Highland Games kick off at Grandfather Mountain this weekend

WSOCTV.com News Staff
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Tens of thousands of people are expected to arrive at Grandfather Mountain this weekend for the Highland Games.

Since 1956, a Highland Games event has been held at Grandfather Mountain. The Games celebrate the history and culture of Scots in North Carolina.

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They are known for the competitions that take place, along with Scottish-style bagpiping, drumming and of course, the attire.

The Highland Games are also a huge economic boost for the North Carolina mountains. Over the four-day weekend, hotels across the area fill up and restaurants say they see some of their best business of the year.

>> In the video at the top of the page, Channel 9′s Dave Faherty has more information on what people can expect at the Games.

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