Saturday morning, we (the Turnbull Clan representatives--Fiona, Helen, Chris, Ron and Iris Turnbull, and myself) marched in the parade through town, while Pat tagged along taking pictures!  Even the local constables wore Estes Park Tartan kilts.  Following the parade, we returned to the fairgrounds and hosted the Turnbull booth.  We took turns manning the table, so everyone had time to attend some of the games/competitions, watch the sheepdog trials, visit the other clan booths, and/or do some shopping.  That evening, 12 of us (Clan members and guests) had dinner at a restaurant next to Fiona’s bookstore (Turnbull Books) in downtown Estes Park. 

Local Constabulary

Sunday, we braved the “soggy, soggy dew” and returned to the fairgrounds and spent the day manning the tent.  When the rain stopped, Pat and I visited the vendors and clan booths we’d missed Saturday, and visited some the food  vendors (Scotch eggs—yum!).  We also watched as a man from Wyoming set a “personal best” record in the 15-pound sheaf toss by clearing the bar, at 24 feet! 

Over the weekend, Sponge Bob Square Kilt and two representatives of the “McBronco” Clan stopped by our display, and we have the pictures to prove it!  We were even visited by an Irish Leprecaun!

Sponge Bob Square Kilt                                     “McBronco’s”                      Leprechaun

All in all, it was a very enjoyable weekend and we look forward to returning next year!

Slainte vhar!