The Loch Norman Highland Games offer thrilling entertainment for the whole family. These must-see events showcase world-class athletes competing to break records. Experience seven traditional Scottish contests that challenge the strength of top-ranked heavy athletes, along with exciting longbow and battle axe competitions.
Highland dancing is another beloved performance at this festival. It requires great stamina and is known for meticulous and aggressive movements. Traditionally, these dances were performed by men before and after battle. Another type of dancing displayed at the event is Scottish country dancing, which consists of two lines of dancers, men on one side facing women on the other.
As promised, you will feel the vibrations of authentic Scottish music rumble through the festival grounds. Scottish bagpipes and drums symbolize the Great Highland community and are accompanied by performances by The Steel City Rovers. This band uniquely combines traditional Celtic music and North American styles, including bluegrass, folk, and roots. Six bands and musicians will take on the stage, performing various Scottish and Celtic music.
Take a leisure walk around the informational tents that display Scottish family history throughout the festival and watch the Parade of Tartans. Grab a pint and an order of bangers and mash and shop around the local vendors. Anyone, Scottish or not, can appreciate a weekend full of exciting culture here!
The working farm at Rural Hill is also home to Scottish cows that showcase Scotland a step further. The sheepherding events are also popular to mark on the event timeline. Visitors from all over the country are often in town for a weekend full of music, dancing, family, friends, and food.
