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Kilts and Cowboy Boots
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April 4 – 7 2024
San Antonio Texas
Thursday, 4 April
Event location: Omni La Mansión del Rio, 112 College St, San Antonio
6. pm Informal Meet and Greet Reception with Whisky and Wine Tasting, Bonniest Knee Competition
6.10 pm - 7.15p Whiskey / Wine Tasting
7.15 pm - 9.00 pm
Bonniest Knee Competition
Judges: Omni Hotel
Dress: Cowboy Boots and Hats. Bolo Ties. Blue Jeans. Kilts. No T-shirts.
Friday, 5 April
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Introduction to DNA and Genealogy – Tiffany McCarter-Evans at Omni Hotel
This seminar is open to all registered attendees of the Gathering.
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Tartan Day Parade from the Mad Dog to the Alamo
Ceremony 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
6:00 pm – 6.15 pm
An informal drinks reception with Sir Malcolm and Lady Colquhoun of Luss, and dignitaries from, Graham, MacEwen, and Clan MacFarlane.
6:15 pm - 7.15 pm
"How Scottish or Nottish Are You?"
Scottish Heritage and Culture Quiz Competition between the Clans
A team of 6 per clan, contact your clan representative for team selection
7:15 pm - 09:00 pm
Buffet dinner
Dress: Highland Dress. Cocktail attire. No T-shirts.
Cash bar available
Saturday, 6 April
10: 00 am San Antonio Highland Games
Event Location. Helotes Festival Grounds, 12210 Leslie Road, Helotes, TX 78023 Including Battle of the Clans on the games field. The Games Festival is open to all members. The clan parade is open to all members during the opening ceremony (10:00 am line up). 12:00 pm Battle of the Clans Mini-games: tug o war 3ft Caber toss, sheaf toss, axe throwing, and golf putt. **NOTE: Members are responsible for procuring their admission tickets to the games and transportation to and from the field. The game field is approximately 20 miles (30 minutes) outside San Antonio.
6 pm - 9.30 pm Kilts and Cowboy Boots Clan Gathering Banquet
Event Location Omni La Mansion del Rio 112 College St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Complimentary Drinks Reception
BBQ Banquet
Texas Line Dancing
Roper
Welcome Address by Sir Malcolm Colquhoun of Luss
Awards and Remarks
Cash bar available
Dress: Highland Dress. Cowboy Boots and Hats. Bolo Ties. Kilts. No T-shirts.
Sunday, 7 April
10: 00 am San Antonio Highland Games
Clan Parade and Games
Event Location. Helotes Festival Grounds, 12210 Leslie Road, Helotes, TX 78023
**NOTE: Members are responsible for procuring their own game admission tickets and transportation to and from the field. The games field is approximately 20 miles (30 minutes) outside San Antonio.
Recommended Hotels
Host Hotel
Omni La Mansion del Rio. Host Hotel. https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/san-antonio-la-mansion-del-rio?utm_source=gmblisting&utm_medium=organic
Suggested Accommodation
1) Hotel Valencia
https://www.hotelvalencia-riverwalk.com/?_ga=2.54509487.625288319.1569516868-711655624.1569516868
2) Hotel Contessa
https://www.thehotelcontessa.com
3) Embassy Suites by Hilton
https://embassysuites3.hilton.com/en/hotels/texas/embassy-suites-by-hilton-san-antonio-riverwalk-downtown-SATESES/index.html
Reasonable room prices on the Riverwalk:
1)Wyndham Gardens
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham-garden
Grand Hyatt
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/texas/grand-hyatt-san-antonio-river-walk/satgh?src=corp_lclb_gmb_seo_satgh
Drury Inn and Suites
https://www.druryhotels.com/locations/san-antonio-tx/drury-inn-and-suites-san-antonio-riverwalk
Reasonable room prices NOT on the Riverwalk:
Courtyard by Marriott Medical Center
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/satmc-courtyard-san-antonio-medical-center/?scid=bb1a189a-fec3-4d19-a255-54ba596febe2
Comfort Inn and Suites
https://www.choicehotels.com/texas/san-antonio/comfort-inn-hotels/txj02?source=gyxt
Best Western Plus
https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.44391.html?iata=00171880&ssob=BLBWI0004G&cid=BLBWI0004G:google:gmb:44391
Omni Hotel at the Colonnade
https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/san-antonio?utm_source=GMBlisting&utm_medium=or