Held at Stevenson School, Pebble Beach, California

42ND ANNUAL MONTEREY SCOTTISH GAMES & CELTIC FESTIVAL TO BE HELD AUGUST 1 AND 2, 2009 October, 2008. Monterey, CA The Scottish Society of the Monterey Peninsula has just announced that the 41st Annual Monterey Scottish Games and Celtic Festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday, August 1 and 2, 2009 at pastoral Monterey County Toro Park, located between Monterey and Salinas on Highway 68. This very popular Celtic celebration brings the music, dance and athletic events of the mystical lands of Scotland and Ireland to Monterey County. Featuring fun activities for the whole family, the 42nd Annual Scottish Games & Celtic Festival will offer a variety of live Celtic entertainment with massed pipe bands on parade, including California pipe bands and Highland and Irish dancers. The Games will feature exciting Scottish heavy athletic competition events, including the famous Caber Toss. Great entertainment will be provided by professional Celtic Bands. Exciting colorful activities will include pipe band competitions, Drum Major competitions, Highland Dancing, Irish Step Dancing, Sheepdog herding, Clan and Celtic Association Tents. Stroll through the Avenue of Clans, visit one of the Clan tents and trace your ancestry. There will be lots of fun special events planned for the wee ones at the Children's Games, too. Over 50 vendors offering tasty British food and drink and unique Scottish and Irish crafts, jewelry, clothing, and music will be enjoyed by all. Sunday's Games will also include a special Concert on the main stage. Festival proceeds will benefit several local non-profit organizations. For more details, check out the website: http://www.montereyscotgames.com. For more sponsorship information or jpeg photos, please call Wendy Brickman at (831) 633-4444 or email Brickman@brickmanmarketing.com.