Don't miss the Kansas City Scottish Highland Games!

Be sure to load up the family truckster the weekend of June 13-15 and check out the Kansas City Scottish Highland Games at E.H. Young Riverfront Park in Riverside, MO, just north of KC.

The KC games include world-class pipes and drums, sanctioned Highland dancing and, this year, some of America's top Scottish heavy athletic professionals. They'll be in town for a special exhibition Friday night.

In fact, our own TSAS piper Bill Read will take the field with the Kansas Territorial Pipes and Drums Sunday at 11:15 and 2:30. As you may know, Bill serves as Pipe Major for the band.

The Games also include plenty of entertainment. Two stages of live Celtic music continue throughout the weekend, including local favorites Uncle Dirtytoes and The Elders. Check out the displays on Clan Row and enjoy the company of clansfolk from around the Midwest.

There's plenty for the kids and grandkids to do, too. A scaled-down children's version of Highland athletic events takes place, along with sheepdogs in action, giant Clydesdales on display and the unique draw of Heelan' Coos (Highland cattle).  Swordfight exhibitions by the Sons of Alba, storytellers and Gaelic lessons are fun for both kids and adults alike.

There will be plenty of chances to stimulate the economy, thanks to a wide variety of wonderful food and merchandise vendors. And don't forget the Scotch tasting sessions!

With gas prices and the economy down, the Kansas City Scottish Highland Games are a great opportunity for a local getaway. Attend the games this year, and you'll surely become a regular.