Several bands will perform each day during the event. (The Herald/Submitted Photo)

For the second consecutive year, thousands are expected to descend on the campus of Maryville College for the 2012 Smoky Mountain Highland Games.

Visitors will enjoy an even greater variety of Celtic entertainment and expanded massed bands during the event scheduled for May 18 through 20.

“Last year’s attendance and community support exceeded expectations in every way,“ said Clifford Fitzsimmons, president of the Smoky Mountain Highland Games. “We had visitors from all over the country and from other countries. We know this year’s event will be even more exciting.”

The regional event is the 31st festival and games, now in

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