Taste of Scotland Festival

This festival is three days of Scottish fun, Scottish foods, Scottish music, a Clan Parade, the Highland Games Competition, Scottish Dancing, Youth Games, Border Collies and Sheep, Birds of Prey, Crafters Vendors & More.

Scottish Culture for the Whole Family!

Friday, June 19 – Clan parade and concert

Downtown Franklin, NC

• 6:00 p.m. – A kickoff parade down Main St., followed by the Ceilidh (pronounced kay-lee – Scottish for party) at the Gazebo – corner of Iotla and Main St. in downtown Franklin. People are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets or both.
• free concert with Celtic Road

Saturday, June 20 – Festival & Highland Games

Macon County Fairgrounds (1436 Georgia Rd.)

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Three gates to purchase tickets

• Admission:  
  • Ages 12 and up: $15;
  • Ages 6-11: $5;
  • Under age 5: Free
  • Bring your own chair

• Highlands Games Competition (pictured above)
• Axe throwing
• Herding Dog and Birds of Prey demonstrations
• Viking reenactors
• Clan tents and parade
• Pipes and Drums and bands on stage
• Bonniest knees and Haggis Hurl Contests

Music

• Celtic Road (Friday evening and Saturday)
• Jenny and the Weasles
• Tripping Up the Stairs
• Mountain Muse

Fairgrounds Kids Fun

• Childrens Area: Must Have Family to Monitor Physical Activity
• Craft Vendors: Building D at gate
• Food Vendors: Three Scottish food vendors plus the American Legion Riders will be offering hot dogs.
• Ice Cream plus Kona Ice.

Sunday, June 21 – Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan Church Service

Downtown Franklin, NC

• 10:00 a.m. – Franklin First Presbyterian Church
  • • • Our Worship Service will include the Kirkin O’ the Tartans: wear your tartan, hear the bagpiper play, and hear our Presbyterian men sing “How Great Thou Art”. A luncheon in Tartan Hall will follow the service. All are welcome!