HAMMOND — The Hammond Historical Museum will host its annual Scottish Festival Saturday, July 8, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Opening this celebration is a 5K Kilt run/walk at 8:30 a.m.
To register go to:
https://runsignup.com /Race/Info/NY/Hammond/HammondScottishFestival5KRunWalk
The featured “Battle on the Border” Highland Games will include contests such as the Stone Toss, Scottish Hammers, and Caber Toss.
See https://www.hammondmuseum.com/scottish-festival.html for a detailed schedule of events.
Additional ongoing events throughout the day include live Celtic music and dancing, a variety of vendors, Kids Castle Obstacle Course, petting zoo, Wee Bairns Tent, blacksmith, spinning and weaving demonstrations, and a "Dress Up Like a Scot" photo booth.
Admission costs: adults $10, youth ages 6-16 $5; children 5 and under are free.
