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Bring the whole clan to the third annual Smoky Mountain Highland Games at Maryville College
May 9, 2013
Contact: Karen Eldridge, Director of Communications
865.981.8207; karen.eldridge@maryvillecollege.edu
For the third consecutive year, thousands are expected to descend on the campus of Maryville College for the 2013 Smoky Mountain Highland Games. Visitors will enjoy diverse Celtic entertainers and expanded massed bands during the event scheduled for May 17-19.
The regional event is now in its third year at Maryville College. Most activities take place Sat., May 18 and Sun., May 19.
Along with Maryville College, the City of Maryville and the Smoky Mountain Tourism Development Authority serve as hosts for the Games.
Tickets are available now for purchase online at the Scottish festival and games’ website smokymountaingames.org.
Gala kicks off Games May 17
The official kickoff for the Games is a gala reception at 6:30 p.m., May 17, in the William Baxter Lee III Grand Foyer of the Clayton Center for the Arts at Maryville College. A formal sit-down dinner of Scottish fare is planned, followed by a traditional haggis ceremony. Tickets must be purchased in advance at the Games website.
Gates open to public May 18
The Highland Games are officially underway May 18 at 8 a.m., when gates open for the games, pipe and drum competitions and sales by vendors. Opening ceremonies begin at noon with massed bands. Visitors will enjoy Scottish country dancing, Border collie demonstrations and children’s activities, as well as competitions that include massed bands, piping and athletics.
The massed band concert and awards ceremony is planned at 4:30 p.m., and a special Ceilidh Under the Stars takes place at 7 p.m. A ceilidh (pronounced “kay-lay”) is a traditional Gaelic social gathering that typically involves music and dancing.
Most activities and competitions will take place in the southeast part of the campus.
Scottish athletics competitions
Athletic competitions are a key part of any Highland Games. They honor and celebrate the culture and heritage of Scotland.
Numerous competitions among individuals and clans during the weekend include traditional events such as the caber toss, stone put, Scottish hammer throw, sheaf toss and Maide Leisg (“Lazy Stick”). Clans will compete in events such as the Kilted Mile, Bonniest Knees, Haggis Toss and tug-of-war contests.
May 9, 2013
Contact: Karen Eldridge, Director of Communications
865.981.8207; karen.eldridge@maryvillecollege.edu
For the third consecutive year, thousands are expected to descend on the campus of Maryville College for the 2013 Smoky Mountain Highland Games. Visitors will enjoy diverse Celtic entertainers and expanded massed bands during the event scheduled for May 17-19.
The regional event is now in its third year at Maryville College. Most activities take place Sat., May 18 and Sun., May 19.
Along with Maryville College, the City of Maryville and the Smoky Mountain Tourism Development Authority serve as hosts for the Games.
Tickets are available now for purchase online at the Scottish festival and games’ website smokymountaingames.org.
Gala kicks off Games May 17
The official kickoff for the Games is a gala reception at 6:30 p.m., May 17, in the William Baxter Lee III Grand Foyer of the Clayton Center for the Arts at Maryville College. A formal sit-down dinner of Scottish fare is planned, followed by a traditional haggis ceremony. Tickets must be purchased in advance at the Games website.
Gates open to public May 18
The Highland Games are officially underway May 18 at 8 a.m., when gates open for the games, pipe and drum competitions and sales by vendors. Opening ceremonies begin at noon with massed bands. Visitors will enjoy Scottish country dancing, Border collie demonstrations and children’s activities, as well as competitions that include massed bands, piping and athletics.
The massed band concert and awards ceremony is planned at 4:30 p.m., and a special Ceilidh Under the Stars takes place at 7 p.m. A ceilidh (pronounced “kay-lay”) is a traditional Gaelic social gathering that typically involves music and dancing.
Most activities and competitions will take place in the southeast part of the campus.
Scottish athletics competitions
Athletic competitions are a key part of any Highland Games. They honor and celebrate the culture and heritage of Scotland.
Numerous competitions among individuals and clans during the weekend include traditional events such as the caber toss, stone put, Scottish hammer throw, sheaf toss and Maide Leisg (“Lazy Stick”). Clans will compete in events such as the Kilted Mile, Bonniest Knees, Haggis Toss and tug-of-war contests.