![]() The NH Highland Games & Festival is more than a spectator event and offers multiple opportunities for attendees to learn something new while celebrating the culture of the Scottish Highlands. This tasting is 21+ and an additional ticket is required for this event.Įmbrace Scottish Culture Hands-On Activities and Seminars The Second Annual Scotch Ale Tasting and Competition will take place on Sunday, September 17 and showcases Scotch Ales from eight local breweries. Beer tents will be set up throughout the venue. Food vendors will also be on-site selling a range of Scottish cuisine: Scotch Eggs, meat pies, scones, shortbreads, and more, giving attendees a chance to explore the flavors of Scotland. Vendor Village is home to more than 30 vendors selling tartan wearables, traditional Scottish sweets, bagpiping supplies, and various other Celtic items. A stroll through Clan Village allows guests to discover their Scottish roots by talking with representatives of 60+ Scottish clans while the Historic Encampment showcases everyday life in the Scottish Highlands during the 14th – 18th centuries. Other bands performing throughout the weekend include American Rogues, The Rebel Collective, and Ramblxr.Īcross the grounds, festivalgoers can absorb the culture and fares of Scotland. This year’s Games will also see the return of The Red Hot Chilli Pipers, the world’s most famous bagpipe band, who will be performing a variety of set times during the Games in addition to headlining the Saturday Night Concert with Albannach, scheduled for September 16 at 7:30pm. A crowd-favorite is Massed Bands, a ceremonial performance featuring two-dozen pipe and drum bands gathering to perform in unison. Games attendees can enjoy a variety of musical performances throughout the weekend, ranging from Celtic rock to traditional Scottish songs and ballads. The Sounds of Scotland in NH’s White Mountains ![]() Be a witness to amazing feats of strength during this new stone lifting event. Lifting a stone can arguably be called the ultimate test of strength as every muscle in the body is used and taxed to their limits. ![]() For thousands of years, stones have been used as a test of strength and a gauge of manhood. Clach Neart is Gaelic for stones of strength. New on Friday, Parade Square will come alive with Clach Neart, a stone lifting event. This year, athletes from the United States, Canada, Iceland, Scotland and other European countries will participate in traditional heavy athletic competitions including the Caber Toss, Weight Over Bar, and Loon Stone Carry. ![]() Fan favorites include the Sheep Dog Trials on Friday and Heavy Athletic Competitions on Saturday and Sunday. ![]() Throughout the weekend, pipers, drummers, harpists, dancers, and fiddlers also showcase their skills in competitions open for public viewing. Weekend-Long Competitions in Athletics, Music & MoreĬompetitive events are a key part of the Highland Games, providing a venue for athletes, dancers, and musicians to compare skills while creating spectacular entertainment all weekend. “Attendees of all ages find something that suits their interest, whether it’s watching the sheep dog trials, dancing under the concert tent, visiting with the Highland cows, or sipping a dram of whisky.” “The NH Highland Games & Festival is a happy event that many families and friends look forward to each year,” explains Terri Wiltse, NHSCOT’s Executive Director. ![]()
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