2013 Fredrick Celtic Festival Pix

**Mael Coluim** · 12th May 13, 07:46 PM

The Fredrick Celtic Festival seems to get better each year. I much prefer the venue at Mt. Airy Park were it once again was held this year. My only disappointment was not seeing XMarker SVC40bt who lives nearby.

I have kinship ties to the Gordons and Donnachaidhs. As the Donnachaidhs were the honored clan for the Festival it was only proper for me to wear my Robbie Red USAK 5-yarder.

**Mael Coluim** · 12th May 13, 07:47 PM

I was overjoyed to see the Scottish Tartans Museum present for the first time at this festival. It was great to see Ronan MacGregor and Chuck Coburn. Chuck and I were touring partners in a 2011 STM sponsor tour of Scotland.

For entertainment the infamous Barley Juice had every clamoring for more.

**Mael Coluim** · 12th May 13, 07:48 PM

As I traveled the grounds I was recognized and hailed by the lovely XMarker Celtic Kiltie.

XMarker David H manned the SAMS tent and was busy signing up new members.

**Mael Coluim** · 12th May 13, 07:51 PM

What’s a Celtic festival without the Highland Games!

And of course you need the Clans!

At the Gordon tent David Todd was teaching the young swordsman the fine art of popping bubbles!

Let’s not forget the Pipe Bands to make a Celtic Festival.

**Mael Coluim** · 12th May 13, 07:55 PM

We held our Meet Up at 3 PM to coincide with the Memorial Service being held in Georgia for our departed XMarker Turpin Ballard. Using the wee XMTS Saltire Quaich we held an Immortal Memory of Turpin sharing our times and thoughts for our friend. Sir William and I both have his sporrans.

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**Mael Coluim** · 12th May 13, 07:59 PM

Our official Meet Up pic!

L to R: Dutchy Kiltie, Lois Todd, MC, Orvas, Sir William, Holcombe Thoms

Late and kiltless Magdad showed up with his lads who enjoyed some fine morsels from the Gordon grill.

A great day!!!

**Blupiper** · 12th May 13, 09:08 PM

Great photos. It looks like good weather, good fun and a good time. Throw in Barleyjuice (one of my favorites) for the music and I'm officially jealous. Thanks for showing these.

JMB

**mark.priest** · 12th May 13, 09:13 PM

Mael,

I enjoyed meeting you as you were leaving the festival. Thanks for the dandelion! I hope to see you at another meetup.

-Mark

**Blupiper** · 12th May 13, 09:14 PM

Great photos. It looks like good weather, good fun and a good time. Throw in Barleyjuice (one of my favorites) for the music and I'm officially jealous. Thanks for showing these.

JMB