The Rural Hill Scottish Festival and Loch Norman Highland Games held each April on the slopes of Historic Rural Hill Farm in Huntersville, North Carolina, celebrate the heritage and culture of the Scottish immigrants who built Mecklenburg County and the Carolinas. It is one of the largest weekend events in the Lake Norman area attracting some 10,000-15,000 visitors and participants each year. People have come from all over the United States and Canada, and as far away as Scotland, Ireland, England, Australia, and even South Africa to enjoy the festivities and the athletic competitions.