Spokane Highland Games Aug 7, 2010

**Kiltman** · 31st July 10, 08:33 PM

The 51st Spokane Highland Games will take place on Saturday August 7, 2010 at the Spokane County Fairgrounds and Expo Center on the South lawn—same place we've been for several years. Great deal.

Performances by eight of the finest Pipe & Drum bands in the Pacific Northwest.
Heavy Athletic competitions
Highland dancers will compete throughout the day.
Opening Ceremonies, massing of all the pipe bands, parade of Clans: 12 noon
The Scottish and Irish communities will battle at Tug of War for the opportunity to win the Gilded Haggis Trophy at 12:30 pm
Also new this year is "Braveheart" style face painting for children, Scottish Gaelic class, Scottish storytelling by Spokane Storytelling League, Claymore Sword and Historic Technology demonstrations.
Back from Last year! Harpists, Blacksmith, Sheepdog demonstrations, Highland cattle, Children's Games, Celtic Merchants, Clan Tents, and SO MUCH MORE!!!
British Auto Display
Celtic Music by Crooked Kilt, Ruby Devine & Thistle Down, and Floating Crowbar
Shortbread and Photo Contest
KSPS Northwest Profiles will be filming during the day!
$8 adults~$5 Seniors and Youth~$3 ages 4-10~under 4 free

Don't miss this one!

**J.B. Simpson** · 7th August 10, 08:24 PM

I brought the wife and kids up for the day. Had a great time and can't wait until next year!! I am hoping to get to a few other events in the area next year.

I never did find the elusive Kiltman though..................I believe I caught a fleeting glimpse of an Xmarks pin but could never catch up with it.

**hvygunner** · 8th August 10, 04:11 PM

I attended the Spokane Highland Games 2010 as well, but I wasn't looking for X Marks folk, as the whole event was, believe it or not, overwhelming! ("They" say that the gate stopped counting at 8000 souls! There was enough enthusiasm to prompt me to see if I can field a Douglas tent next year, as well as help out in 2011!

**pdcorlis** · 9th August 10, 08:52 AM

Hats off to Kiltman and all the other fine folks that put on the Spokane Highland Games. Plenty of kilts, cabers, pipes and highland dancers in an event that just keeps getting better each year. Here are a few photos from last years games just to let you know what you missed.

Spokane Highland Games 2009

**Eric Schutte** · 9th August 10, 10:52 AM

I was at the Spokane Highland Games for 2010 at the Clan MacLean tent and a great time was had by all. I saw the infamous Kiltman and his lovely wife Katie. If you missed it, for shame! Make sure you attend next year......great fun.

Eric Schutte