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Ben Lomond Scottish Day
October 4 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free
Ben Lomond Scottish Day
Saturday, October 4, 1 – 5pm
Join us for Ben Lomond Scottish Day, a celebration of our town’s proud Scottish roots! This family-friendly festival features live Scottish music, cèilidh community dance, a falconry demonstration, delicious food and drinks for sale, kids’ activities and more. There will also be a shortbread contest and a Silent Auction benefiting the Ben Lomond Village Alliance. Come in your tartan best and enjoy an afternoon filled with culture, history, and community spirit.
EVENT LINEUP
1:00–1:30 PM | Raising of the Scottish Flag, Harpists & Bagpipes
1:30–2:00 PM | Falconry Demonstration, The 3 Falconeers
2:00–3:00 PM | Celtic Music, Jay Salter and the Celtic Circle Band
3:00–4:30 PM | Cèilidh Community Dance, Haggis and Avocado
4:30 PM | Shortbread Contest Awards
4:30–5:00 PM | Scottish Dancers, San Jose School of Highland Dancing
SHORTBREAD CONTEST – To participate in the Shortbread Contest, please bring your entry cut into at least 50 pieces, 1 inch x 1 inch in size. Bring your treat to the booth by 1:30 PM; the winner will be announced at 4:30 PM. Register and let us know you’ll be competing! RSVP to the event and sign up! ENTER THE CONTEST
T-SHIRT PRESALES – Our wee man muse, Ben, will be the star on our event T-shirt. Order yours before the event and pick it up there! ORDER YOUR T-SHIRT
PARKING – Street parking is available in Ben Lomond. You can find ample additional parking at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 9545 Love Creek Road.
VOLUNTEER AT THE EVENT – We have plenty of ways you can volunteer at the event! From donations and setup to running a booth, we’d love to have your help at this signature Ben Lomond event. SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER
