Cedar Rapids, Iowa
All Things Scottish
September 20, 2008
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On Saturday September 20th Ushers Ferry Historic Village will take on a Scottish flare as the Hawkeye Area Grand Gaelic Isles Society presents All Things Scottish: Celtic Fest 2008 from 11:00-6:00. The Village will be filled with vendors, entertainers, and of course great Scottish Food. The Tea Room in the Village Square will offer delightful delicacies to enjoy. At the HAGGIS Kitchen there will be Scottish favorites such as Bangers and Mash, Neeps, and of course Haggis!

The sound of bag pipes and drums will resonant through the Valley as some of the Midwest's best pipers and drummers will join together to provide exciting musical entertainment. Scottish songs and dance will also be part of the festivities.

The Grand Parade at 1:00 will highlight the various Clans that will be in attendance as well as the Bag Pipes and Drummers. Clan tents will be available to learn more about the Scottish Heritage.

Throughout the Village Square there will be vendors with bountiful merchandise from the British Isles. "The Perfect Blend" will once again bring delicious short bread to sample and purchase.

Next to the Village Church you'll want to pull up a square of grass and watch the always popular Highland Games for awhile. You'll be amazed at the strength and endurance of these marvelous athletes.

The Knobbly Knees contest and the final sing-along are always crowd favorites. The kids will enjoy the scavenger hunt that will give them the opportunity to talk to many of the participants…and of course to win the yummy bag of candy! The kids will also get to try their hand at the Kid-sized Highland Games!

Don't miss the fun and entertainment at All Things Scottish: Celticfest 2008 on Saturday September 23rd from 11:00-6:00. Admission for this event is $8 for adults and kids 3-14 $2. Under two free. To learn more the please go to the Hawkeye Grand Gaelic Isles Society web site.

Information
Ushers Ferry Historic Village
5925 Seminole Valley TR NE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52411
Phone: 319-286-5763
E-mail at: darrinc@cedar-rapids.org

September 20, 2008
11:00-6:00

Cedar Rapids, Iowa