2008 Long Island Scottish Games
Scheduled Events at the Games Include:
Pipe Band Performances: |
Performances throughout the day by the Clan Gordon Highlanders, the Siol na h'Eireann Pipe Band, and the Northport Pipe and Drum Band |
Competitions:
Caber Toss * Putting the Stone * Putting the Sheaf * Arm Wrestling
Registration for athletic events will take place on the field.
This year we will offer solo piping and highland dance exhibitions in lieu of competitive piping and dancing |
Dancers:
Musicians:
The Cameron Scottish Music Ensemble
Contests:
Shortbread - Bring your best shortbread to the Games: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes
Children's Activities: |
MageErik the Magician * Big Hat Ed-Ventures * John Grimaldi the Kilted Juggler * Children's' Races (running, sack, and spoon) * Children's Tug-of-War * Children's Caber Toss * Face Painting by Danica * Temporary Tattoos by Karen * Pony Rides by Sweet Hills Stables * Petting Zoo by Parkway Stables * Children's Highland Dance Demonstration with the New York Celtic Dancers * |
Other Activities: |
Scottish Clan Society Tents * 42nd Regiment of Foot (Black Watch) Will Perform Drills and Set Up an 18th Century Campsite * Companions of the Cross Will Demonstrate Medieval Swordsmanship * Nassau County Scottish Country Dancers Exhibition * Falconry Display * Classic British Cars Display * Historical Weapons Display * Agility Dog Demonstration * Rescue Dog Adoptions * Meet the Scottish Dog Breeds |
See the Bullwood Project Caber |
A gift of goodwill and friendship from the people of Glasgow to the people of New York State, this carved 25 foot, 600 pound ceremonial caber is the largest in the world. The caber, decorated with images of Scotland and America and signed by residents and officials from Glasgow, was carved from the trunk of the 2007 Glasgow Christmas tree and sent to New York for the 2008 Tartan Day parade. |
Scottish Vendors * Food * Soda * Ice Cream |
Raffle for Tickets to Scotland on British Airways Ongoing Drawing of Gate Prizes |
Gates Open at 8 AM Official Opening Ceremonies and Massed Bands at 12:00 PM Raffle Drawing at 4:30 PM Closing Ceremonies at 5 PM |
Admissions to the Grounds are $15 for adults, $10 for senior citizens, $5 for children, and $5 for Old Westbury Gardens members |
Children under 12 not admitted unless accompanied by an adult |
Old Westbury Gardens does not permit dogs on the grounds or the sale of alcoholic beverages. |
Picnics are permitted, however, open fires or cooking are not allowed. |
