Winston, OR Highland Games

**Silent Raven** · 18th August 11, 03:08 PM

The Celtic highland games are this weekend in Winston Oregon, ill be there most likely helping out, i just went and help them get set up. was wondering if any other xmarks members were planning on attending?

http://www.dcscots.org/

**Really a McQueen** · 18th August 11, 09:12 PM

Maybe. I had forgotten about this, and may have to juggle my schedule a bit. Any place in particular to search for you if I get up that way? As a MacQueen, I doubt I'll find any close relatives, but it would be worth wearing the tank if I go.

**Silent Raven** · 18th August 11, 10:23 PM

not sure where ill be, just started helping out this morning, this will be my first time attending the Winston games, i think ill be wearing my MacPherson Sportkilt though. I believe that tomorrow is just a free concert and then the games actually start on saturday and sunday.

**Silent Raven** · 18th August 11, 10:25 PM

as far as i have hear the clans that will be represented are.. Clans Maclean, Mackenzie, Gregor, Macleod, Hall, Muir, Bell, Maclaren, Macdougal, Coastal Celtic Society and Clan Jack.

**vmac3205** · 19th August 11, 06:24 AM

We were all signed up to go, but are in New York City at the film festival instead! Hopefully we'll get back next year. We love the Winston Games.

**Really a McQueen** · 19th August 11, 01:14 PM

Just remember to look for dandelions being worn in some form.

I'll probably wear my MacQueen tank, with the hat badge shown in my avatar used as a kilt pin. And I will be perusing the wares of any vendors that are there.

**Really a McQueen** · 20th August 11, 07:08 PM

Well, I made the hour's drive north to the Winston Games, and had an enjoyable (if not hot) afternoon. The temperature was near 100°F (that's about 38°C), yet there were plenty of people in attendance. This had the greatest number of kilt wearers I had seen in one location at this end of the state. Quite a few were wear casual kilts, with several Sport Kilt and a few USA kilt logos noticed. Of course, I had to choose to wear a tank.

Luckily, everything turned out comfortable.

Watched a bit of the adult games, including the weight for height competition.

Also, ran into Silent Raven, over near the vendors' area. So we had a chat, and asked a total stranger to snap our photo.

On my way out the gate, the sponsors (the Douglas County Scottish Society) tried to entice me into volunteering for tomorrow, or at least consider volunteering next year. Next year may be a possibility, as things looked fun, and I know it takes a lot to put something like this on.

**Silent Raven** · 20th August 11, 07:35 PM

Looks good McQueen! i was there since 7 am and right about when we ran into each other was just about the hottest time of the day for sure. and i'm sure it will be just as hot tomorrow again! good to see you there! let me know of any other games or festivals in the area.