Quote Originally Posted by Phogfan86 View Post
Our band is headed to our first competition in 10 years in a few weeks at the McPherson (KS) Scottish Festival. The Heelan' games and the pipe competition are unsanctioned, but it's a terrific little small town and it's got a very low-pressure, high-friendliness vibe. It's a nice gatherin'.

Thing is, McPherson's located in a "dry" county. There is indeed a liquor store in McPherson -- I believe it may be the only one in the county -- but there's no alcohol allowed at the festival and no beer tent.

Therefore, massed bands are depressingly good. I'm surprised they can get any pipers there at all, frankly.
Whoa. Hold up. You guys have your Games in a dry county? How do you greet each other if scotch is not allowed?