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How many Scots does it take to toss a caber? About 250…one to actually toss the caber, and 249 working together to present the annual Capital District Scottish Games to be held at the Altamont Fairgrounds on September 1 st & 2nd.
Clan MacRae stated this annual tradition in 1939, and it has continued under the auspices of the Schenectady Pipe Band since 1978. The band will lead the Tartan Parade at 12 noon on Saturday at the Altamont Fairgrounds, and will have as many as 200 volunteers working on the Games Field while the parade marches past the Grandstands. These Scottish Games volunteer workers will be busy organizing events such as the Scottish Breeds Dog Show, the Bonniest Knees Contest, Children’s’ events, Vendor Booths, Food Services, Pipe Band & Highland Dance Competitions, Clan Gatherings and of course, the Athletic events. A few of the committee members have been volunteering their time since before the band took on the Games 41 years ago, and have seen the Games grow from a small gathering to as many as 15,000 in attendance.
The Massed Band performances are the highlight of the day for volunteers and spectators, as hundreds of pipers and drummers play at opening and closing ceremonies. Be sure to purchase your tickets in advance before August 30th . As always, children 12 years old and under are free, so bring the whole family. For more information and advance discounted tickets go to www.scotgames.com
For your last Summer hurrah, treat your family to the Capital District Scottish Games!
Enter using the link below for a chance to a Family 4-pack to Capital District Scottish Games on September 1st and 2nd at the Altamont Fairgrounds.
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