
1pm Kids games begin (10 & under free)
5:30’ish Closing Ceremonies & Military Tribute
Sunday, July 20
Primitive Games (Bow, Spear, Battle Axe, Hand on Hand Combat etc…)
GAMES INCLUDE:
Caber Toss
Haggis Hurling
Heavy Weight Over Bar
Light Weight Over Bar
Stone Put
Sheaf Toss
Hammer Throw
Weight Throw
Treasure Mountain Manhood Stone. $5 move the stone and earn your patch.
DIRECTORS
Angie McLaury 406-291-0825
Tammy Blackburn 406-293-4536
Dee Teske 406-293-6598
Jamie Murray 406-293-6865
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