HICKORY EVENTS FIELD GUIDE
Find Your Clan: Loch Norman Highland Games—A Day of Pipes, Heavy Athletics, and Hassle-Free Transit
A guided, round-trip bus outing from Hickory to the Loch Norman Highland Games in Huntersville that bundles transportation, on-board refreshments, and a full afternoon at a Scottish festival.
Find Your Clan: Loch Norman Highland Games—A Day of Pipes, Heavy Athletics, and Hassle-Free Transit.
On April 18 & 19, Kilty Pleasure Tours runs a straightforward, five‑hour outing from Hickory to the Loch Norman Highland Games in Huntersville—an afternoon of bagpipes, heavy‑athlete contests, traditional foods and family activity, all reached without the stress of driving or parking.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Scottish Music and Festival Atmosphere
The core draw is the Highland Games atmosphere: live Scottish music and family‑friendly festival programming that fills the day with color and sound.
Athletic Contests and Pageantry
Expect traditional athletic competitions and pageantry on the field—classic Highland Games events that form the event’s competitive backbone.
Hassle‑Free Transit and On‑Board Perks
Kilty Pleasure Tours provides round‑trip transport with a personal driver and complimentary snacks and libations on board, plus optional add‑ons such as a karaoke machine and concierge pick‑up/drop‑off.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
Leave Hickory mid‑day, settle into the bus for a sociable ride with complimentary snacks and drinks, spend the afternoon immersed in Scottish heritage at Loch Norman Highland Games in Huntersville, then reboard around 4 p.m. for the trip back—simple, focused, and timed to make the festival the centerpiece of the day.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits—and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The outing is scheduled as a five‑hour round trip with an 11 a.m. departure from downtown Hickory and a return after about 4 p.m.
You must purchase your own Loch Norman Highland Games ticket; waivers must be signed either when booking or on the bus. Bring anything you’d need for an afternoon festival (sun protection, cash/cards for vendors).
Kilty Pleasure Tours supplies a personal driver and DD service, complimentary snacks and libations on the bus, and offers optional add‑ons including a karaoke machine and concierge pick‑up/drop‑off (contact [email protected]). The bus will depart promptly at the scheduled time.
A minimum of eight (8) booked passengers is required for the trip to occur; if that threshold is not met within 48 hours of departure the event will be canceled and fees refunded. Operators will notify passengers of changes in advance.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Are event tickets included with my Kilty Pleasure Tours booking?
No—each passenger is responsible for purchasing their own Loch Norman Highland Games ticket; the bus fare does not cover event admission.
When and where does the bus depart?
The bus departs at 11 a.m. from the Lowes Foods City parking lot in downtown Hickory; punctual arrival is required as the bus leaves promptly.
How long is the trip?
The outing is scheduled as a five‑hour round trip with an afternoon at the Games.
What’s included on the bus?
Kilty Pleasure Tours provides a personal driver and designated driver service, hassle‑free transportation and parking, and complimentary snacks and libations; optional add‑ons (karaoke, concierge pick‑up/drop‑off) are available for an extra fee.
What happens if there aren’t enough bookings?
The trip requires a minimum of eight (8) people to take place; if that minimum is not met within 48 hours of the trip the event will be canceled and all fees refunded, and passengers will be notified.
Do I need to sign anything before boarding?
Yes—waivers must be signed either when booking or on the bus.