at the
Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village
6155 Arner Townline, Kingsville, Canada (directions)
www.ctmhv.com
SITE MAP
General Information
- Cash and debit/credit cards are accepted at the Admission Gate, General Merchandise Sales Booth and for Alcohol Tickets. Many vendors will also accept cards.
- What to bring: Lawn chair/blanket, water, umbrella (rain or shine!), hat/sunscreen
- What NOT to bring: No outside alcoholic beverages. No smoking or vaping products. (Bags may be checked at the gate)
- Parking: There is ample free parking plus accessible spaces. All parking on a first come basis.
- Leashed mild-tempered dogs on leash at all times are allowed but not in the Museum or buildings.
RAIN OR SHINE
Competitions
Pipe Band & Solo - Highland Dancing - Heavy Events - Tug-of-War
- Grade 1 to 5 Pipe Bands are invited to compete at Kingsville-Essex Highland Games for 2024;
- Highland Dancing is one of the cornerstone events at Highland Games throughout the world;
- In the Scottish Athletic Heavy Events Competition male and female athletes will compete in various events including the caber toss plus weights for height and distance; (Details and application form)
- The top of the Tug of War teams of ten will be awarded trophy and prize money in this test of strength against each other; (Click here for information)
Clans and Heritage
Clan Village, Jacobite Encampment, Rangers of Govannas
- Clan Societies and Clan Members sharing stories and connections; (Click for details and registration form)
- How the Jacobites lived, dressed and went to war during the times of the 5 Jacobite risings
- Learn about medieval weaponry, armor and encampments plus take on the Rangers of Govannas in a Rumble
Entertainment
Mayor's Haggis Hurl, Sheep Herding, Opening Ceremonies, Scottish Tea Room & Art Exhibition
- Mayors Haggis Hurl with mayors from the Windsor Essex region competing for the bragging rights of Chief Haggis Hurler.
- Sheep Herding watch as Viki Kidd works closely with her talented border collie to rally a herd of sheep into one pen;
- Gather round the main stage at noon for the pomp and pageantry of the Official Opening Ceremonies and the Massed Bands
- Join us for tea, coffee, treats, music from Parker Ouellette and art from the Arts Society of Kingsville;
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