One of the highlights of the festival is the opening ceremony at 1 p.m. on Saturday, featuring all the bands and individual pipers and drummers in a march of massed bands. The massed bands lead the Parade of Clans, in which representatives of all the attending Scottish clans and societies show their banners. It's an exciting exhibit of Scottish music and regalia, Muirhead said. And everyone can get in on the fun. Browse the Scottish booths and pick out a kilt, a shield, a crest, or even a bagpipe.
Food booths offer a variety of tastes from Scotland and the Ozarks.
Almost all Americans can find a Scottish family connection at the clan booths. Or check out the Ozark artisans and craftsmen as they demonstrate and sell their work. Trained border collies provide a popular attraction, giving sheepdog demonstrations throughout the day. One of the festival's biggest attractions, Scottish folk singer Alex Beaton, will return for his ninth season with the Ozark Scottish Festival, Muirhead said. The music, food and fun go on after sunset Saturday at the annual Scottish Feast and Ceilidh.