PIPERS are tuning and drummers are keeping time, in preparation for a gala Spring Celtic Weekend at SCOTS PGC College.

The tartan, glengarries, and sporrans from bands across South East Queensland will converge on the College to compete for band and individual prizes on Saturday.

The beautiful grounds of Scots College will be in full spring bloom to host hundreds of pipers, drummers and guests throughout a busy day of friendly competition, starting from 8.30am. 

A feature of the day will be a series of local food and celtic produce and crafts in a busy market stall atmosphere. 

A variety of providores from the Southern Downs will be showcasing their wares under tents in the spring weather. 

The market will offer the opportunity for a leisurely wander through stalls selling fresh coffee, cold refreshments, unique sweets and delicious cakes, fudges and shortbreads, jewellery and outdoor art, while the pipe bands are entertaining in the background.

On Saturday evening, bands and dancers will be taking to the floor in the College hall for a lively night of traditional Scottish entertainment. 

The bonnie tradition of Ceilidh dancing will be revived, with callers leading energetic dances such as the Haymakers Jig, the Gay Gordon, and the Dashing White Sergeant. 

A fully "kilted-out" Scot will address the Haggis, and Warwick's Inverness Dancers will also perform, making for an authentic night of Celtic fun.  

A hearty supper will be on offer before some audience participation in a choir of old Celtic ballads, and the essential Auld Lang Syne farewell.

Organisers of the Ceilidh are expecting the dance floor to be quite a spectacle. 

"Anyone with an interest of Celtic heritage will enjoy the evening ", said Scots Events Co-ordinator Judi Haidley. 

Ms Haidley said that all the Warwick community and weekend visitors were always ready to show a touch of their of Celtic pride with plenty of eye-catching tartan .

Visitors are expected from the various Caledonian societies and old time and country dance fraternities around Southern Queensland and Brisbane.

Tickets for the event are available at the College office.

For more information, phone 0414 326 871.