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Saturday,
August 26, 2000
Mississippi Valley
Fairgrounds
Davenport, IA
Starlight Ballroom

Gates Open 8 am

OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
FOR GENERAL ADMISSION
and
HIGHLAND DANCE COMPETITION

RAIN OR SHINE !

CELTIC HIGHLAND GAMES
OF THE QUAD CITIES

Schedule of events

In addition,we will feature a Parade of Tartans
Competitive Athletes,
Scottish Dancers & Pipers
Hands on History at the Children's & Teen Areas
Scottish Foods & Merchandise
Scottish Clan Tents to help find your Roots
Tents serving up Celtic Music, Stories & Brew
A variety of Celtic Traditions Demonstrated
Kilted Pipers & Drummers
Ceilidh (party with Celtic entertainment)
and much, much more at the MISSISSIPPI VALLEY FAIRGROUNDS!

(attractions subject to change)

For special hotel rates, please contact the Davenport Holiday Inn at 319-391-1230. Be sure to mention the Highland Games to receive special rates, $72.00 per night. Deadline for reservations is August 23, 2000.

MAIN STAGE SCHEDULE

9:15 - Midlothian Pipe Band

10:00 - Step Dancers

10:45 - Story Teller / shaunaghsey

11:15 - Welsh Dancers

11:55 - MC/Announcements prior to Parade of Tartans

12:00 - Parade of Tartans

12:30 - Story Teller / bard

1:00 - Step Dancers

1:45 - Story Teller

2:15 - Fiddler - Ruth Connolly

2:45 - Welsh Dancers

3:15 - Knobbly Knees Contest, and various and sundry announcements.

3:30 - Ceili Dancers

4:15 - Clan Chattan / SCA

5:00 - Awards Ceremony & Anthems with John Caldwell (Games Pastor)

5:15 - Clan Chattan Drum Finale

6:00 Ceilidh in the Starlight

6:00 - "Listen" Alternative Rock

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

8 a.m. Registration for Athletic Competitions (field)

8 a.m. Registration for tug-of-war

8 a.m. Registration for Primary, Beginners & Novice Highland Dancers (Starlight Ballroom)

9 a.m. Tug-of-War starts in field next to Heavy events area

9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Athletic Qualifications (field)
18 lb. stone throw
56 lb. weight toss for distance
28 lb. weight toss for distance

9 a.m. Dance Competitions: Primary/Beginners/Novice (Starlight Ballroom)

11:30 a.m. Assembly for Parade of Tartans

Noon: Mid-day Ceremony - Parade of Tartans

Noon: Dance Registration Intermediate/Premier dancers (Starlight Ballroom)

12:30 to 3 p.m. Athletic Competitions: Caber Toss, 16 lb. Sheaf Toss, 56 lb. Weght Toss for height and distance

1 p.m. Dance Competition: Intermediate/Premier dancers (Starlight Ballroom)

3:15 p.m. "Bonniest Knees" Contest - Open to all men in kilts (Entertainment stage)

5 p.m. Closing Ceremonies

6 p.m. Ceilidh - Open to All! Please join us for music and dancing in the Starlight Ballroom.

6 p.m. Alternative Rock of "Listen" on the main stage.

Listed Times are approximate and are subject to change.