Grandfather Mountain Highland Games return July 8-11 | News

For the wee ones, the Games will again host youth highland wrestling clinics and competitions, foot races and tug-of-war battles.

For 2021, event organizers are tuning up the Games’ musical offerings, with live performances from Chambless and Muse, Ed Miller, Wolf Loescher, Jennifer Licko, Piper Jones Band, Reel Sisters, Tune Shepherds, Strathspan, Will MacMorran Project, Emerald Rae, Seven Nations, Jiggernaut, Brothers McLeod, Marybeth McQueen and Colin Shoemaker.

Throughout the weekend, visitors can learn about their own Scottish ancestry and genealogy at clan tents or browse the open-air market for Gaelic and tartan gift items.

Guests can take a taste of tradition with a variety of concessions, including haggis, Scottish meat pies and more.

To learn more about admission to the 2021 Grandfather Mountain Highland Games, including parking and shuttle bus information, visit www.gmhg.org.

With regard to COVID-19, Grandfather Mountain Highland Games Inc. is following direction from the state of North Carolina and other government agencies, as well as guidance from health officials, including the Centers for Disease Control.