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Sheep Herding - Mayor's Haggis Hurl - Opening Ceremonies - Scottish Tea Room
Watch as a seasoned sheep herder Viki Kidd works closely with her talented border collies to rally a herd of sheep into one pen. Viki has travelled across Ontario showcasing her eye-catching skills and will be performing throughout the day. Be sure to stop by to catch one of her demonstrations at 10am, 1pm and 3pm!
According to Wikipedia, Haggis Hurling is a Scottish sport involving the hurling of a haggis as far as possible for distance and accuracy from atop a platform (usually a whisky barrel). The haggis must be edible after landing.
At the Kingsville-Essex Highland Games we forego the platform and, although our haggis is lovingly home-made by one of our awesome volunteers, no eating is required.
Join us as these mayors from the Windsor Essex region compete for the bragging rights of Chief Haggis Hurler.
Opening Ceremonies & Massed Bands
Join us at noon as Emcee Jim Crichton of CTV News fame welcomes one and all to the Official Opening of the
2024 Kingsville-Essex Highland Games.
Councilor Sheri Lowrie will acknowledge the Land these Games are held on.
Windsor-Essex's own Sun Parlour Pipes & Drums will be on hand to lead the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 188 Colour Guard
onto the field followed by the attending Clans & Heritage Participants.
And to top everything off, the Drum Major will call the pipers and drummers gathered here to FORWARD MARCH!
An amazing spectacle of pomp and pageantry will follow.
The ceremony will conclude with an official declaration that the Games should begin by
Mayor Sherry Bondy of Essex and Mayor Dennis Rogers of Kingsville.
Join us for a spot of tea and listen to some Cape Breton music. A great place to unwind in air-conditioned comfort and rest those tired feet after enjoying the festivities around the Highland Games site. The Scottish Tea Room is located inside the main Museum building and will be serving 11am to 3pm. 
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