This is a great event. Full of fun-loving men, women, and children proud of their Scottish heritage. Dozens of Clan tents representing Scottish families were present and their coveners always ready with a friendly word, a helpful bit of advice, or family history. As a card-carrying member of Clan Fraser Society of North America my friend, Jason, and I set up a tent for Clan Fraser this year. However, due to a death in his family, Jason had to leave. My responsibilities were to be divided between assisting my wife's Lilla Rose booth, keeping an eye on Sadie, and the clan tent. If you came by and no one was there I offer apologies!
Our humble Fraser Tent
As for the event, a highlight for me is the calling of the clans - for you Outlander fans you saw a version of this in Season 4. It is a Friday night tradition with kilted and tartan-clad Scots marching with their banners ready to shout out their clan mottos (Je Suis Prest, in my case). It was a joy to take part!
Saturday morning saw rain but that did n't stop the people from coming out. Music performances at several stages could be readily found. Many fine vendors could be found as well (hand-made jewelry, kilt sellers, food trucks, hand-made moccasins, etc). For the kids, the bounce houses were a hit.
And don't forget the games!
Wee Fergus found a friend!!!
Sadie and Fergus playing
We broke down the Fraser tent Sunday morning because Jason was taking his camp down due to the ongoing events there, and I could not keep up with the equipment - almost all his. So we moved our sign-in sheets and Sept plaque to the Clan Wallace/Leslie (I have Wallace kin too!) tent and spent a good part of the afternoon visiting and receiving advice from the Leslie's.
The vendor across the way is a Fraser, too!
After the closing of the day, we ate at El Fenix in Burleson and toasted to a busy but successful weekend!
