Helicopter rides, children's activities and all kinds of mouth-watering food round out the fun. For more than 40 years, this gathering has brought Scottish hearts together for ancient games, traditional food and bagpipes galore. This stirring parade of torchbearers and traditional highland bagpipes and drums makes the centuries seem to fall away. A 5-mile foot race from the town of Linville to the top of Grandfather Mountain is also part of the opening night festivities. Evening activities continue throughout the weekend.
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This juried fine art exhibition and sale is held in the charming environment of this mountain valley village the third weekend in July. Stroll from gallery to gallery as you take in the array of artistic talent. Some artists set up shop outside in the balmy summer weather of Banner Elk. Get there early for the food, music and fun. A variety of food booths, including Greek, Italian, German, Scottish and all the usual fair fare line the plaza.