The Monterey Scottish Games & Celtic Festival is celebrating its 41st Anniversary in 2008 during the 2nd Annual event-filled Monterey County Celtic Week. This week-long Celtic celebration will be held from June 28th through July 6th with a variety of special activities, including the 4th Annual Monterey Bay School of Piping and Drumming (June 28-July 3) that brings world renowned bagpipe teachers from Scotland. There will be a special Celtic Concert on Wednesday, July 2nd featuring the bagpipe instructors from Scotland, Irish dancers, and other Celtic performers.

Monterey County Celtic Week will culminate with the 41st Annual Monterey Scottish Games and Celtic Festival at Monterey County Toro Park on Saturday, July 5 & Sunday, July 6, 2008. This lively weekend Festival offers fun for the entire family. It features a wide array of Scottish and Irish musicians, Scottish and Highland dancers, Irish step dancers, pipe band competitions, a special Pipe Band Festival on Sunday, British food and crafts, thrilling Scottish athletic competitions including the famous Caber Toss and much, much more. Proceeds of the festival benefit various local charities.

Featured Pipe Band: Delta Police Pipe Band from British Columbia, Canada

Don't miss the special Celtic Concert that will be held
Wednesday, July 2, 2008.