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On a kilt trip at the Rhode Island Scottish Highland Festival

June 06, 2013 12:00 am • Last Updated: June 05, 2013 12:39 pm

High-energy band Rathkeltair takes the stage at 12:20 p.m.

Scottish festivals have the most entertaining contests. Where else will competitions judge you on how far you can throw a stone or toss a caber? Or on the merits of your Bonnie Knees?

All that and, of course, much more will be part of the 15th annual Rhode Island Scottish Highland Festival on Saturday in Richmond, R.I.

The Mysic Scottish Country Dancers will offer demos and lessons. The Celtic Harpers will perform.

Expect a pipe band competition, sheepherding demonstrations, children's games, food, and on it goes, all in the Scottish spirit.

- KRISTINA DORSEY

The Rhode Island Scottish Highland Festival, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Washington County Fairgrounds, Route 112, Richmond, R.I.; $15 ($5 ages 6-12, free kids under 6); (860) 599-3511, (860) 889-8022, riscot.org.

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