Saturday, July 17, 2010

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ALL DAY! From noon until midnight

• Rugby all day!
• Celtic Merchant Village
• Historic re-enactments
• Millie the Mill Pond Monster
• Celtic Animals
• Clan Tents
• Music and Dance
• Food, treats, two beer tents
• Highland Dance Competitions

Scottish Highland Dance Competition
Mill Pond Park, 9:00 am

Parade
From Liberty School to Mill Pond Park (428 Bennet St.), 10:00 am

Rugby Tournament
Mill Pond Park, 10:00 am
Sponsored by Detroit Rugby Football Club

Rugby is an exciting sport full of contact and skill. Played throughout Celtic communities world-wide it is the fore runner of American Football. It consists of six matches, including national champions Detroit Rugby Football Women's team and youth rugby.

After the matches fans can join the players at the local restaurants and pubs in celebration of the matches and good sportsmanship.

Opening Ceremonies
Mill Pond Park, 11:30 am

North American Full-Contact Jousting & Other Field Events
Mill Pond Park, 12:00 pm
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Wee Folks Celtic Adventures
Mill Pond Park, 12:00-4:00 pm
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All Performance Stages
Mill Pond Park, entertainment begins at 11:45 am
Live performances throughout the day, with evening entertainment featuring Beth Patterson.

Wee Folks Parade
Mill Pond Park, 4:00 pm
A children's parade through the festival grounds.

Participatory dances will take place throughout the day – all are welcome to attend!

Last bus up the hill leaves at 11:30 pm.