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fiddle competition

5th Annual Fiddle Competition, Saturday, August 14
1 - 2:30 p.m. in the Cultural Tent

more on the fiddle contest here

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highland games

​Saturday, August 14
These feats of strength include caber turning, stone throwing, sheaf tossing, and weight tossing. While Highland Games is a generic term for festivals celebrating Scottish and Celtic culture and heritage, the original games centered around athletic competitions. The most well-recognized of these competitions are the heavy events. These feats of strength include caber turning, stone throwing, sheaf tossing, and weight tossing.

more on the highland games here

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mashed potato eating contest

Saturday, August 14
2 pm on the grounds near the Bantry Area.
No charge to participate
Entries at the time of the event – no need to pre-register
There are 4 classes of competitors:
​3-6 year olds, 7-12 year olds, 13-17 year olds, 18+ years of age. 

more about the mashed potato eating contest here

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