2008 Fresno Highland Games Info
31st Annual Fresno
Highland Gathering & Games
September 13th, 2008
Roeding Regional Park, Fresno, CA
Highland Dancing Competition Entry Form
Scottish Society Web-site for Advance Ticket Purchase (scroll down to Games tickets)
Restaurant, Games Location & Workshop Site Map
Host Hotel: Fresno Quality Inn , rates from $89.99 from choicehotels.com, $80.00 from hotels.com
While I haven't personally stayed at this hotel, it is part of the Choice Hotels International chain, which in my experience have good continental breakfasts, internet access and comfortable rooms. If you have a Choice Privileges account you may also receive points or may use them to stay at the hotel.
Roeding Park
Roeding park is a multiple purpose location which includes a storyland, playland and zoo.
890 W. Belmont Ave., Fresno, CA 93728
From north or south of Fresno take the 99 Freeway to the Belmont exit. The park will be east, right off the freeway
This is a dog friendly location and the park has an enclosed dog park area.
Rotary
Storyland and Playland
Rotary Storyland is a garden where fairy tales are brought to life. Explore a
castle and see the three little pigs’ house. Playland offers rides that appeal
to younger children, such as a merry-go-round and boat rides on Lake Washington.
Chaffee
Zoological Gardens of Fresno
Located in beautiful
Roeding Park, the zoological gardens are home to over 700 animals. The Sunda
Forest is the habitat of orangutans, siamangs, and tigers. Nearly a third of a
mile of vines and bamboo timber allow the apes to swing through the forest.
Enjoy the Winged Wonders Bird Show from April through September.