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Upcoming Events

Long Island Scottish Festival and Highland Games

Aug26

Bagpipe music, dancing, singing, antique British sports car exhibit and parade, Celtic vendors and Scottish food, games and events for children, Scottish highland games

Where

Old Westbury Gardens

71 Old Westbury Rd.

Old Westbury, NY

Price

$25, $22 seniors, $12 ages 7-17

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