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What you need to know about the Indianapolis Scottish Highland Games and Festival

Chris Sims

IndyStar

Grab your kilt and bagpipes. The time has come to celebrate all things Scottish.

The Indianapolis Scottish Highland Games and Festival is hosting the 10th anniversary of the event Saturday.

There will be plenty of ways to experience Scotland in Indianapolis, from food and drink to entertainment and vendors.

Here's what you need to know about the Indianapolis Scottish Highland Games and Festival:

When is the Indianapolis Scottish Highland Games and Festival?

Festivities are from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 12.

Where is the Indianapolis Scottish Highland Games and Festival?

All events will take place at German Park, 8600 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis.

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How much are tickets?

Adult admission is $12 online through 11:59 p.m. Oct. 11 and increases to $15 at the gate. Seniors and students receive $10 discount admission at the gate, while ages 5-12 are $5. Children younger than five 5 are admitted free.

Active military is $10 with a military ID at the gate. A family package is available for two adults and ages 5-12 for $35.

What are the games?

The 2019 Indianapolis Scottish Highland Games games will have 105 participants competing across seven men's classes and seven women's classes.

Each competitor is required to wear a kilt and must remain clothed at all times on the field. Awards are given to the top three contestants in each class.

Most classes will battle each other in nine events. They are Braemar and open stone, caber, heavy and light weight for distance, heavy and light hammer, sheaf and weight over bar. Novice groups will only compete in seven events for safety reasons.

Will there be entertainment?

Yes. There will be several live acts performing at the event. They are:

Are there any kids activities?

A kids booth is open form 9 a.m to 6 p.m. Free activities include face painting, ink portrait quick sketches, wand workshop and an opportunity to be part of a kids knighting.

Will there be food vendors?

There will be several food vendors selling authentic food. The list includes:

Will there be beer and mead vendors?

Indeed. Here's who will be serving adult beverages:

Will there be other vendors?

Several vendors will be on hand selling traditional Scottish items The list includes:

Is there a schedule of events?

Yes. Click here for a map of the grounds and performance times.

For more information, visit indyscotgamesandfest.com.

Chris Sims is a digital producer at IndyStar. Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisFSims.