Saturday, July 5th, 2008
Rain or Shine!
The Round Hill Highland Games is a yearly festival
that celebrates Scottish heritage and tradition.
This year represents the 85th annual Highland Games,
to be held on Saturday, July 5, 2008
at Cranbury Park in Norwalk, Connecticut
The Round Hill Highland Games are the third oldest Games in the United States!
A wee bit o' Scotland will be at Cranbury Park in Norwalk CT
on Saturday, July 5, 2008, from 8am to 6pm.
We welcome those of Scottish descent
and also those wishing for a fun-filled day of Scottish activities.
Enjoy traditional Highland dancing, drum major, piping and drumming competitions,
pipe band competitions, Scottish country dancing, heavy athletic competitions,
amateur sports, children’s games & crafts, song and fabulous food & drink.
Plaids are proudly displayed in the Parade of Clans during opening ceremonies.
Clans encourage visitors to trace their heritage and learn about their Scottish history.
Children gather clan stamps on their Scottish Passport to win a prize, and
clan war cries resound as the tug-o-war teams pull to victory!
Pipe Bands with their colorful tartans will be competing throughout the day.
Highland Dance Competition begins in the morning at the dance pavilion.
Scottish Country Dancers entertain and invite us all to join in the dancing.
Folk music and a Scottish Rock Band will entertain us throughout the day.
Bring your singing voice and join in a sing-a-long of your favorite Scottish songs.
Heavy Athletics bring competitors from all over to toss the Hammer,
the Caber, the Weights and the Sheaf.
Our traditional Scottish competition includes events for both women and men.
Adults compete in amateur sport events, including running races,
rolling pin toss and tug-o-war competition.
Children can have their picture taken with photo cutouts of
the Loch Ness Monster, a Highland dancer, a Scottish chieftan or a beheaded Queen of Scotland!
There are many activities for children of all ages, including crafts, running races,
parent/child races and the children's tug-o-war.
The tempting smells of Scottish fish & chips and meat pies mingle with
the traditional American grilling of hot dogs and hamburgers.
Plenty of merchandise vendors provide a wide variety of Scottish and Celtic wares.
Don't miss the award presentations and massing of the bands during closing ceremonies,
as the bands take center field and play Amazing Grace to end the day's activities.
As Fergie says, "If that doesn't stir ye, you must be deid!"
Please come and join us for a festive day of family fun.
A good time will be had by all.
Click here for Pipe Band, Individual Piping & Drumming Competition schedule.
Please note that there will be no tenor or bass drumming competition
due to the unavailability of judges.
Click here for schedule of events.
Admission
Adults (ages 13-64) - $15
Seniors (ages 65+) - $10
Children (ages 5-12) - $5
Children under 5 - Free
Don't forget to bring your folding chairs & sunscreen!
Sorry, but NO pets are permitted on the Park grounds
Interested in becoming a Vendor? Contact our Secretary for more information!
To advertise with us, download our Ad Form.
We would like to thank
Wilton Corporate Park
64 Danbury Road, Wilton
for providing off-site parking
For directions to the Games and offsite parking, click here.
Round Hill Highland Games
Cranbury Park
Kensett Ave & Grumman Ave (off Route 7)
Norwalk, Connecticut
Saturday, July 5, 2008
www.roundhill.org
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