mudd
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FREE BEER at the Ringwood (Vic) Highland Games 29th March
Ringwood Highland Games is an Eastern Suburbs tradition dating back many years,
The Eastern Suburbs was heavily populated by the Scottish in the founding years and
has played a part in the shaping of this side of Melbourne, many street names are
that of Scottish places and families.
The Highland games is a gathering of the clans such as would be seen in Scotland on
a yearly basis (Such as the Edinburgh Tattoo) and have things such as;
Pipe Band Competition
Scottish Country Dancing
Highland Dancing
Dogs Flyball Competition
Light/Heavy Games (Think
Caber/gumboot tossing)
Haggis Hurling
Scottish Martial Arts (is that a
headbutting competition?)
Swordplay
Scottish Clan Tents
Childrens animal farm and activities
Range of hot and cold foods
Scottish Foods (including new
world Haggis)
Stalls with Scottish and local goods
and now by popular appointment .
FREE BEER!!! :beerbang:
Tickets $17 Adult
$15 Concession
$8 (6-18) Child
$35 Family
Many thanks to Yob who has done all the work behind the scenes getting this one up.
Cheers Mudd
Ringwood Highland Games is an Eastern Suburbs tradition dating back many years,
The Eastern Suburbs was heavily populated by the Scottish in the founding years and
has played a part in the shaping of this side of Melbourne, many street names are
that of Scottish places and families.
The Highland games is a gathering of the clans such as would be seen in Scotland on
a yearly basis (Such as the Edinburgh Tattoo) and have things such as;
Pipe Band Competition
Scottish Country Dancing
Highland Dancing
Dogs Flyball Competition
Light/Heavy Games (Think
Caber/gumboot tossing)
Haggis Hurling
Scottish Martial Arts (is that a
headbutting competition?)
Swordplay
Scottish Clan Tents
Childrens animal farm and activities
Range of hot and cold foods
Scottish Foods (including new
world Haggis)
Stalls with Scottish and local goods
and now by popular appointment .
FREE BEER!!! :beerbang:
Tickets $17 Adult
$15 Concession
$8 (6-18) Child
$35 Family
Many thanks to Yob who has done all the work behind the scenes getting this one up.
Cheers Mudd