From haggis to hammer throw: Tucson Celtic Festival returns | Entertainment

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Working with Pima County and other major festivals in the city like Tucson Meet Yourself, which are happening without any major problems, the organizers decided to move forward.

“We’re an outdoor event so we felt good going there,” said Warner. “The district has helped us wonderfully in getting everything together.”

The festival returns with a torch lighting ceremony and a Viking Night concert led by traditional Celtic band The Wicked Tinkers on Friday night.

Saturday and Sunday there is live music, tap dancing, clan information booths and vendors selling everything from shepherd cakes to shillelaghs.

Warner said more than 50 men and women are registered for the Scottish Highland Games, which mainly consists of throwing and lifting heavy objects of various shapes and sizes.

This year the festival is also hosting the Women’s Lightweight World Championship Highland Games, in which seven female Highland Game participants compete for the top title.

Warner said 15 had been invited and around 10 would normally compete, but due to COVID travel restrictions some were unable to attend this year.

“I’m sure this year’s Austin Men’s World Championships are likely to have the same problems,” said Warner. “They come from everywhere, from countries like Germany and Japan, and have difficulty getting in.”

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