The 2008 Festival and Highland Games will be held Saturday, May 10 at the east end of Living History Farms on Hickman Road in Urbandale, Iowa from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The registration for the athletes will be at 10:00 and the athletics will start at 10:30 a.m.
Entertainment included celtic instrumental group The Flatland Ramblers, the singing group Orckes & Trolles, Irish Step Dancers from the Foy School of Traditional Irish Dance, Darren Raleigh - Celtic Harper/Story Teller, and Michael McClellan Story Teller. Also demonstrations by the Scottish American Military Society, The MacKenzie Highlander Pipe & Drums, The Des Moines High School Rugby Club.
Some of the athletes who are competing include:
Bill Leffler, 2-time Master's World Champion
Jim Spalding, 4-time Master's World Champion (under 200 lb. class)
Thom Van Vleck, world record holder in Weight Over Bar (42 lbs. for 20' 6")
Ian MacDougall, Des Moines resident and newcomer
Brock Fredricksen, top amateur division thrower
Rebecca Yoder, female thrower from Wellman, Iowa
Ken Stewart, 4-time west coast champion
Updated May 5, 2008
What is the Central Iowa Celtic Festival?
It is a way of celebrating Celtic culture and heritage. It includes entertainment and exhibits related to other aspects of Scottish, Irish and Welsh culture. If you or your ancestors emmigrated from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, The Isle of Man, Cornwall (Southwest England), Brittany (Northern France) or Galicia (Northern Spain) then you are likely descended from the Celts. At the festival you will see performances by Irish Step Dancers & Irish and Scottish Bands.
This year the Highland Games includes a Master's competition. For those who are not familiar with the Celtic culture, Highland games are traditional competitions originating in the highland areas of Scotland and still held there and in other parts of the world where Scots have settled. The competition is best known for traditional competitive athletic heavy events.
Various clan societies will be in attendance. Guests can find out information about their Scottish roots and can become active in their own clan society if they wish.
Various vendors selling Scottish, Irish and Welsh memorabilia will also be present selling everything from Scottish food and beer and assorted Celtic apparel and jewelry.
For More Information Contact:
A Celtic Tradition
7672 Hickman Road
Windsor Heights , IA 50322-4510
515-278-8302
Athletic Coordinator E-mail: brad@2celts.com
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Last updated 5/25/2008