The Scottish Tartan Festival

Those with Scottish heritage (or anyone who likes plaid and Scotch eggs), are invited to visit the charming, recently-renowned (thanks to HGTV and the Magnolia Network) town of Minden this spring. For the annual Scottish Tartan Festival, expect Scottish highland dancing, demonstrations ranging from blacksmithing to flintknapping to learning the Gaelic Language, a dog show, a children's area, Great Raft Beer, and lots more other Scottish medieval fun. $10 adults, children ages six through eleven $5, children under five free. louisianahighlands.scot.