at the
Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village
6155 Arner Townline, Kingsville, Canada (directions)
www.ctmhv.com
Schedule
- The Gates will be open from 8am until 6pm.
- Competitions, Demonstrations and the 5K Run/Walk will all be held from 8am onwards.
- Opening Ceremonies, including a Colour Guard, Clan Parade and Massed Pipe Bands will be held from noon until 1pm.
- The Mayors’ Haggis Hurl will be held prior to the Opening Ceremonies.
- Competitions and Demonstrations will continue throughout the afternoon.
- Closing ceremonies will commence on the main field at 4pm.
Check back for schedule updates and more complete details.
General Information
- Cash and debit/credit cards are accepted at the Gate, General Merchandise Sales Booth and for Alcohol Tickets. Many vendors will also accept cards.
- What to bring: Lawn chair/blanket, water bottle, umbrella (rain or shine!), hat/sunscreen
- What NOT to bring: No outside food and beverages including alcohol. No smoking or vaping products. (All bags will 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 on the 5K event or in the Museum or buildings.
No rain checks
Competitions
Pipe Band & Solo - Highland Dancing - Heavy Events - Tug-of-War - 5K Walk/Run
- 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)
- Enjoy the trails throughout the beautiful Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village in this 5K celebration of Scottish and Celtic culture. Tartan and plaids are welcome with optional wearing of a kilt; (Details and how to apply)
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, 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 as a seasoned sheep herder works closely with her talented border collie to rally a herd of sheep into one pen;
- Join us for tea, coffee, treats, music from Todd Porter and art from the Arts Society of Kingsville;