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The New Hampshire Highland Games, takes place in the beautiful White Mountains at the Loon Mountain Ski Resort, Lincoln, N.H. (about an hour north of Concord, N.H.), and in various venues in the villages of Lincoln and Woodstock. The dates are automatically set for the third weekend after Labor Day Weekend each year; for the upcoming Games, this will be September 17-19, 2010.
Many people start to make their accommodation arrangements a year in advance to get the best condos in the closest locations. Tickets go on sale in June, and the competition forms become available from the website in June. Fiddlers and dancers will most likely be found at the Village at Loon, the Nordic Inn, the Alpine Village, and other places. Look for fun fiddling and piping after hours Friday and Saturday nights at the Common Man in Lincoln.
Check back here for updates. As always let me know if you note any questions, ideas, non-working links, etc. Return links always welcome.
NEWS:
We're pleased to announce that Arlene Patterson will be the Fiddle Judge for 2010. She will also be teaching a workshop on Friday afternoon (September 17) and Sunday morning (September 19). The Fiddle Competition info sheet and form are now available.
Other info for the 2010 Games is now being updated. Check out the NHHG Website for the lineup of performers; the Schedule of Events should be available soon. And the Loon Mountain Assembly is well into the planning stages for a great night of Scottish country dancing.
The Boston Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society will have an expanded presence, with the Demonstration Team led by Andrea Taylor and classes and dances led by Mary Ellen Scannell and Roberta Lasnik. Their "home" is the Competition Building (next to the Gov. Adams Lodge), with some performances and dancing sessions at the Octagon Lodge, the Parade Grounds, and more. Also check out the full page with info and photos in the Program.
The Photos Page has been added to, BIG time! Take a look. Thanks to those who send in photos.
Interested in sponsoring a fiddle prize? Get in touch with Bob Schecter, the Fiddle Competition Chair, if you'd like to be added to the sponsorship mailing list.
The Fiddle Competition Results for 2003-09 are now available at this website - click on "Fiddle Competitions." Congratulations to ALL who have competed!
Scottish FIRE - which stands for Scottish FIddle REvival, is the national Scottish fiddle organization. They sanction compeititons and judges, make the rules, and try to keep the whole thing together. You can support Scottish FIRE by joining. Take a look at their NEW website at www.scottishfire.org. There are all sorts of opportunities for fiddlers here - listings of teachers, performers, camps, etc, and - the opportunity to be listed.
The 2010 U.S. Nationals will be held on October 2nd at the Williamsburg Scottish Festival. Go to Scottish FIRE for all the info, past results, and more. The winners of the New England Championships at Loon Mountain are eligible to compete in the Nationals. Good luck to all the competitors!
Tickets and Info for the Games and Concerts: Go to the website at www.nhscot.org.
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