Tartan Day South 13th Annual Highland Games and Celtic Festival

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Tartan Day South honors the Celtic culture and heritage in South Carolina’s Midlands region. The traditions of the United Kingdom – Ireland, Scotland and England are showcased. The main event is in Cayce at the Historic Columbia Speedway on Saturday. Other free and paid events are held in West Columbia, Cayce and  Lexington. The event is held to benefit the nonprofit River Alliance, which strives to connect people to our rivers – Broad, Saluda and Congaree – while protecting these bodies of water.

Schedule:

Tartan Day South Highland Games and Celtic Festival
Gates Open: 8:30 a.m

8:30 a.m - 5:00 p.m: Highland Athletics Continue Throughout the Day (Lunch Break 12:00 p.m to 1:00 p.m)
12:00 p.m: Welcome Ceremony on Athletic Field and Parade of Celtic Nations plus Order of the Flaming Caber Induction It’s a Great Day to be in Cayce

Entertainment Tent
10:15 a.m: Eireann's Call
11:15 a.m: Syr
12:30 p.m: Tuatha Dea
1:30 p.m: Eireann's Call
2:45 p.m: Syr
4:00 p.m: Tuatha Dea

Carolina British Classic Car Show XVI
9:00 a.m: Registration Begins
9:00 a.m: Open Display
2:30 p.m: Awards Ceremony

Herding Dogs, Birds of Prey
10:30 a.m: Birds of Prey
11:00 a.m: Herding Dogs
12:30 p.m: Birds of Prey
1:15 p.m: Herding Dogs
2:15 p.m: Birds of Prey
3:15 p.m: Herding Dogs
4:15 p.m: Birds of Prey

Dance Tent
10:00 a.m: Scottish Country Day Dance
10:40 a.m: Irish Step Dance
11:30 a.m: Highland Dance
12:45 p.m: Irish Step Dance
1:45 p.m: Scottish Country Day Dance
2:45 p.m: Highland Dance
3:30 p.m: Irish Step Dance

The Pub Tent
Sponsored by The British Bulldog
11:00 a.m: The Crossjacks
12:30 p.m: EJ Campbell
1:30 p.m: The Crossjacks
2:30 p.m: EJ Campbell
3:30 p.m: The Crossjacks

Tasting Tent
Scotch and Irish Whiskey Seminar
Must Be 21 or Over to Purchase Tickets – Seating Limited
1:00 p.m: Session 1
2:15 p.m: Session 2
3:30 p.m: Session 3

Wee Games
3:00 p.m: Near Dance Tent in Kids Area

7:00 p.m: Drumsmoke
Free - Hosted by Tuatha Dea
Some drums provided. You can also bring your own.

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