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The 17th annual Greater Moncton Highland Games & Scottish Festival takes place June 16 & 17, 2023. 


Full schedule & admission information to come!

June 16-17, 2023

Friday, June 16

Entry to the site is FREE on Friday!

Give it a Try!

TBD

We'll hold a special session on the field Friday night for those wanting to give heavy events a try! 

Pub Night

5-10pm

Join us for tunes & more Friday night!


Saturday, June 17

Admission $10/person (kids 6 & under free) OR $25/family (up to two adults & accompanying children) ** TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Gates Open

8am

It's a full day of fun! Competitions, entertainment, demonstrations, vendors, & more! 

Piping, Drumming, & Pipeband Competitions

9am-4pm

Individual piping & drumming competitions in the morning, band competitions in the afternoon, followed by a Massed Bands performance at the Closing Ceremonies.

Heavy Events

9am-5pm

Watch regional Heavy Events athletes compete!

5K Tartan Run

10am

 Grab your plaid & lace up your sneakers - it's time again for our 5K Tartan Run!

Sign up to run (or walk!) a 5km loop from the Highland Games site across to the Town of Riverview & back on the lovely Riverfront Trail. 

Your race registration fee includes full day entry to the grounds on Saturday, as well as a kilt-shaped medal to add to your collection. 

Sign up on Race Roster: 

https://raceroster.com/events/2022/60468/5k-tartan-walkrun

Highland Dance Competition

9am-5pm

Individual Highland Dance competitions take place Saturday morning & afternoon.

Singlestick Sword Competition

10am-5pm

Singlestick has long been used to train for Broadsword and British Military Sabre use; it was even an Olympic event in 1904. Participants use a 36-inch long stick with leather basket to protect their hand – not unlike the Highland Baskethilt Broadsword. The tournament comprises three phases: Pools, Elimination, and Finals. The Finals feature the day’s four top fencers competing in three-minute rounds.

Demonstrations, Displays, & More!

10am-5pm

Throughout the Games' Site you'll find displays & demonstrations to enjoy, including:

  

Sheep shearing

Weaving

Blacksmith

Clans & Associations

Petting zoo

Wagon rides

Bouncy castles

Face painting & Henna

Axe throwing

Moonica the Milking Cow

Military vehicles 

Entertainment

10am-6pm

Located near the Heavy Events, our Lowlands Stage offers entertainment throughout the day. Saturday's line up includes a live taping of the Authentic Ginger podcast, and performances by Allan Laity & Charlie Owens, the RCMP Pipes & Drums, Gypsy Rovers, and Fundy Ceilidh.

Please note: Some schedule changes may occur. We will update as quickly as possible in that case.

Get your tickets & tell your friends!

TICKET SITE

Parking

Downtown Lots & Meters

There is no on-site public parking at the Highland Games. There are more than 600 on-street parking spots withing a short walk, as well as four city-owned parking lots nearby. City parking is free on weekends. You can find the detailed map at:  Downtown Moncton Parking - Downtown Moncton 

Drop & Go

The City has allowed for a 'drop & go' lane on Assomption Blvd at the Games' gate. Passengers can be dropped safely at the entrance. 

Bike Racks & Walkers' Entrance

The City of Moncton will provide bike racks at our Walker's Entrance. More details to come!

Dogs

Dogs are permitted provided they are well-socialized and on a leash. Visitors are asked to clean up after their dogs, and the organization will ask anyone with a dog exhibiting signs of aggressiveness or excessive barking to leave.

Coolers

No outside alcohol, coolers, etc allowed on site. Water bottles, lunch containers, etc ARE allowed.

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Greater Moncton Highland Games

P. O. Box 26004, Moncton, NB E1E 4H9, CA

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