King鈥檚 Park in Penticton was full of people on Saturday, July 2, hoping to get a little taste of Scottish culture.
From Highland dancing to bagpipe competitions and even whiskey tasting sessions, the one-day event had just about everything for people of all ages.
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Pipe bands from across Okanagan, including groups from 91大黄鸭 and Vernon, took part in a number of different competitions, while Highland games athletes did some competing of their own through traditional events like the stone, caber and sheaf toss battles.
Gladish added that this year鈥檚 event expects to welcome more than 3,000 people.
Aside from the day-long competitions, those in attendance unfamiliar with traditional Scottish activities also got a chance to join in on the fun, with Highland dancing lessons taking centre stage.
鈥淚 started taking Highland dancing lessons myself, it鈥檚 so fun,鈥� Gladish said with a laugh.
With a panel of judges roaming King鈥檚 Park to determine the best Scottish-themed performers in the Okanagan, hundreds of spectators could be seen getting into the spirit by wearing kilts.
