Chicago Scottish Festival and Highland Games

Illinois Saint Andrew Society (ISAS) presents the 22nd Annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games, June 20-21, 2008 at the Polo Grounds in Oak Brook, Illinois. The festival is open to the public on Friday, June 20 from 4:00pm - 10:00pm and Saturday, June 21 from 8:00am - 10:00pm.

The ISAS is proud to once again present the 2-day summer celebration with an extensive unique variety: a Champion Supreme Pipe Band competition; Highland Dance competition; Heavy Athletics Chicago Open; Children's Soccer Tournament; Rugby Sevens Highland Challenge; British Car Show; cultural exhibits; Scotch whisky tastings and seminars; live Celtic musical performances (both traditional and Celtic rock); Parade of Tartans; Kilted Mile Run; Raffle; Children's crafts and activities; and a variety of attendee contests such as the Shortbread, Knobbly Knees, Haggis Hurling and Haggis Eating. Attendees can also enjoy traditional Scottish cuisine and drink, including a Tea Tent and the Celtic Marketplace, where a variety of unique Scottish and Celtic merchandise will be available for purchase.

The Illinois Saint Andrew Society nourishes the Scottish identity through service, fellowship and the celebration of Scottish culture. Established in 1845, the Society is the oldest charity in Illinois and the largest Scottish organization in North America. As well as offering financial support for the promotion of Scottish Arts, the Illinois Saint Andrew Society offers a wide range of elder care services at our Scottish Home

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• Haggis
• Scottish
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• Shortbread
• Knobbly
• Knees
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• bagpipes
• highland
• dance

[aprylISAS]

This video rocks!

[pmeers2]

I see myself at 0:16, I'm the male tenor drummer on the far right.

[mrlaymansterms1]

we need a four minute video of the same stuff. Great job Apryl. Who's chadstur? Stick it chad

[chadstur1991]

Why do I see Welsh and Irish flags at a Scottish festival? So fucking annoying!

[falsebottom]

Good vid'. Great editing, too.

[BilboBaggins555]

Best vertion of On The Bonnie Banks O' Loch Lomond ever!

[centromarmo]

am so proud to see others joining in and keeping scotland flying high,steve mc gregor

[midnighttribe]

YEAH!! We had a blast dancing at the Highland Games this year! Thanks for inviting us!