Greetings one and all!

Plans are moving forward at warp speed for this years' inaugural
Southeast Scots Irish Festival and Games. For those of you who have expressed interest, here's the scoop; for those who didn't know yet – you don't want to miss out!

This year's festival and games brings a full Highland Games (75+
athletes), Piping Competition (8 bands), Sheep dog herding
demonstrations, Celtic harp demonstrations, heraldry and genealogy, historical reenactment, food and beverage (stout), 20+ clans, 20+ vendors, Irish step dancing, and music from acclaimed bands such as The Prodigals, Seven Nations, and The Mahones, and a whiskey tasting Saturday night.

Dates are March 7,8,9 with all activities taking place at the new City of Anderson Recreation Center at 1107 N. Murray Avenue in revitalized Downtown Anderson. This event is sure to include something for everyone. Additional details are being added daily to our website at www.scotsirishfest.com

Times for band performances are TBA based on their travel arrangements but all three major celtic bands are planned for a Friday pm performance and Saturday as well.

If you received this message and are interested in vendor/sponsor information, that has been sent under separate email. Weekly updates on the event will be emailed to you. Should you need more information, please email me direct at info@scotsirishfest.com

Tickets are available at McGee's Irish Pub (www.mcgeesirishpub.com), Jax New Orleans Bistro (www.jaxneworleansbistro.com) and at the gates
day of for $15.00 single day, or $30.00 for the three day pass (anyone over 12 years old).

We are excited to bring this to you on behalf of the Tri-State Celtic Association.

There will be a meeting for those interested in volunteering on
Thursday February 7th at 5:30pm at the recreation center. Thanks for your interest, we hope to see you at the South's first highland games of the year!

Slainte,
John Benca,
Vice-President Tri-State Celtic Association,
Organizer