2022 Events
14th Annual Scotland County Highland Games
Saturday, October 1, 2022 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Admission $15 for adults and $5 for children
Discount tickets $12 for adults and $3 for children online at www.games-tickets.com. Laurinburg, NC (directions below)
Admission $15 for adults and $5 for children
Discount tickets $12 for adults and $3 for children online at www.games-tickets.com. Laurinburg, NC (directions below)
The Games will be held on the grounds of the NC Rural Heritage Center — which includes the historic John Blue House, several Scottish-American homesteads, a working antebellum cotton gin and a country store. Together, the grounds and the games provide an immersive look at the lives of some of the region’s earliest settlers and the Scottish-American experience. North Carolina historically has the largest concentration of Highland Scots in North America. The modern form of the Highland Games began in Scotland in the early 1800’s with the first Highland Games in America being held in New York in 1836. The Highland Games story in North Carolina began in 1956 with the founding of the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games, which continues to this day.
In addition to the athletic events such as the caber toss and hammer throw, the day will feature music, dancing, solo piping and drumming competition, pipe band competition, sheep dog demonstrations, and food and craft vendors. The bands will give spectators a close look at the uniqueness and precision of pipe bands. The sanctioned Highland Dance competitions will feature performers of all ages from across the U.S. The Currie Cultural Tent will feature Scottish fiddle and harp performances.
Janette and Joey McNeill will be manning the Moore County Historical Association tent (Space 39) where they will promote the many activities of our association and expose the attendees to the rich history of Moore County. Be sure to stop and visit with them.
Directions: Take Hwy 15/501 from Aberdeen towards Laurinburg, exit right on Hwy 401 Bypass, then turn right at West Blvd. A Walgreens and Wal-Mart are at the intersection. Follow the signs to the attendee parking, which will be a left turn on Turnpike Rd from West Blvd. Then a short shuttle ride will take you to the games. For more information, go to
www.carolina-highlandgames.com.
In addition to the athletic events such as the caber toss and hammer throw, the day will feature music, dancing, solo piping and drumming competition, pipe band competition, sheep dog demonstrations, and food and craft vendors. The bands will give spectators a close look at the uniqueness and precision of pipe bands. The sanctioned Highland Dance competitions will feature performers of all ages from across the U.S. The Currie Cultural Tent will feature Scottish fiddle and harp performances.
Janette and Joey McNeill will be manning the Moore County Historical Association tent (Space 39) where they will promote the many activities of our association and expose the attendees to the rich history of Moore County. Be sure to stop and visit with them.
Directions: Take Hwy 15/501 from Aberdeen towards Laurinburg, exit right on Hwy 401 Bypass, then turn right at West Blvd. A Walgreens and Wal-Mart are at the intersection. Follow the signs to the attendee parking, which will be a left turn on Turnpike Rd from West Blvd. Then a short shuttle ride will take you to the games. For more information, go to
www.carolina-highlandgames.com.
14th Shaw House Heritage Fair & Moore Treasure Sale
Saturday, October 8, 2022 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, free admission
The Shaw House, 110 W. Morganton Rd, Southern Pines
The Shaw House, 110 W. Morganton Rd, Southern Pines
The annual Heritage Fair and Treasure Sale on Saturday, October 8, 2022 is a FREE all-day event that serves as a major fund-raiser for the non-profit Moore County Historical Association. The Association owns and maintains five historical Moore County houses. The Heritage Fair offers unique vendors, food, live music, and demonstrations of old-time crafts, treasure sales, and farm animals for petting. The Shaw House (c.1820), Saunders Cabin (c.1770), And Garner House (c. late 1790s) will be open for tours. The tobacco barn and museum highlight historic agriculture of the pine-hills area. This event will occur rain or shine.
In conjunction with the Heritage Fair is the Moore Treasures Sale. There will be collectibles, pottery, jewelry, art, antiques, vintage books, toys, glassware, and much more, all at great prices. All proceeds benefit the on-going efforts of the MCHA in its mission to collect, preserve and share the rich historical legacy of our county. Cash or check are preferred. This event is
also free and open to the public.
The MCHA is also seeking donations of items in time for this event. If you have items to donate, please call 910-692-2051 to make arrangement for pick-up or come to the Shaw House Mondays through Fridays 1:00-4:00 pm to drop off your items. Volunteers for various committees are needed to sign up now.
Committees include vendors, docents, entertainment, children’s events, set-up and take-down, and treasure sale management. If you would like to help, or be a vendor, please call the Shaw House at the above phone number to leave your
name, interest, or vendor type. Someone will be in touch with you.
In conjunction with the Heritage Fair is the Moore Treasures Sale. There will be collectibles, pottery, jewelry, art, antiques, vintage books, toys, glassware, and much more, all at great prices. All proceeds benefit the on-going efforts of the MCHA in its mission to collect, preserve and share the rich historical legacy of our county. Cash or check are preferred. This event is
also free and open to the public.
The MCHA is also seeking donations of items in time for this event. If you have items to donate, please call 910-692-2051 to make arrangement for pick-up or come to the Shaw House Mondays through Fridays 1:00-4:00 pm to drop off your items. Volunteers for various committees are needed to sign up now.
Committees include vendors, docents, entertainment, children’s events, set-up and take-down, and treasure sale management. If you would like to help, or be a vendor, please call the Shaw House at the above phone number to leave your
name, interest, or vendor type. Someone will be in touch with you.