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The Caledonian Club of San Francisco, promoters of the Scottish Highland Gathering & Games, announced Monday that they once again signed a five-year contract with the Alameda County Fairgrounds just in time to celebrate the 148th annual event this weekend in Pleasanton.
“The Pleasanton Games is more than a cultural event for Scottish people; the games are an event for the whole family, regardless of one’s roots,” said Scottish Games Manager & Chief George McCombe. “Nearly everyone in the U.S. has a drop of Scottish or Irish blood in them, and it can be fully recognized at this event.”
The Scottish Highland Gathering & Games held at the Alameda County Fairgrounds is the largest in the United States, and the Caledonian Club works to preserve the Scottish culture and to educate young people.
The event features traditional dancing and music and also a Celtic rock concert, which includes rock ‘n’ roll with bagpipes and electric guitars.
The Scottish Gathering and Games not only bring culture and tradition but has economic impact on the Tri-Valley Region.
“The Scottish Games have been one of the mainstays of tourism for Tri-Valley for decades,” said Barbara Steinfeld, president of Visit Tri-Valley. “Because the Games take place in Pleasanton and the headquarter hotel is the San Ramon Marriott, the Games exemplify how tourism affects the entire Tri-Valley.
“The economic impact comes from visitors staying in hotels, campers staying in RV Parks, shopping and eating in restaurants. The Scottish Games events are so varied and so fun; they draw thousands to Tri-Valley.”
The Gathering & Games takes place from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 31, and Sunday, Sept. 1. For more information, visit www.thescottishgames.com.
I’m very pleased to see this! This is a classy event that brings much needed tourism and revenue to town. And bagpipes!
I must say I have a weak spot for bagpipes!
VIVA BAGPIPES! VIVA!
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