Sept. 5th & 6th, 2009

 The Appalachian Celtic Festival at Lee & Gordon's Mill, in Chickamauga, GA.  There was Celtic and Appalachian craft vendors.  Entertainment included Scottish music (featuring Highland Reign), Irish music by Slip Jig, bluegrass music and gospel music (featuring Got Mercy).

Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009

The Highland Games returned to Ringgold on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009.  This event was sponsored by the Appalachian Celtic Connection, WAAK Radio, Marshall M. Bandy, JR, PC and Ringgold Telephone Company.

Three World Records were set by the athletes competing in these games. These athletes were in competition with athletes competing at the Ocala, Fla. Highland Games. The Ringgold athletes won the Ringgold Cup by having the best overall combined scores.

 WORLD RECORDS SET - Three world records were set at the Ringgold Highland Games held on Saturday, Oct. 3.  Records were set in the Sheaf Toss, Hammer Throw and 56 pound weight for distance. The athletes in Ringgold were also competing against a team of athletes at the Ocala, Fla. Highland Games. The Ringgold team won the Ringgold Cup by having better overall scores. The Cup will stay in Ringgold until next year's competion.  The athletes are shown presenting the Cup to Marshall Bandy, a major sponsor of the event.