A great event for the whole family, this incredibly popular two-day festival was created more than a decade ago as a tribute to the region’s Celtic forebears, and it includes a parade, music, an athletic competition, and dancing.
You don’t have to be French to go to Mardi Gras, and you sure don’t have to be Scottish to find things to love at Gallabrae.
Love dogs? Then you can’t miss the all day Border Collie Invitationals and watch really smart animals (okay, the sheep aren’t too smart) herd sheep and ducks, all to the tune of a whistle. A car nut? Come to one of the most beautiful malls (not the shopping kind, the oak-tree canopied kind) in the country at Furman and check out the antique British cars, some of which you’ve never seen. Have you served in the military? Join the opening ceremonies for the Greenville Scottish Games.
Do you have small children? Wee Scotland is for you, and them. They’ll get a passport to admit them to their own Scottish village, and you can enjoy them enjoying this. Teens, young adults, not-so-young adults? Celtic rock bands! Whoa!
Are you somebody who just loves to have a great time and grin a lot? Your face will be sore from grinning so much.
Tickets for the main event on Friday can be purchased with cash and credit cards. Adult tickets are $20 each, tickets for children 12 and under are $10 each, and kids 3 and under get in free! Active duty military also get in free with valid military ID. Parking is $5 per car.
You can bring lawn chairs and coolers (but no alcohol can be brought in). And please leave your furry friends at home.
Gallabrae 2019 Schedule of Events
Friday, May 24
The Great Scot! Parade takes over downtown Greenville at 6:00 pm. Come spend the Memorial Day Weekend with the Upstate Community, Furman University, the City of Greenville, the County of Greenville and enjoy all of the incredible surroundings. The Parade route: starts at the Peace Center and ends where E. North Street crosses Main Street. The remaining events take place at Furman University.
Saturday, May 25 at Furman University
Saturday features several all day events including the British Car Show, Heavy Athletics Competitions, Piping & Drumming Competitions, and various other activities. Included below is a partial schedule of events. Please visit gallabrae.com for additional information and to see a full schedule of events.
8:30am
Gates open
9:00am
Opening Ceremony on Main Field with the Parade of Tartans and words from our Honored Guests
11:00am
Military Tribute & Massed Bands
Royal Highland Fusilier Honor Guard
Flags are parachuted onto the field
SC National Guard Band
Recognition of veterans
National Anthems
Taps
21 gun salute by the Marines
Amazing Grace
5:00pm
Awards Ceremony on Main Field
5:30pm
Greatest Scottish Happy Hour & Celtic Jam in the Entertainment Tent with The Mighty Neds, Syr, Albannach and Gallabrae Scottish Ale!