Coquitlam hosts Highland Games

 

 
Coquitlam Now June 25, 2012
 
 
 
Members of New Westminster's Blood & Iron School of Historical European Swordsmanship demonstrate their art to an appreciative crowd Saturday at the BC Highland Games.
 

Members of New Westminster's Blood & Iron School of Historical European Swordsmanship demonstrate their art to an appreciative crowd Saturday at the BC Highland Games.

Photograph by: Gord Goble , Coquitlam Now

The Public Dreams Society staged A Midsummer Fête at Colony Farm Regional Park on Sunday, and larger-than-life puppets, quirky costumes and outdoor games kept visitors entertained and enthralled.

The group, which hosts Halloween and other events throughout Metro Vancouver, is known for its stilt-walking creatures and creative ways of drumming up community spirit.

Highlights of Sunday’s fête included band members playing unusual instruments, lively storytelling and colourful characters walking the grounds of scenic Colony Farm.

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Members of New Westminster's Blood & Iron School of Historical European Swordsmanship demonstrate their art to an appreciative crowd Saturday at the BC Highland Games.
 

Members of New Westminster's Blood & Iron School of Historical European Swordsmanship demonstrate their art to an appreciative crowd Saturday at the BC Highland Games.

Photograph by: Gord Goble , Coquitlam Now

 
Members of New Westminster's Blood & Iron School of Historical European Swordsmanship demonstrate their art to an appreciative crowd Saturday at the BC Highland Games.
There was no shortage of bagpipes at the Highland Games last Saturday at Percy Perry Stadium.
There was no shortage of bagpipes at the Highland Games last Saturday at Percy Perry Stadium.
The "Sheaf Toss," where a burlap bag stuffed with hay and weighing about 16 lbs is pitchforked over a raised bar, was a popular event at the Highland Games last weekend.
The "Sheaf Toss," where a burlap bag stuffed with hay and weighing about 16 lbs is pitchforked over a raised bar, was a popular event at the Highland Games last weekend.
The "Sheaf Toss," where a burlap bag stuffed with hay and weighing about 16 lbs is pitchforked over a raised bar, was a popular event at the Highland Games last weekend.
Smiles were common at Saturday's Highland Games.
Some came for the bagpipes, but many came for the Highland Fling competition.
Musicians performed all day long at the Highland Games bandstand Saturday at Percy Perry Stadium.
Members of New Westminster's Blood & Iron School of Historical European Swordsmanship demonstrate their art to an appreciative crowd Saturday at the Highland Games.
There was no shortage of bagpipes at the Highland Games last Saturday at Percy Perry Stadium.
Members of New Westminster's Blood & Iron School of Historical European Swordsmanship demonstrate their art to an appreciative crowd Saturday at the Highland Games.
Members of New Westminster's Blood & Iron School of Historical European Swordsmanship demonstrate their art to an appreciative crowd Saturday at the Highland Games.
The sounds of expertly played bagpipes filled the air at the Highland Games last Saturday at Percy Perry Stadium.
The Caber Toss tested the might of men far and wide at Saturday's Highland Games. Those cabers, by the way, may weigh anywhere from 60 to 180 lbs.
The Caber Toss tested the might of men far and wide at Saturday's Highland Games. Those cabers, by the way, may weigh anywhere from 60 to 180 lbs.
The Caber Toss tested the might of men far and wide at Saturday's Highland Games. Those cabers, by the way, may weigh anywhere from 60 to 180 lbs.
The Caber Toss tested the might of men far and wide at Saturday's Highland Games. Those cabers, by the way, may weigh anywhere from 60 to 180 lbs.
The sounds of expertly played bagpipes filled the air at the Highland Games last Saturday at Percy Perry Stadium.
The sounds of expertly played bagpipes filled the air at the Highland Games last Saturday at Percy Perry Stadium.
The Highland Fling medal ceremony was conducted in the late afternoon, just before the rain, at Saturday's Highland Games.
The Highland Fling medal ceremony was conducted in the late afternoon, just before the rain, at Saturday's Highland Games.
What better way to spend a Saturday afternoon than to don a kilt and play a rousing game of badminton?
Musicians performed all day long at the Highland Games bandstand Saturday at Percy Perry Stadium.
Small met big Saturday afternoon at the Highland Games at Percy Perry Stadium.
There was no shortage of bagpipes at the Highland Games last Saturday at Percy Perry Stadium.
There was no shortage of bagpipes at the Highland Games last Saturday at Percy Perry Stadium.
An appreciate crowd watched the New Westminster Police Pipe Band Saturday afternoon at Percy Perry Stadium.
 
 
 
 
 

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