Grandfather Mountain Highland Games

That’s right! The Grandfather Mountain Highland Games have come once again! This year Games will run from Thursday, July 10th through Sunday, July 13th. This will be the 52nd year of the Highland Games and there are many events scheduled for this year. Some of the events include: the Torchlight Ceremony, The Bear (a five-mile footrace up Grandfather Mountain), the Grizzly Bike Race, Celtic Music Jam Concert, a Ceilidh (a traditional Gaelic social dance), a Scottish Worship Service, the Parade of Tartans, a Scottish Fiddling Competition, the Atlantic International Highland Dance Championship Competition, as well as competitions for athletic events, sheep herding, kilted miles, children’s events, Scottish country dancing, Scottish harps, Tugs-of-War and more! Come join us at Grandfather Mountain and don’t forget to contact A and W Mountain Rentals & Realty for your vacation rental needs! 828-898-9188