38th Annual Scotfest Tulsa Oklahoma

Clan president Russ Harper with new annual member Arjun Badi

The 38Th annual Scotfest (OK) was held on September 16th, 17th 2017 in Tulsa Oklahoma. Hot and 20 mile an hour wind greeted the twenty clan tents participating and Clan Wallace was among them. Also at the games are Scottish club of Tulsa and United Scottish Clans of Oklahoma. Russ and Marcia Harper hosted the Clan Wallace tent.

These games are held at River West Festival Park, Tulsa Oklahoma.

Saturday at noon was the Parade of Tartans. After the parade of tartans, we were recognized as having the best clan tent. Sir James Graham, eighth Duke of Montrose and chief of Clan Graham stopped by the tent to congratulate us on winning best clan tent.

The games hosted Highland dancing competition, heavy athletics, wee bairns area, and a rugby game.

Our special thanks to our newest annual member, 12 year old Arjun Badi from Planto Texas. Thanks to all that came out and enjoy the weekend with us. Without YOU there is no Clan Wallace. Can’t wait to see you all next year!

 

Contributed by Marcia Harper

26th Annual Columbus Scottish Festival

Russ Harper with Best of Clan award

The Columbus Scottish Festival (IN) was held on September 9th and 10th, 2017.  Cool and windy start on Saturday to greet the twenty-three clan tents participating and Clan Wallace was among them.  Russ and Marcia Harper hosted the Clan Wallace tent.

These games are held at Bartholomew County Fairgrounds in Columbus, Indiana.

Sunday at noon was the Parade of Tartans, where we were recognized for having the Best Clan tent at the games.

The games hosted Highland dancing competition, heavy athletics for men and women, wee bairns area, Pipe and Drum competition, car show and sheep herding. The entertainment for the weekend was The Sprigs, Dublin O’Shea, and the Mudmen.

Our thanks to all that came out and enjoy the weekend with us. Without YOU there is no Clan Wallace. Can’t wait to see you all next year!

 

Contributed By Marcia Harper

16th Annual Wisconsin Highland Games

Russ Harper with Best of Clan award

The Wisconsin Highland Games (WI) was held on September 4th, 5th and 6th, 2017.  Cool and windy start on Saturday to greet the twenty clan tents participating and Clan Wallace was among them.  Also at the games are Council of Scottish Clans and Associations and Scottish Culture, SAMS, Robert Burns Club of Milwaukee and St. Andrews Society of Milwaukee. Russ and Marcia Harper hosted the Clan Wallace tent.

These games are held at Waukesha Expo Center, Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Friday night Fish fry and calling of the clans started the weekend festivities off with a great start. David Wallace joined Russ at the calling of the clan.

Saturday at noon was the Parade of Tartans. We were joined by David Wallace as we marched around the parade field. We were recognized as Best of Clan in the parade of tartans.

The games hosted Highland and Irish dancing competition, heavy athletics, wee bairns area, Pipe and Drum competition, sheep and duck herding, Queens Court, Archery competition, Haggis Hurl, and Battle Axe and Knife throwing.

Our thanks to all that came out and enjoy the weekend with us. Without YOU there is no Clan Wallace. Can’t wait to see you all next year!

 

Contributed by Marcia Harper