Tri-Cities Highland Gathering 2003

Welcome to a Gathering of Scots

Mason Benjamin Epperly

My name is Mason and, with grandpa’s help, I wish to take you to the Tri-Cities Gathering of Scots which was held along the banks of the Columbia River in Kennewick, Washington on May 9^th and 10^th, 2003.  But first, I should give you a little background of yours truly.  I was born on March 24^th, 2003 to Stacy and Jim Epperly and currently reside with them in Kennewick, Washington.  My grandparents are Pat and Bill Trimble of West Richland, Washington and Larry and Sandy Epperly of Mesa, Arizona.

Columbia Park in Kennewick, Washington was filled with a sea of plaid on Saturday, May 10^{th, 2003} and Mid-Columbian enjoyed all things Scottish during the second annual Scotland Highland Gathering.

Grandpa Bill and Uncle Kim

We had a good crowd Friday night during the Ceilidh when guests were treated to a variety of Celtic music dancing and good food.

Highland Dancing

On Saturday, 15 clans showed off their coats of arms, family histories and tartan kilts.  Prior to the opening ceremonies, where each clan marched behind the Desert Thistle Pipe Band, dancers performing traditional Scottish dances entertained the crowd.

Clan tents

         Desert Thistle Pipe Band                  Parade of Clans                  Kim Trimble, Kathy Chase and Bill Trimble

Sheep Dog Demonstration                                                                        Highland Cattle               

I hope to see you next year when the Tri-Cities Scottish Highland Games Association holds their third annual Highland Games.