19th annual Scottish Festival & Games on Feb. 18 and 19 at the Queen Mary in Long Beach,CA.
The two-day Scottish extravaganza features sheep herding demonstrations, Highland athletics and dancing competitions, dart tournament, full pipe band, historical reenactments, firing demonstrations, as well as Scotch whisky tastings and plenty of authentic Scottish foods and ales.
A colorful grand parade on both Saturday and Sunday will include Scottish clans, massed pipes and drums, as well as special guest Grand Marshals.
During the outdoor festival, visitors can not only walk the decks of the Queen Mary, they can talk ancestral history with members of more than 40 Scottish clans and browse Scottish and Celtic merchandise. An interactive kids’ zone will provide wee lads and lassies the opportunity to get acquainted with Border Collies and other sheep herding breeds.
Ticket Prices:
One-DayPass: Adult – $18 online / $22 at the event; Seniors/Military – $16 online / $20 at the event; Child (age 5-11) – $12 online / $15 at the event
Two-DayPass: Adult – $24 online / $28 at the event; Seniors/Military – $22 online / $26 at the event;
Child (age 5-11) – $16 online / $20 at the event
Admission includes a Self-Guided Shipwalk Tour and access to the ship’s historic exhibits. Parking is an additional charge. Regular festival hours are Saturday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
For more information and to buy tickets online visit QueenMary.com
