One of the world's largest Scottish festivals. 30-plus competition pipe bands from the U.S. & Canada & U.S.Marine Marching Band, together both days in the Massed Bands Closing Ceremonies in front of the grandstands. IHGF World Highland Games Super Series in Caber & Weight-for-Height. 36th U.S. Invitational Heavy Events Championship in six classes competing in 8 events....Western U.S. Highland Dancing Championships .Six stages of continuous entertainment from traditional to major Celtic Rock bands (Tempest, Austrailia's Brother, Scotlands Albannach, among others) Living History - Mary Queen of Scots, Highland Warriors, Roman Legion & Invading Vikings, Gathering of the Clans,  Children's Glen, Celtic Heritage - Scottish Country Dancing, fiddling, harping & singing. New this year - IrishPavilion, Birds of Prey, Sheep Dog Trials, Clydesdale Team, Five-A-Side Soccer, Rugby & Shinty Tournaments, British Motor Car Cavalcade, Five buildings of vendors, Whisky Tasting Seminars, British & American food and drink. click here

The See Jane Run Women's Triathlon. It’s a race. It’s a milestone. It’s a moment of triumph. And it’s got camaraderie and girl fun written all over it. Beginners encouraged so grab your mother, sister, daughter, girlfriends and join the celebration.
The start, finish and transitions areas are in the very charming Shadow Cliffs Regional Park. The 400 yards swim portion happens in the main lake with temperatures around 70 degrees. Then it’s off to bike 11 miles in the beautiful surrounding areas of Pleasanton, and wrapping up the race with a 3 mile run. Cross the finish line and celebrate with your friends and family.
See Jane Run will match up to $5000 in donations to the Breast Cancer Fund. Registration closes at 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 23 or earlier if the race fills to capacity.

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