Grandfather Mountain Highland Games

**Wil** · 17th June 13, 10:34 AM

Sounds good Thomas.

**Donald Ferguson** · 23rd June 13, 07:38 PM

Well....it doesn't rain every year. But hey its the highlands so

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I'm staying in banner elk at best Western. They may still have some rooms available not sure this close. But from there its only about 5 or so miles to grandfather. bring sunscreen for sure even if there are clouds you can still bring nicely there. And as you may have heard..really good music in the groves all day long if that's your thing.

**McFarkus** · 24th June 13, 07:24 AM

I will be there - camping out with my brother, Turpin's, family.

**RyanMac** · 27th June 13, 11:23 AM

I will be there. My family attends every year, but I have missed the past 2 due to.......life. If I could have thought to register here on the site sooner I could have told you to spring for any package that offers parking on the mountain. Riding the busses, and not being able to come and go as you please can be a pain, especially if you have younger children with you (as I do).

**StaceyFergs** · 30th June 13, 12:04 AM

This is my first time in attendance and I'm nearly BURSTING I'm so excited! So far I have learned that I need rubber boots, an umbrella, a rain poncho, 42 gallons of sunscreen, possibly a bathing suit for when it's +95, possibly a thick kilt/bearskinrug for nights when it cools off, hiking boots and a large floppy hat - does that sound like Nirvana or what?! I'm so excited I can hardly wait - the 12 hour flight better go by quickly! NC has some interesting liquour laws, does that mean we'll not be able to drink beer? I would be sad about that!

**RyanMac** · 1st July 13, 05:15 AM

Ok about drinking at the games. What I will present to you are the facts as I know them. A: Grandfather Mountain is now part of the NC state parks authority. As such, the blanket law says no alcohol is allowed on state park property. B: The games are a celebration of our heritage, and with that comes the making, and drinking of various brands of Scotch Whiskey. Some of which are displayed at Clan tents C:These are Highland Games, and as such there will be Scots, and those of Scottish heritage blanketing the landscape. Do you expect them not to be drinking? D: My sporran has never been searched for my flask that I may or may not be carrying. E: Likewise, my cooler of beverages and lunch/snack items has also never been searched. Your choices are your own, but should you chose to partake, remember this is a family event. Know when to say when.

**JamesIII** · 1st July 13, 08:03 AM

I'm going to make the Drive up, although I'll probably only be able to make it Saturday. I'm excited, I've always enjoyed the games here in Greenville but have heard so much about the Grandfather Mtn games I've always wanted to go. I wish I could make it for more than one day but looking forward to it anyway!

**davidlpope** · 16th July 13, 05:12 PM

It was great to see everyone on Saturday. Thursday night was a lot of fun. One of the quirks of Xmarks, though, is that John and I were goofing around while in line for the opening ceremony without me knowing that he was "WVHighlander".

Sunday morning's weather was fierce. The Inverness cape, wellies, and bonnet came in handy.

**Hawk** · 16th July 13, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by davidlpope

It was great to see everyone on Saturday. Thursday night was a lot of fun. One of the quirks of Xmarks, though, is that John and I were goofing around while in line for the opening ceremony without me knowing that he was "WVHighlander".

Sunday morning's weather was fierce. The Inverness cape, wellies, and bonnet came in handy.

Wheres the photos of John WVH? Or was he sequestered after the bringing in of the clans....

Hawk