Antigonish Highland Games
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Welcome to the 147th Antigonish Highland Games
The Antigonish Highland Games are the oldest continuous highland games outside of Scotland. First held in 1863, this early July tradition welcomes visitors and participants from around the globe. The Antigonish Highland Games are staged annually by the Antigonish Highland Society, which was established to preserve Scottish culture and traditions.

Honorary Chair of the 147th Antigonish Highland Games
Rod J. Chisholm.
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Concert Under the Stars   Ceilidh Stage
Concert Under The Stars   Ceilidh Stage
The best of Maritime talent gather to kick off the weekend with the night sky as a backdrop.   Enjoy the sounds of the fiddle and bagpipes at the unofficial homecoming event of the Games.
     
Heavy Events   Highland Dancing
Atlantic Windows Invitational   Highland Dancing
The top two Canadians take on the top two Americans in this invitation only heavy events contest.   Dancers perform on the main stage in the New Scotland Open, Premier, and Pre-Premier competitions.
2009 Antigonish Highland Games Economic Impact Assessment
     
     


 Cape George Bike Race
 Second annual bike race around
 the beautiful Cape George loop.


 Farmer's Walk Championship
 Athletes strive for the fastest time
 with 202lbs in each hand.
 
 5 Mile Road Race
 A five mile race from Columbus
 Field around the beautiful
 Antigonish Landing.
 
 Tug O' War
 Teams from across Nova Scotia
 battle it out in this thrilling test of
 endurance.


 Piping & Drumming
 Pipe bands from across Canada
 converge at Columbus Field for a
 weekend of competition.


 Tir Nan Og (Land of Youth)
  

  
 A Highland Ceilidh
 You're invited to an evening to
 celebrate all things Scottish with
 live music and much more.


 Kickoff Ceilidh
 A concert featuring local musicians
 that takes place in the picturesque
 community of St. Joseph's.
 
 Family Square Dance

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 Concessions (Columbus Field)

 
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