It’s one of the best-known and most unique Scottish festivals in the world. It has all the elements, Celtic music, athletics, Highland dancing, fiddling, piping, vendors, herding, camping, children’s games, clan tents, etc. What makes it different is where it is held and the people that gather there.
One of the oldest and most beautiful mountains on the east coast of the U.S., Grandfather Mountain is one of the best preserved nature locations of its kind anywhere. And a festival of this scale in this location separates it from all the others. It’s not the cheapest event of it type but there is no other experience like it on the planet. The vibe that the location produces can cause a person to go speechless for several moments.
The people that have gathered here are unique as well. They love their heritage and they love to immerse themselves in the festivities and joys that this place delivers. It’s the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games, second weekend of July for 56 years.
Celtic Force is coming at you in the next several weeks.
We will be handling the entertainment for these upcoming highland games; Gatlinburg, TN May 14-16 featuring Albannach, Cutthroat Shamrock, Thistledown Tinkers, Colin Grant Adams Greenville, SC May 28-29 featuring Albannach, Coyote Run Grandfather, Linville, NC July 8-11.
FINALLY, the line up for the Celtic Groves at Grandfather Mountain Highland Games is set. We are pleased to offer this line up that delivers a very wide range of Celtic music styles. We hope you make plans to join us from July 8-11 for “THE Gathering” at Grandfather Mountain with THE Celtic Force.
This year in celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Blue Ridge Parkway we will highlight music of Appalachia by featuring regional artists in Grove 3 and as part of our concerts. Hear the influence that Celtic music played on the development of what has become one of the most popular musical styles in the world.
Performing July 9-11:
Albannach
Brother
Clandestine
Colin Grant Adams
Ed Miller/Jill Chambliss/Scooter Muse
Forget Me Nots
Mother Grove
RG Absher & Celtic Connection
Teribus
The Blessed Blend
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The 54th Grandfather Mountain Highland Games will be held July 9-12, 2009 at MacRae Meadows on Grandfather Mountain near Linville, NC.
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