The Gatlinburg Scottish Festival and Games hosts its 29th annual Games to be held at Mills Park on May 15 and 16. There is a small admission fee for the event. The weekend’s festivities will begin with a parade down the Parkway in Gatlinburg at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 14. All Scots are invited to participate in the parade, which is followed by the Gala Reception at the Quality Inn Creekside.

On Saturday and Sunday beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Mills Park, the Scottish Games will feature professional and amateur athletes competing in many different events including tossing the Scottish haggis, turning the caber, Highland wrestling and the manhood stones.

Cutthroat Shamrock, Colin Grant-Adams, Albannach and Thistledown Tinkers are among the entertainment during the popular two-day festival.

There will be an assortment of Pipe and Drum Bands competing in individual and band events, competition of dozens of Highland dancers from across the country and border collie demonstrations. More than 30 Scottish Clans will be on hand to assist visitors in finding their heritage. Twenty vendors will offer wares ranging from Scottish clothing to a sampling of Scottish foods.

For more information or the schedule of events for the Gatlinburg Scottish Festival and Games, visit www.gsfg.org or call 865-368-2543.