Getting Scottish in Connecticut

Being Scottish in Connecticut means I take notice of all the little things like where to buy Irn Bru, Tunnocks Tea Cakes or Haggis (not that I actually would buy a haggis - ewww) like the upcoming Scottish festivals listed below, and the town names, Scotland for example! Did you know that Connecticut has an official State Tartan? I actually just discovered it myself. Pictured above, isn't it lovely?

According to the Connecticut State Library the above pattern was selected by the Connecticut General Assembly in May 1995 as the official tartan of the state: A plaid, with large blue stripes representing Long Island Sound, large green stripes representing forest, medium gray stripes representing granite, red and yellow pin stripes representing autumn leaves and white pin stripes representing snow.

Upcoming Scottish Events in Connecticut
(Updated for 2009)

Pipes In The Valley

"Connecticut's premier Celtic music event of the year"
This Celtic Music Festival celebrates nine years at the Riverfront with bagpipes, Celtic Fiddling, Scottish Drumming, Highland Games, Step Dancing and Kids Activities! Sponsored by The Olde Burnside Brewing Co., this year's event promises a day filled with fun, flavor and world-class entertainment! CHEERS!
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2009

Time: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Admission Free
Riverfront Plaza, 300 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT
http://pipesinthevalley.com/

26th Annual Scottish Festival
Hosted by the St. Andrew's Society of Connecticut the festival includes much toe-tappin' music, Clan Tents, Bonnie Knees Contest, Children's Games, Sheep herding demonstration and Scottish Breed Dog Show, Weavers, Connecticut Society of Genealogists, Scottish Imports and Scottish Food, Dance exhibition of Scottish Country Dancing and a whole heck of a lot more!
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2009

Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm - Rain or Shine!
Admission: $10.00 - 16 yrs and older
$5.00 - Seniors and children 6-15
Free - under six
Goshen Fairgrounds, Route 63, Goshen, CT
http://www.sasct.org/festival.html

22nd Annual Scotland Highland Games
Its in a town called Scotland, it can't miss! This annual festival features Highland Dance Competition, Dads, Brothers, Boyfriends Pas de Basque & High Cuts, Dance Competition for Charity, Individual Piping and Drumming Competition, Highland Athletic Competition (big things will be thrown), Celtic Music, Harp Demonstration, Highland Cattle, Sheep Dog Demonstration, Clan Village and Scottish Vendors with Food and Wares.
Date: Sunday, October 11, 2009
Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (Rain or Shine)
Admission: Adults $12.00
Seniors (65+) $10.00
Children (6 to 16) $ 5.00
Children (5 and Under w/ paying Adult) *Free*
Edward Waldo Homestead, Waldo Road, Scotland, CT
http://www.scotlandgames.org/

There is a great selection of Scottish, English and Irish goods at the UK Gourmet in Newtown or Mrs Bridges Pantry in Woodstock.

Linzi

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