Waxhaw Scottish Highland Games
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Beautiful Cane Creek Park is the backdrop for this fall day full of food, fun, family heritage and much more. Just a few of the activities include: Athletic competition, Bag Piping competition, Crafts and activities for children, Scottish dance demonstrations. A Highland wrestling clinic and Bonnie Knees Contest!
From Monroe:
Take Hwy 200 south approximately 11 miles, Turn left on Potters Rd. approximately 2.5 miles, Turn right on Harkey Rd. approximately 1.4 miles. The Park entrance is on the left.
From Charlotte:
Exit 57 form I-485. Take Hwy 16 South into town of Waxhaw. Cross railroad track and turn left. Continue about 200 yards to the fork. Follow to the right. Go approximately 2 miles past Waxhaw Baptist Church Cemetery turn right (still Providence Rd.). Go approximately 5.5 miles crossing over Hwy 200 (Lancaster and Providence intersection). Turn left onto Harkey Rd. Go 1 mile on Harkey Rd. The Park Entrance is on the right.
Waxhaw Scottish Highland Games
Phone : (704)843-3919 (Always call and confirm events.)
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