About This Event

Highland Games and Celtic Music Festival. Nov 9 and 10. Gulfport. The event will be held at the Harrison County Fairgrounds, 15321 County Farm Rd. The event features two full days of Scottish culture, food, music, and athletics. There will be sanctioned Highland athletic competitions on both days and three award-winning bagpipe bands from three different states. Two stages of Celtic music and dance featuring Highland Reign (from Indiana), The Jollies, Blarney Coast, Celtic Crossroads, The Crescent and Clover Celtic Band, Emerald Accent, the New Orleans Celtic Harp Ensemble, Red McWilliams and the MacCrossan School of Irish Dance, and Niall O’Leary School of Irish Dance. Watch jousting competitions and try your hand at axe throwing. Authentic Scottish foods will be available. Visit various clan tents to learn about Scottish heritage. Buy handmade goods from select artisans and Scottish-themed vendors. Experience Scottish culture through storytelling, sheep-herding demonstrations, petting highland cows, and even a unicorn. Details: 228-380-1642 or email mshighlandsandislands@gmail.com.