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Old 02-24-2008, 08:12 AM
 
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It was a pretty unique event; the venue and the location were both interesting. The parking area was filling up quickly when we pulled into the last row and the cars were coming in steadily behind us. It looked as if rain may damper the festivities but the clouds blew off and we had a wonderful breeze for the event. There were a multitude of things to look at and enjoy but the best attraction at the event were the event attendees.
The venue was a cross between a 4-H convention and a bull-riding contest. The smells were purely country and it had been so long since I had experienced them that my olfactory nerves reacted with extreme prejudice. Once I was past that I was very excited to see everything the event had to offer. It was $12 at the gate to enter; we decided it was worth it. Heck we drove all the way out there so there was no turning back now.
The amount of people dressed in the costumes of the day impressed us very much. We weren’t sure given the location that there would be many people dressing the part. As the pictures show there were plenty.
The people were all very friendly and jovial. At one point during the caber tossing event a fully dressed Scotsman remarked to me he thought lightning might shoot out his ar$e. The one thing that drew me to the event was the hopes of a fine pint but to no avail. I am not sure how a festival like this is thrown without the inclusion of Guinness. This was the only letdown of the trip other than that what a wonderful Saturday it was.
The surprise of the day was Mrs. Lawstudent had a sweet tooth and purchased strawberry shortcake dessert. (I had no idea strawberry shortcake was in any way connected with the Scottish heritage) It was outstanding man it was good. We would recommend that people living here check it out at least once. I think for most, including us, it is a one-time event. We are looking forward the Irish festival in Jax I believe that will be better. If we see you there holler out we’ll buy you a pint. I’ll be in my kilt. Enjoy the pictures.




There was a good size crowd on hand


The women got in on this event as well. If this is one of our posters I must say you were looking good.


The bagpipe band was really good, but we like that sound anyway


Some of the kilts were a little to small...


"Go back to England and tell them there that Scotland's daughters and sons are yours no more"


My only regret is I didn't get a "McLovin" t-shirt to wear to the event maybe for the irish festival

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Old 02-24-2008, 10:09 AM
 
Location: St. Augustine FL
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OMG that one kilt is too funny for words! LMAO!
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Old 02-24-2008, 10:26 AM
 
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
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That guy in the wee kilt looks like his nuptials are about to hang out.
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Old 02-24-2008, 02:08 PM
 
Location: Jax
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The one thing that drew me to the event was the hopes of a fine pint but to no avail. I am not sure how a festival like this is thrown without the inclusion of Guinness. This was the only letdown of the trip other than that what a wonderful Saturday it was.....We are looking forward the Irish festival in Jax I believe that will be better. If we see you there holler out we’ll buy you a pint. I’ll be in my kilt. Enjoy the pictures.



Some of the kilts were a little to small...


My only regret is I didn't get a "McLovin" t-shirt to wear to the event maybe for the irish festival
I hadn't remembered it as a dry event, but it's been years since I last went. I was bummed about that too. No worries about that at the Irish festival, it's all Guinness all day at that one

The pic of the guy in the tiny kilt - I saw him there too! Too funny! I don't think it was much appreciated by the other men, but you can't hold back fashion, right?!

No McLovin t-shirts, but I did like the "Clan McBubba" ones.
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Old 02-25-2008, 03:46 PM
 
Location: Historic Springfield
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I attended the Irish festival, and it wasn't bad for the first one...the music was fantastic, they just need more vendors. The price was disappointing, especially since you also have to pay to park...still, I'll go again.

The best Irish festival I've been to, is the one held in Philly...it's free and it's huge!
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