Region II

Region II States

• District of Columbia
• Delaware
• Maryland
• Virginia
• North Carolina

Region II High Commissioner

Edward Clay
4621 Harwich Dr.
Waldorf, MD 20601

Phone: (301) 932-9434

Email: RegionHC2@clansstewart.org or haGGis65@verizon.net

2010 Festivals and Games

State Commissioners

2010 Games

2010 Games in North Carolina are hosted by NC State Commissioner Gerald Daniel:

2009 Festivals and Games

April 25, 2009--TheCeltic Festival of Southern Maryland is held at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum located on the Patuxent River near historic St. Leonard, Maryland. This picturesque 500+ acre historical and environmental preserve overlooks the site of the 1812 Battle of St. Leonard’s Creek and is hosted by The Celtic Society of Southern Maryland, Inc. a recognized non-profit organization which provides grants, scholarships, donations and supports cultural and historical events. Visit their website at www.cssm.org for discounted advanced tickets, lodging recomendations, an other celtic events and tourism ideas in southern Maryland. Follow thte "Festival" link near the top calendar for great festival information!

May 9--Fredrick Celtic Festival, Fredrick Fair Grounds, 301-695-3391

October 3-4--Chesapeake Celtic Festival, Furance Town Historic Site, Snow Hill, MD, 410-632-9595

October 3--Scotland County Highland Games, N.C. (from Gavin MacRoberts of Channel 14 in the Carolinas) LAURINBURG, N.C. – The first ever Scotland County Highland Games kicked off Saturday at the John Blue Home in Laurinburg. Organizers decided to host the games after the Highland Games held in a nearby county were discontinued.
For some, it was a chance to experience Scottish pride, even if they’re not Scottish.
“It is my first time to the games, and I am very, very impressed,” Scotland County resident Michael Chase said. “Everyone seems to be having a good time.”
One of the organizers from the first Highland Games out at Grandfather Mountain, which is one of the largest games in the nation, says he was impressed by the community support for the games in Scotland County.
“You have 46 different clan societies, sponsors, and that is really good.” Donald McDonald said. “I’m really pleased. This is where I wanted it to happen many, many years ago.”
The games hosted music and dancing, but at the heart were contests like the turning of the caber, where the goal is not to throw it the farthest, but to get the 120 to 160 pound pole to land vertically and then fall away from the athlete.
That was only one of several competitions, including weight lifting.
Organizers say more than 7,500 people and six pipe bands attended the Scotland County Highland Games.

Further reporting from North Carolina State Commissioner Gerald Daniel was also received:

"We were very proud to have brought the games along in just 8 months.
Clan MacLaren was the honored clan. I attended a talk on Sunday about
the alliances of the MacLarens with the Appin Stewarts. It was quite good.
We did get a new member with a strong promise of another and sold about $200 in merchandise.
Thanks to Marie for doing a rush order in time for the games!" Gerald

October 10--Ann Arundel Scottish Festival, Ann Arundel County Fair Grounds Annapolis MD, 818 886 4968

December 6--Scottish Christmas Walk, Alexander, Virginia

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