The Milwaukee Highland Games/Scottish Fest in Hart Park in Wauwatosa, Saturday June 6th
An authentic taste of the Scottish Highlands can be found this Saturday at Hart Park in Wauwatosa.
The Annual Highland Games or Scottish Fest begins at 9 a.m. and continues through 10 p.m.
Scottish Fest organizer David Berger was a special live guest Friday on the CBS 58 News at 4 p.m.
Scottish Fest has the distinction of being the oldest ethnic festival in the state of Wisconsin.
Berger said you don't have to be Scottish to enjoy the family friendly event which offers something for everyone from song to shopping.
Here's the Saturday Schedule:
Gates Open 9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Registration for Amateur Athletic Competition ALL DAY EVENT
Axe Throwing Demonstration ALL DAY EVENT
Cricket Demonstration ALL DAY EVENT
Children's Area 8:00 a.m. - Noon
Solo Piping 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Highland Dancing (Inside)10:00 a.m.
Horses 10:00 a.m. - Noon
Heavy Athletics 11:00
Chef 11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Live Music (Outside)Noon
Parade of Tartans 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Band Competition (Stadium)1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Highland Dancing (Inside)1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Heavy Athletics 1:30 p.m.
Sheepdog Demonstration 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Ancient Weapons 2:00 p.m.
Haggis Taco Eating Contest (Food Court) 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Kids Padded Weapons Tournament 2:30
Chef 3:00 p.m.
Martial Arts Demo 3:30 p.m.
Sheepdog Demonstration 4:00
Chef 5:00 p.m.
Massed Bands 6:00 p.m.
Celli - Live Music (Beer Tent)10:00 p.m.
For more details on competitions click here