Sunday, January 24, 2010

Queen Mary Scottish Festival in Long Beach

The Queen Mary, built on the banks of Scotland's River Clyde more than 75 years ago, pays tribute to its homeland each year with a weekend of bagpipe bands, Highland dancing, sheep-herding dogs, sports contests, whiskey tastings, lots of food and a self-guided ship tour.

When: Feb. 13 and 14

Cost: $20 a day, or $26 for a two-day pass. For children ages 5 through 11, $13 a day, or $17 for a two-day pass

Info: (562) 499-1650, www.queenmary.com

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