House of Boyd Society
2004
Schedule of Events
At most events in California you will find the House of Boyd Society Tent next to the Clan Stewart in America, Inc. tent.
Lauren Boyd, President and Northen California Convenor for the House of Boyd Society, will be hosting the Clan Boyd tent at the California events unless otherwise noted. Please stop by and spend some time visiting with us. Remember, the Boyd tent is your "home base" at the games! We will have some new hand-outs this year.
The Tartan Dinner is a monthly gathering held on the 4th Sunday of each month except December. We invite you to bring your family and friends to this dutch treat dinner at Star Restaurant in Novato, CA. The menu is varied and reasonable. Separate checks for all. What else would you expect from a group of Scots? 
We are a group of folks interested in things Scots. Comprised of people involved in the Scottish Games, Genealogy, History, weaving and design of Tartan, travel to Scotland, of Scottish descent, interested in things Scots and...? It is an informal group begun a few years ago by Jeff Kelly and Tom Watson to give them an opportunity [excuse!] to wear their kilts at other than the Scottish Games. Kilt wearing is encouraged but isn't required. Dress as you feel comfortable, however, if you have a bit o' Tartan, be it a tie or a scarf, do wear it.
Tartan Dinner
6th Annual "Bobbie" Burns Night
5:30 pm Jan 23, 2005
Star Restaurant
Corner of 7th St. and Novato Blvd
Novato, CA
This month's dinner is a special night for us. If you have the full kilt regalia including Prince Charlie and want to dress up, please do. If you do not have the full regalia, or have not purchased a kilt yet, please do not let that stop you from joining us! Dress as you are comfortable.
Our Bobbie Burns Dinner traditionally begins with visiting and socializing as usual. We typically have Scots music in the background on CD. [T'would be nice to have a real live piper, but alas, not so far.] There is a book or two of Burns poetry on hand for those that feel moved to read aloud. And we celebrate the evening with the Scottish National Dish --- Haggis! There will be an Address to the Haggis.
Please RSVP
When you RSVP, please let me know how many will be attending and if you like haggis or not and how much you like it so I can plan how much to have on hand. Each year we have had a haggis virgin or two try the wonderful puddin' for the very first time.
Queen Mary Scottish Festival and Games
February 14, 15, 2004
Long Beach, CA
Website for this event.
This event will be hosted by our new Sothern California Convenor, Jim Boyd.
Tartan Dinner
5:30pm Feb 29, 2004
Star Restaurant
Corner of 7th St. and Novato Blvd
Novato, CA
RSVP
Calaveras Celtic Faire
aka Sonora Celtic Faire
March 13, 14 2004
Calaveras County Fairgrounds
Angels Camp, California
Website for this event.
Tartan Dinner
5:30pm March 28, 2004
Star Restaurant
Corner of 7th St. and Novato Blvd
Novato, CA
RSVP
Tartan Day Celebration
April 3, 2004
Sponsored by
the Tri-Cities Scottish Association of California
Deer Park at Ardenwood Historical Farm, Fremont, California
For more specific information about this event click here (email)
See The Declaration of Arbroath if you are not familiar with the signifgance of Tartan Day.
128th Annual
Sacramento Valley Scottish Games and Gathering
Yolo County Fairgrounds, Woodland, California
April 24, 25 2004
In 1999 the House of Boyd Society and the Clan Stewart Society of America, Inc. won the award for the best clan tent display. We shared four tent areas with Boyds on one side and the Stewarts on the other side but integrated in such a way that the judges had to give the award to both clans. This was not a joint award but two separate first place trophies.
For more information about this event call 916 557-0764
Website for this event.
Tartan Dinner
5:30pm April 25, 2004
Star Restaurant
Corner of 7th St. and Novato Blvd
Novato, CA
RSVP
Tartan Dinner
5:30pm May 23, 2004
Star Restaurant
Corner of 7th St. and Novato Blvd
Novato, CA
RSVP
Modesto Highland Games
June 5, 2004
Tuolumme River Regional Park
Modesto, CA
Campbell Highland Games & Celtic Festival
June 26, 2004
Campbell Community Center
Campbell CA
Tartan Dinner
5:30pm June 27, 2004
Star Restaurant
Corner of 7th St. and Novato Blvd
Novato, CA
RSVP
Grandfather Mountain Highland Games
Linville, NC
July 9-11, 2004
Website for this event.
Oakland (Dunsmuir) Highland Games
Dunsmuir House
2960 Peralta Oaks Court
Oakland , CA
Hosted by James Boyd
Website
Tartan Dinner
5:30pm July 25, 2004
Star Restaurant
Corner of 7th St. and Novato Blvd
Novato, CA
RSVP
Monterey Scottish Games &
Celtic Festival
Aug 7-8, 2004
Monterey County Toro Park
Hwy 68, near Salinas, CA
House of Boyd Society, Inc.
Annual General Meeting
The AGM will be held at these games.
Pittsburg Renaissance Festival - Scottish Renaissance
August 14-15, 2004
Buchanan Park, Pittsburg , CA
This event is hosted by James Boyd
E-Mail: Richard Hills
Website
Tartan Dinner
5:30pm August 22, 2004
Star Restaurant
Corner of 7th St. and Novato Blvd
Novato, CA
RSVP.
139th Annual
San Francisco Caledonia Club
Scottish Highland Gathering & Games
Sept. 4-5, 2004
Alemeda Co. Fairgrounds
Pleasanton CA
Website for this event.
Fresno Highland Gathering & Games
Sept. 18, 2004
Coombs River Ranch, Madera Co. CA
click here (email)
Dixon Highland Games
Sept 25, 2004
Fairgrounds
Dixon CA
Tartan Dinner
5:30pm July 26, 2004
Star Restaurant
Corner of 7th St. and Novato Blvd
Novato, CA
RSVP
Loch Lomond Highland Games
Oct 2, 2004
Highlands Park,
Ben Lomond, CA
Website for this event.
Kirkin' O' the Tartan
9 am and/or 11 am
Oct. 24, 2004
Fremont Presbyterian Church
5770 Carlson Dr.
Scaremento CA
This is the last event on our games schedule. It is a most impressive ceremony with the Sacramento Pipe Band, Choir and organ.
If you like a little Pomp and Circumstance you will love the processional lead by the Beadle [Keeper of the Word]in full Highland regalia in the Clergy Tartan followed by the clergy, the Sacramento Pipe Band, choir, the colorguard and the clan representatives in kilt carrying a tartan plaid to be blessed.
The most inspiring moment for me is to hear the pipe band play Highland Cathedral accompanied by the 70 voice choir and organ.
Dr. Baird always puts a Scottish twist to his message of inspiration before blessing the Tartan.
After each service we gather in the courtyard for conversation coffee and shortbread. There is also some entertainment with song and highland dancers.
Website
Tartan Dinner
5:30pm October 24, 2004
Star Restaurant
Corner of 7th St. and Novato Blvd
Novato, CA
RSVP
Tartan Dinner
5:30pm Nov 28, 2004
Star Restaurant
Corner of 7th St. and Novato Blvd
Novato, CA
This is the last Tartan Dinner of the year.
RSVP
Enjoy the Holidays
To find events in your area visit the
Clan McLachlan games schedule. This is the most comprehensive listing on the web.
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