The Fourth Annual Highbanks Celtic Gathering will be held on Saturday, July 12 at Letchworth State Park, at the Highbanks Recreation Area, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event features bagpipe band competitions, Highland games competition, Irish dancers, sheep dog demonstrations and performances by Celtic bands. There will also be Celtic craft and gift vendors, display booths of the Celtic clans, guilds and societies, solo bagpipe and drum competition, Scottish food and a chicken barbecue.

There is no admission fee for the event. The only charge is the $6 per car vehicle use fee to enter the park. Call the Letchworth Park office at 585-493-3600. For information about New York State Parks, visit the website at www.nysparks.com.