Scottish highland games 2012 pennsylvania

Thank you for your wonderful music and for the information. Longfellow, Kansas City, MO. The haunting melodies and sensuous rhythms, the magnificent harmonies and lively tempos, the fun and energy are just the best combination of pleasure to the senses. I hate to think we have to wait another year to see you perform again! But under the influence of the kilt-clad Rogues, the effect is smoothly mesmerizing. This, I thought, would be a fun addition to my Christmas music collection. I figured it would be weirdly irreverent with the title.

I was surprised. Apart from the title track, Hellbound Sleigh is mostly a lovely and lively collection of familiar Christmas and Holiday songs - some stand alone, others as part of medleys. Most are instrumental with pipes and bagpipes, violins and drums - along with other instruments that do give these time-honored classics unique elements.

I have friends who are bellydancers. I can totally see this album as the base of a holiday-themed dance routine for them. There's a tribal sense to the instrumentals that make you want to move to the rhythm. There are amazing - and different - combinations of songs on this album, too.

My church has a symphonic violin player. The skill and musicianship is intricate and skilled. If you're like me and buy a new Christmas album each year, this is the one to get this year. Only a decade ago, most North American Celtic groups were just loose imitations of bands like Battlefield, Tannahill Weavers, and Osian.

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Celtic Fling at Mount Hope Held on the grounds of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire—This unique atmosphere provides a fun and exciting backdrop to this one-of-a-kind Celtic festival! Your browser does not support the video tag. Carding Policy No matter what your age, please be prepared to show proper identification in order to sample from the wineries or consume alcohol. Living History The Celtic Fling brings history to life with demonstrations, re-enactments, traditional demonstrations and more!

Clan Mackintosh. Highland Games at the Celtic Fling. Heavy Events Scots have tested their strength against each other at Highland gatherings for centuries. Similar to our modern-day shot put, using a stone weighing 16 to 28 pounds instead of a steel ball. Each contestant is allowed a 7. Athletes throw metal weights with a chain or handle attached in a toss for maximum distance. A 9-foot run-up is permitted, but the most popular throwing form is similar to that of the discus.

Best throw out of three counts. Scottish Hammer. A round metal hammer head weighing 22 pounds with a cane staff is thrown for distance. Best of three throws. A weight, with handle attached, is tossed over a bar raised between two standards. The bar is initially set at a height agreed upon by all competitors.

Using only one hand, each athlete has three attempts to clear the bar at each level. Of course, the event goes on until only one is left who has cleared the bar. Caber Toss. This is the centerpiece for modern Highland Games and remains a true test of not only brute strength but timing and balance as well. We note constantly that Caber winners are not necessarily the largest athletes on the field.

The Caber itself is a tapered log, approximately 19 feet long, weighing up to pounds. The athlete hoists it up, folds his hands under the end whilst cradling it against the shoulder.

Judging is based as if one were looking at a clock. Featured Merchandise Official T-Shirt Commemorate your visit to the Celtic Fling at Mount Hope with the official T-Shirt featuring all of your favorite musicians appearing at the festival in a fun style on the back.

Assorted Glassware A wide range of Celtic Fling inspiraed glassware is available! Merchants at the Celtic Fling A variety of Celtic merchants will join us at the Fling to showcase their unique wares and traditional crafts.

Oh, Jessa! Venus Rising Candle Co. Royal Kitchens Enjoy delicious foods from all of our Celtic kitchens throughout the Shire. Apple Haus Location M. Bosun Pete's Location P. Braten Und Bierhalle Location T. Celtic Knot Location K. German Kitchen Location R. Kettle Craic Location C. MacBeth's Location L. Majesty's Cup Location D. New World Inn Location O. Prancing Schwein Location S.

Public House Location F. Queen's Confectionery Location J. Scappi's Brick Hearth Location B. Traveling Carts Throughout the Grounds. Location I. Wicked Pickle Location E. Witch's Hat Location G. Braten Und Bierhalle Location 9. Cockney's Oasis Location 2. German Kitchen Location 8. Just Whiskey Location 1. Oarhouse Provisions Location 6. O'Malley's Location 3.

Frequently Asked Questions If you have any other questions that have not been answered below, please contact our business offices at , Monday through Friday, 9AM-4PM or fill out the contact form below. General Information Where is the event located physical address? The street address is Lebanon Rd. Manheim, PA Where do I park? There is plenty of free parking and attendants will direct you when you arrive at the festival.

What are the hours of operation? What is the best time to arrive? Arrive at least 20 minutes before opening 11AM for the best chance for a speedy entry. What is there to do at the festival? We will be celebrating all things Celtic on our acre Shire, so there are plenty of events to keep you occupied! Enjoy live music that ranges from traditional pipe bands to modern Celtic rock bands, and everything in between. Taste delicious Celtic cuisine, fresh brewed Swashbuckler ales, a wide variety of Mount Hope wines and so much more!

There will be numerous activities for kids and adults alike, so the Celtic Fling is truly a festival for the whole family! Can we leave and re-enter the festival? Re-entry is permitted at the Celtic Fling.

Be sure to have your hand stamped as you are leaving the gates to ensure readmittance. Does the Faire accept credit cards or checks? The festival accepts most major credit cards and cash for ticket sales. We do not accept personal checks for ticket sales. Please note that all food booths, bars and some merchants on the Shire are cash-only.

There are multiple ATMs available throughout the fairegrounds. What types of foods are available? Enjoy delicious foods from various Royal Kitchens throughout the grounds! No outside food, beverages or coolers are permitted to be brought onto the grounds of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire. Guests with special dietary needs should print and complete the Visitor Allergen Card and present it at the Customer Service Window at the front gate when they arrive at the Faire for approval to bring in special dietary foods for the individual only.

The Faire does not have separate allergy-friendly kitchens and is unable to guarantee that a menu item is completely free of allergens. Our menu items are reliant on supplier ingredient labels, and we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the contents of each food item.

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