Bitterroot Celtic Games and Gathering

activities include Opening Ceremonies at 1 p.m. Saturday, and the Grand Parade of Clans at 1 p.m. Sunday, Highland dances, Irish hurling demonstrations, clan gatherings, herd-dog demonstrations, food, beverages and Celtic wares. This year’s roster of musicians includes Tom Robison, the Craicers, Angus of the Australian band BROTHER, Swagger and Top House; the Missoula Irish Dancers also entertain. The public is invited to compete Sunday in a tug o’ war, skillet toss, the Bonnie Knees contest, and Beards and Braids. Sample mead at 11 a.m. daily ($10), compare Scotch and Irish whiskey at 5 p.m. Saturday ($50); and taste Scotch at 2 p.m. Sunday ($30). tug o’war,