General Information

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• 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

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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)

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2023 Kingsville Highland Games

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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

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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

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