The sound of the pipes will once again be heard in Williamstown, when the Melbourne Highland Games & Celtic Festival returns to Williamstown.
On Saturday, October 28, Seaworks will be transformed into a Scottish wonderland with a jam packed schedule and lineup of entertainment.
Melbourne Highland Games and Celtic festival sponsorship coordinator Melissa Ventre said she is expecting more than 3000 people to attend the event as it is hugely popular in the west.
“Some of the activities on the day include Scottish, Celtic and Morris dancers, folk music, pipe bands, face painting, heavy games display, wee games for kids, ancient Roman re-enactors, clan tents, food vendors and many other displays,” she said.
“The main attraction will be our Scottish Highland dancers as well as some country dancers, Irish dancers, Welsh dancers, as well as Celtic fusion where we infuse both heritage’s together.
Melissa said the event was a huge success last year , which is why organisers wanted to bring it to the west.
“We had really good reviews last year on the event, so we’ve honed in on the local area.
“We wanted to try to get as many small businesses within Williamstown to get involved. “As well as our Scottish and Celtic businesses of course, of which we actually have a lot of in the western suburbs.“
For those interested in attending, Melissa said it is a chance to enjoy the influence Scottish heritage has had on Australia.
“It is a huge celebration of all things Scottish Celtic at the wonderful Seaworks in Williamstown. There will be nonstop entertainment and lots of things for the kids to do.
“It will be a great experience and cultural event, a huge celebration of heritage and traditions.”
