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Friday, June 3, 2011

A LITTLE BIT OF SCOTLAND OUT IN SOMERSET COUNTY THIS SATURDAY! FUN FOR EVERYONE—SCOTTISH OR NOT!

Bonnie Brae Scottish Games
Bring the family to the Bonnie Brae Scottish Games!  Festivities include over 600 pipers and drummers in parade. (12 PM and 4:45 PM) Highland Dance competition, sheep dog demonstrations, The Scot's Horses, Scottish athletic competitions, children's activities, British car show, vendors and Scottish foods!  See schedule below. Bring lawn chairs.

WHERE: Bonnie Brae School, 3415 Valley Road, Liberty Corner.  Across from the Lyons VA Hospital.
WHEN: Saturday, June 4,  9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (Rain or shine.)
WHO: Familes — all ages!
HOW: No registration - just come by!
COST: $12 per adult, children 6-16 are $3.00, and children under 6 are
FREE.  Parking is $5.00.
For more info: Go to www.eohebrides.com.

2011 BONNIE BRAE SCOTTISH GAMES SCHEDULE
(Subject to Change)

MAIN FIELD
9:00 am - 11:45 am: Individual Piping and Drumming Competition
9:00 am - 11:45 am: Highland Dance Competition
9:00 am - 11:30 am: Highland Athletics
11:30 am - 12:00 pm: Scottish Dogs Agility Demonstration

Noon – Grand Ceremony with Massed Pipe Bands
The New York Celtic Dancers, the Scots Horse
Scottish Organizations and the Bonnie Brae Knights Drum Corps
Bonnie Brae CEO: Bill Powers & 2011 Grand Marshall: Gregory Begg
Producer: Bill Reid of East of the Hebrides
Star Spangled Banner & Flower of Scotland: Charlie Zahm

12:45 pm - 1:10 pm: Raspberry Ridge Sheep Dog Herding Demonstration
12:45 pm - 1:00 pm: Drum Major Competition
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Highland Dance Competition
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm: Pipe Band Competition
1:15pm - 4:15 pm: Highland Athletics
4:15pm - 4:40 pm: Raspberry Ridge Sheep Dog Herding Demonstration
4:45 pm: Closing Award Ceremony with Massed Pipe Bands

SURROUNDING FIELDS
9:00 am - 11:45 am: Individual Piping and Drumming Competition
10:30 am - 11:00 am: 42nd Regiment of Foote Demonstrations
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm: Pipe Band Competition
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm: 42nd Regiment of Foote Demonstrations

Throughout the Day
New Jersey Triumph Car Club
Celtic Vendors and Food
Bonnie Brae Students’ Exhibit (Games, Food & More)
Celtic Music Entertainment Areas with The Charlie Zahm Trio
John The Scottish Juggler
Marklands – Companions of the Cross – Re-Enactors & Sword Fencing
Scottish and Other Dog Clubs
Scottish Clans and Fraternal Organizations

BONNIE BRAE THRIFT SHOPPE
Adjacent to the Main Gate Entrance (At the head of Main Driveway)
Clearance Sale throughout the day with incredible bargains on household items, clothing, books and much more.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO THE BONNIE BRAE SCOTTISH GAMES
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