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Ohio Scottish Games and Celtic Festival

Ohio Scottish Games and Celtic Festival
Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds
June 23 & 24, 2023

Established in 1977, the long standing Ohio Scottish Games and Celtic Festival is presented by members of The Ohio Scottish American Cultural Society of Ohio, an organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of their proud Scottish Heritage and ancestry.

Ohio Scottish Games and Celtic Festival


The Ohio Scottish Games highlight the traditional dance, music and athletics of the ancient highland games. This event is for the enjoyment of all Scots and friends as well as to introduce the Scottish Arts and traditions to the community. The Ohio Scottish Games runs under The Scottish American Cultural Society of Ohio, Inc. (SACSO).

One of the things that makes this event stand out from so many festivals is the variety of activities attendees can participate in and/or observe. There is literally something for everyone.

Ohio Scottish Games and Celtic Festival map


We broke down our coverage as follows. Just click on a link to visit that section and see lots of videos and photos.

Clans

Gathering and Exhibits from the Clans

Clan Muirhead

Muirhead Clan Society



Music and Dance

Celtic Music, Highland Dances, Harps, Instruments and More

Scottish Highland Dance

Scottish Highland Dance Competition


See the Brady-Campbell School of Irish Dance, Royal Scottish Country Dance Group, The Kilroys, The Prodigals, the Scottish Harp Competition, a collection of acoustic Celtic instruments from Steeltown Acoustic Instruments Experience and more.


The Grand Parade

The Grand Parade was one of the best parades we have seen in a long time. It featured lots of bagpipe units, many Clans in their namesake tartans, Irish wolfhounds, Knights in armor, Clydesdale horses and even a flock of sheep being pursued by a border collie. Lots of photos at the link but watch the video (below).




Knights of Valour Extreme Jousting

The knights in armor riding horses and competing was a highlight for many.

Knights of Valour joust at Ohio Scottish Games and Celtic Festival

Knights of Valour jousting



Other Activities

The Ohio Scottish Games and Celtic Festival had a variety of unique, interesting and fun activities. One popular event was the Heavy Athletic Competitions including the Sheaf Toss which we cover here. We also spoke with a Blacksmith, watched Medieval Style Combat and more.

Fencing from Barony of the Cleftlands

Fencing from Barony of the Cleftlands


Photos and videos of some of these activities.


Animals - Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Dogs

The Clydesdale Horses, Highland Cows, Border Collies, Sheep and other Animals were great to see. The majesty of the 2000 lb Clydesdale. The leadership of the border collie herding the sheep. Lots of fun for all.

Clydesdale horse in parade

Clydesdale horse in the parade



Organizations

There were many information and resource exhibits at the Festival including two historic Scottish organizations and one representing the Isle of Man.

The Scottish Heritage Association of Northeast Ohio (SHANO) has been preserving and promoting Scottish Heritage & Traditions since 1885. They have a variety of activities and programs including an annual celebration of the birth of Robert Burns.

Scottish Heritage Association of Northeast Ohio (SHANO)

In addition, the Scottish Cultural Garden was at the Festival as well. Representatives are from the main Scottish heritage groups in North East Ohio, along with senior members of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Foundation. The group is working with landscape architect James McKnight to develop a garden plan that features plants native to Scotland.

Alex Murray, Bill Kennedy and Bob Crawford

Alex Murray, Bill Kennedy and Bob Crawford


There were many more activities and things to see and we didn't even touch on the food and drink! The 2023 Ohio Scottish Games and Celtic Festival was a grand success and a lot of fun.

Pants are for guys with ugly legs

Got Kilt?

Be sure to visit the Ohio Scottish Games and Celtic Festival to make plans to attend the 2024 event.


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