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Contributed by Meg Voss The Alaskan Scottish Club will host the 40th Annual Scottish Highland Games, held June 26th & 27th at the Alaska State Fairgrounds in Palmer. Gates open daily at 8am. Over 100 adults from 10 states and 17 athletes in the junior classes will be competing this year. Throughout the day, athletes will compete in many events that include the caber toss, stone throw, weight over bar, challenge stone, the grueling Farmer’s walk, and sheaf toss (28# bale of hay is thrown for height). All are sure to be crowd pleasers. As in most years, many of the athletes will break event records during the Games in their classes. Guests attending the Games will also enjoy shopping with over 90
vendors with unique wares & food, 4 educational scotch tastings (buy early-the tickets sell out fast), Tall Tales, Gathering of the Clans in the Celtic Village, relaxing in the tea tent, and many other fun activities. And of course, cheer on your favorite team during the Tug ‘O War and take pictures with the Coos Cow. Come early and stay all day long! Admission into the Games includes special musical concert performances throughout both days by “Celtic Aire” and the “Harp Twins”. Identical twin harpists, Camille and Kennerly Kitt, mix their virtuoso harp skills with studding com-plex arrangements of rock, metal, Celtic, Renaissance, and soundtrack classics – as well as Celtic Nordic inspired original songs. The Harp twins deliver exciting, comedic, and interactive family-
friendly performances that will not be forgotten. Celtic Aire is the premier Celtic and folk ensemble of the United States Air Force. The group is comprised of five musicians playing bagpipes, percussion, mandolin, fretted, and traditional Irish instruments. Celtic Aire has devel-oped a large repertoire of Celtic folk songs, Irish reels and jigs, pub songs, and even cover versions of pop songs. Celtic Aire travels nationally & internationally to support diplomatic and troop morale initiatives. Jeni McDaniel, Executive of The Alaskan Scottish Club has this to say about the 2021 games: "We are so excited to be back this year and will be showcasing local and amateur status athletes. Plus, all the other events the community has grown to love will be held throughout our 2-day schedule. There’s something for the entire family.”
More information and advance tickets available online at www.alaskanscottish.org Family Pack Tickets (2 adult, 2 youth) Both days: $40 Single day: $30 Single Tickets – Both Days Adults: $20 Youth (5-16): $10 Single Tickets – One Day Adults: $15 Youth (5-16): $5 Prices do not include online convenience charge. PARKING IS FREE! Daily updates can be found on Highland Games’ Facebook page.