Scottish Games. Celebrating Jell-o. People who live in Loon like to have a good time. Sometimes, the slightest excuse for a party will do.

Loon Mountain Resort hosts several summer festivals. The White Mountain Wine & Jazz Festival in August offers fine wine sampling from around the world and jazz entertainment.

The second annual Gelatin Jam, July 1 and 2, is a weekend full of jiggling events featuring America's most popular summertime dessert.

The Pirates of Kancamagus takes place July 16, where you can dress up as a pirate to take part in events and search for hidden treasures.

The Ice Cream Festival, Sept. 2-4, say goodbye to summer with free ice cream.

Loon rings with the sound of bagpipes when the Highland Games arrive Sept. 21-23.

The fall Oktoberfest, Oct. 7 to 8, features traditional oom-pah music, and traditional German food/drink.