How to Attend the Ohio Scottish Games
The Ohio Scottish Games are held every year on the fourth weekend of June, in Lorain County, Ohio. First established in 1977, the Ohio Scottish Games attracts visitors from all over the world. If you're coming to northern Ohio to attend this event, here are some tips that will make your visit far more enjoyable.
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Arrive early. Tickets sell well ahead of time, and the Saturday events begin at 8:00 a.m. If you want a good seat for any of the exhibitions, plan on arriving before about 10:00 a.m. After that, the parking situation gets a little tricky. Be sure to leave pets at home; they're not allowed on the fairgrounds and you'll get turned away at the gate. It's far too hot in late June to leave a pet in the car all day while you go have fun.
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Wear comfortable clothes. While the morning may start off cool, it will probably warm up before lunch time, so dress in layers you can remove. When you enter, ask if you can get a re-entry pass later; this way, you can return extra coats or sweaters to your car. Also, be sure to wear comfortable shoes, because you'll be doing a lot of walking. The Ohio Scottish Games cover a lot of ground, and you don't want to develop a blister that will ruin your day. You may even want to bring a folding camp-style chair, so you can sit and rest when your feet get tired.
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If you plan on arriving the night before, book your hotel rooms well in advance. There are several hotels, motels and bed and breakfasts in the nearby towns of Oberlin, Elyria and Amherst. On-site camping is available, but it's by reservation. If you want to camp at the fairgrounds, get your application in as early as possible.
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Don't buy goods from the first vendors you meet. You'll find that many of the vendors sell similar items, and it's worth it to do a walk-through of the entire event to figure out which goodies you want to take home with you. Allow yourself time at the end of the day to do your shopping. The bonus to waiting to do your shopping is that you don't end up carrying bags of stuff around with you to every activity.
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Above all, remember that this is a celebration of heritage. Be respectful, even if you don't understand something. Chances are good that there will be someone nearby who's more than happy to help you figure out what's going on.
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Tips & Warnings
If you're of Scottish descent, stop by the genealogy tents. You'll get to learn all kinds of things about your family history.
Children's games are held for ages 5 to 13, but don't last all day. If your kids are too young to enjoy a day walking around, find a sitter.
