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The Banner You See...

...flown here was designed by Cousin Bob as a gift to the late Lord Lovat, who then flew it at his home in Beauly, Scotland until his death. It shows the regular quartered arms of Lovat with the Lovat Crest Badge (a stag's head encircled by a belt, with the motto Je Suis Prest, or I Am Ready) in the middle, on either side.

The Clan Fraser Association for California...

...hosts and participates in traditional Highland events year 'round. There are always Highland games for adults, but most importantly, plenty of games for kids, such as a three legged race, an egg toss, a tug of war and so on. The Ceilidh (Pronouced "kaylee") takes place when the sun goes down, around the fire pit. It is mainly for the kids as well. They are asked to sing songs, dance, tell jokes, or put on little skits and the winners of the days previous competitions get prize ribbons at that time also, so every one gathered 'round can applaud, all the way down to fifth place and every child will come away with something. We think of kids as an invaluable part of our association, for they are our future.

There Are...

...usually lots of Scottish songs and the sounds of guitars, fiddles, drums and the glorious pipes. It lasts for a few hours, before we all go off to bed down at our campsites. At the Potrero, the Place of the Frasers, all campsites Primitive!. There is no electricity, and water is iffy from the artesian well. We try to stay as close to the traditional Highland way of life as possible, even throwing around a little Gaelic! Here is a calendar of our activities, for 2008. Come and Join us! Bring the family! It's always a fun time!

 

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- Calendar for 2008 -

( Dates subject to change )
 December 31st, January 1st
Hogmanay at Michele and John Calia-Fraser, Riverside.
 January 17th (1746)
Battle of Falkirk
( Second Jacobite Rising )
 January 25th (1759)
Robert Burn's Birthday
 February 1st
Imbolc - First day of Spring in Gaelic Calendar
( August 1st in Australia )
 February 2nd (1645)
Battle of Inverlochy
 February 13th
Shimi's (The Lord Lovat) Birthday.
 February 17th-18th
Queen Mary Highland Games, Long Beach, CA.
 February 23rd, 24th, 20th
Winter Gathering at the Round Potrero - - campout.
 February 23th (1303)
Battle of Rosslyn.
 March 1st
Clan Donnachaidh Dinner Dance, Long Beach, CA.
 March 12th (1999)
Scottish Parliment Reconvened.
( it had been disbanded in 1707 )
 March 15th, 16th
St. Patrick's Day Gathering at the Round Potrero - - campout.
 April 5th, 6th
Coronach gathering at the Round Potrero - - campout.
 April 6th (1320)
Signing of the Declaration of Arbroath.
 April 6th
Tartan Day
( signed into U.S. law March 20th, 1998 )
 April 9th (1747)
Coronach, execution of Simon the Fox.
 April 16th (1130)
Battle of Inchbare.
 April 16th (1746)
Battle of Culloden.
 April 26th, 27th
Work Weekend at the Round Potrero - - campout.
 May 1st
Bealtuinn - First day of Summer in Gaelic Calendar
( November 1st in Australia )
 May 2nd, 3rd, 4th
44th Annual Clan gathering at the Round Potrero - - campout.
 May 24th, 25th
United Scottish Society Highland Games and Gathering, Costa Mesa
 June 16th
Campbell Highland Games and Celtic Gathering, Campbell CA
 June 28th, 29th
San Diego Scottish Highland Games and Gathering, Brengle Terrace Park, Vista CA
 June 23rd (1314)
Battle of Bannockburn.
 July 1st (1964)
Charter for the Clans Fraser Association For California signed and enacted.
 July 4th
Clan House Party at the home of Kevin and Patrice Frazier, San Clemente, CA
 July 9th (1912)
Shimi's (the 17th) birthday.
 July 15th (1544)
Battle of Blar-na-leine.
 July 22th (1298)
Battle of Falkirk.
 July 22th (1484)
Battle of Lochmaben.
 July 27th (1689)
Battle of Killiecrankie.
 August 1st
Lughnasadh - First day of Autumn in Gaelic Calendar
( February 1st in Australia )
 August ? TBD
Clan Summer Gathering at the Round Potrero - - campout.
(full moon?)
 September 11th (1297)
Battle of Stirling Bridge.
 October 4th, 5th
Clan Election Weekend at the Round Potrero - - campout. Elections will be on Sunday, at 11:00AM.
 October 11th, 12th
Seaside Highland Games - - Ventura, CA.
 November 1st
Samhain - First day of Winter in Gaelic Calendar
( May 1st in Australia )
 November 11th
Veteran's (Armistice) Day.
 November 7th, 8th, 9th
Clan Guest Weekend at the Round Potrero - - campout. Bring your friends, it's your greatest chance to do so.
 November 13th (1715)
Battle of Sheriffmuir.
 November 15th
Cameron Highlander's Tartan Ball, San Diego, CA.
 November 30th
St. Andrew's Day

Frisealach Air-Son Frisealach --- Frisealach Air-Son Mac Shimidh

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March off to Battle------------------Guess Who Wins

 

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"A Beautiful Place".......................................The Old Corral

 

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A Great Highland Dancing Stage------------------Proud Soldiers

 

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