Greater Moncton Highland Games & Scottish Festival | New Brunswick, Canada
Greater Moncton Highland Games & Scottish Festival | New Brunswick, Canada
The 19th annual Greater Moncton Highland Games & Scottish Festival takes place June 10-14, 2025. Enjoy free community concerts Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday before the big day on Saturday - which is also FREE for everyone to attend this year!
The City of Moncton will raise the flag of Scotland at 11am. Everyone welcome!
Join us as we kick off the festival with a FREE community concert in Moncton's Victoria Park.
The Town of Riverview will raise the flag of Scotland at 11am. Everyone welcome to attend!
Enjoy a FREE community concert at the Riverview Gazebo along the Riverfront Trail.
Enjoy a FREE community concert at the new amphitheatre in Salisbury's Highland Park!
Think you might have what is takes to compete in the traditional heavy events? We'll hold a special session on the field Friday night for those interested in knowing more about the sport! Email us at greatermonctonscots@gmail.com to connect with our Athletic Director & give the events a try!
New for 2025 -- FREE entry to the fields! Competitors entrances open at 8am; most activities for public viewing begin between 9 & 10am.
Watch regional athletes compete and cheer on the top female heavy event athletes from across the country as we host the CSAF Women's CHAMPIONSHIPS for Youth (ages 13-16), Juniors (ages 17-19), Women (ages 20-39), & Masters (ages 40-59 and ages 60+)!
Individual Highland Dance competitions take place Saturday morning & afternoon.
Registration opened April 2; max 125 dancers.
Individual piping & drumming competitions in the morning, band competitions in the afternoon, followed by a Massed Bands performance at the Closing Ceremonies.
Registration open May 1 - June 5, 2025.
Grab your plaid & lace up your sneakers - it's time again for our 5K Tartan Run (walkers & rollers welcome, too!).
Your race registration supports the event & includes a snazzy medal to add to your collection.
Sign up on Race Roster:
https://raceroster.com/events/2025/104955/5k-tartan-run
(Please note: Families do NOT need to register children to join the fundraiser; they will still receive a medal for completing the event.)
Throughout the Games' Site you'll find displays & demonstrations to enjoy, including:
Sheep herding & shearing
Weaving
Blacksmith
Clans & Associations
Petting zoo
Wagon rides
Bouncy castles
& more!
What day isn't made better with a little live music? Our Ceilidh Tent features the best in Maritime talent throughout the afternoon & into the evening!
Massed Bands take place at 5:30pm for our Closing Ceremonies AT PARADE SQUARE (Piping Field)
Then head back to the tent for Dram & a Draw and JUNO-nominated Mi'kmaq fiddler and singer Morgan Toney!
Please note: Some schedule changes may occur. We will update as quickly as possible in that case.
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
There are a limited number of accessible spaces on site for those with placards.
The City has allowed for a 'drop & go' lane on Assomption Blvd at the Games' Main Gate. Passengers can be dropped safely at the entrance or using our turn around area.
The City of Moncton will provide bike racks at both the Main Gate & the East Gate, which is accessible from the Riverfront Trail system - a great option if you've parked downtown.
We will have a dedicated area at the Main Gate for those with proper placards. This area is limited; first come, first served.
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.
No outside alcohol, coolers, etc allowed on site. Water bottles, lunch containers, etc ARE allowed.