Virginia Scottish Games & Festival

The Virginia Scottish Games is a unique annual festival that celebrates Alexandria's Scottish Heritage. The cornerstone of the event is the highland athletic competition. In 2009, the Games will host many of the top-ranked professional athletes in North America to include several who have competed at the recent World Championships.

The Virginia Scottish Games includes piping & drumming, highland dancing, and fiddling competitions along with sheep-herding demonstrations, an antique car show, a variety of vendors & crafters, clan and society exhibits, a living history encampment, childrens activities, live entertainment and plenty of Scottish food and drink.

In 2009 Games will be host a Saturday night concert, featuring the World Champion City of Washington Pipe Band. In 1999, the band took the title of World Champion in Grade Two. In 2001 the band made the finals in the World Championships and took 12th overall. The concert will kick off at 6 p.m. with Alex Beaton and then Glengarry Bhoys. Those holding a Saturday ticket or 2009 Weekend Pass to the Games are welcome to remain for the concert. Tickets for the Saturday night concert are $10 and may be purchased at the gate beginning at 4 p.m.

Date and Times:
September 5-6, 2009
Games: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday Concert 6-8 p.m.

Location:
Great Meadow
5089 Old Tavern Rd
The Plains, VA.

Admission:
Full Weekend - $25 per adult
Single Day - $18 per adult
$5 for ages 5-12
Free for ages 5 and under

Official Website www.vascottishgames.org