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Midland Highland Festival: Free Family Fun!!
White Pine Sponsors Highland Festival in Midland, MI
The White Pine Celtic Arts Council will be hosting a Highland Festival in
Midland on Saturday, June 19, 2010 at Chippewassee Park near downtown Midland!
The public is welcome and there is no entrance fee. Events will include:
Caber Toss, Stone Throw, Sheep Herding, and Highland Dancing, along with bagpipe
bands from around Michigan. There will be food and other vendors available on-site as well.
There will be live Celtic music, children's activities, and an amateur Highland Athletics competition
- Date: Saturday, June 19, 2010
Tentative Schedule of Events:
9 AM - 5 PM: Heavy Events with the Highland Athletes
Noon: Opening Ceremonies with Massed Bands
Afternoon Activities:
Live Celtic music in the spectator tent
12:30 - 1:00 Highland Dancing demonstration
1:30 & 3:30 Border Collie and sheep demonstration
Pipeband performances in the afternoon
5 PM - Closing Ceremonies with the massed bands
Location: Chippewassee Park - Over the Tridge in downtown Midland.
Click here for a map.
The park can be accessed from Golfside Dr., from the Farmer's Market area of downtown
Midland and also the St. Charles Park area.
Admission: Free to all ages!
Downtown Activities: Great shopping, superb restaurants, fabulous coffee, and maybe a Loons game!
Funding for the Midland Highland Festival comes from the White Pine Celtic Arts Council, area businesses, and private individuals.
Please consider becoming a sponsor of our festival. Follow our Contact Us link at the bottom or top of this page to find out how you can get involved.
Check back often as details will be posted as they are available
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