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Event Series Event Series: The Wisconsin Highland Games

The Wisconsin Highland Games

August 31 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

Bring your family to the Wisconsin Highland Games on Friday, August 30 through Sunday, September 2, 2024 this Labor Day Weekend. RAIN OR SHINE!

Please join the Wisconsin Scottish on what will be their 22nd anniversary at the 2024 games.
Preserving the traditional arts, crafts, culture, heritage, and traditions of the British Isles.

See everything from Bagpipers, Heavy Athletics, Battle Axe, Archery, Celtic Canines, Tea with the Queen, Live Music in the Expo Center, great food, and shopping, See if you are Scottish by visiting the Scottish Clan area. And so much more!

 

The Games:
Saturday 9 am – 10 pm (events end at 6)
Sunday 10 am – 9 pm (events end at 5)
The Pub Tent remains open with music, bar service and food available.
Food vendors, merchants and exhibits begin closing at 5:00 each day.
*Please note that Friday night is the Opening Ceremonies and Ceilidh (party) only.
Parking
Parking is free!
Please note
No pets allowed
No carry-in food or drink allowed

How to Get Wisconsin Highland Games Tickets

Tickets are available:

Advanced tickets are $20 + $1 service fee
Children 12 and under are free
Tickets are for one-day admission.
Parking ($5) is not included. (Friday parking is free.)
Tickets are available at the gate!
Friday admission and parking are free!

Wisconsin Highland Games Event hours:

  • Friday 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm: Opening Ceremonies at 6:15 followed by Live Music & Party*

    Free admission and free parking Friday night!

    • Ceilidh (Party) in the Arena: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
    • Live music 

    • Fish fry 

  • Sat 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (Pub Tent open till 10:00 pm)
      • Piping & Drumming

        Pipe and Drum Field

        Solo Competition  8:00 am – 12:30 am (gates open to the public at 9am)

        Band Competition  1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

        Massed Bands  5:30 pm

        Heavy Athletics

        Forbes Athletic Field

        Caledonian (Scottish) Events 10:00 am – 4:30 pm

        Caber Turn – After Noon

        Clan Area

        Parade of Tartans  Noon

        Scottish Weapons: Celtic Weaponry from Rome to Wallace1:30 pm

        Single Stick (Clan Area)

        Single Stick Competition  11:00 am

        Highland Dancing

        Reuel Zielke Highland Dance Stage (Arena)

        Registration 9:30 am for Primary, Beginner and Novice class

        10 am Competition Begins

        Medals will be awarded at the conclusion of morning events.

        1 pm Registration for Intermediate, Premier.

        1:30 pm Competition Begins.

        Sheep & Duck Herding (Forbes Field)

        Herding Demonstrations 12:30 pm

        Celtic Canines

        Breeds on Display 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

        Parade of Breeds – Noon

        A Man At Arms Field

        Demonstrations 11:00 am,  and 3:00 pm

        Crossbow Firing 12:00 pm

        Li’l Rampant Lions Children’s Area

        Activities 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

        Longbow

        Crawford Archery Field

        Instruction – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

        Pre-Tournament Instruction  1:30 pm

        Longbow Tournament  2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

        Shot in the Dark (Blind Archers) 2 pm

        Battle Axe & Knife Throw

        Instruction, Throwing  9:00 am – 6:00 pm

        Haggis Hurl

        Open throw  10:00 am – 3:00 pm

        Competition  3:30 pm

        Young’s Pub Tent

        Live Music Schedule – Saturday

        Cultural Area – in the Arena

        Cultural Area Schedule

  • Sun 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (Pub Tent open till 9:00 pm)
      • Piping & Drumming

        Pipe and Drum Field

             Bands will be performing throughout the day!

        Heavy Athletics

        Forbes Athletic Field

        Catholic Service      Mass 10:00 am

        Hibernian (Irish) Events 10:00 am- 4:30 pm

        Challenge Caber Turn – After noon

        Single Stick Field

        Midwest National Single Stick Competition 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

        Clan Area

        Parade of Tartans 12:00 noon

        Kirkin o’ the Tartan
        Church service – Following the Parade of Tartans

        Scottish Weapons:  Celtic Weaponry from Rome to Wallace 1:30 pm

        Closing Ceremonies 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm

        Highland Dancing

        Reuel Zeilke Highland Dance Stage (Arena)

        If entries warrant, timing may be modified.

        9:30 am Registration for all.

        10 am Competition Begins for all.

        Sheep & Duck Herding (Forbes Field)

        Herding Demonstrations 12:30 pm

        Celtic Canines

        Breeds on Display 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

        A Man At Arms Field

        Demonstrations 11:30 am and 2:30 pm

        Crossbow Firing 12:30 pm

        Li’l Rampant Lions Children’s Area

        Activities 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

        Longbow

        Crawford Archery Field

        Instruction 10:00 am – Noon

        Pre-Tournament Instruction 1:30 pm

        Tournament 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

        Battle Axe & Knife Throw

        Instruction, Throwing  10:00 am – 5:00 pm

        Haggis Hurl

        Open throw 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

        Competition 3:00 pm

        Young’s Pub Tent

        Live Music Schedule – Sunday

        Cultural Area – in the Arena

        Cultural Area Schedule

Please note: No pets allowed; no carry-in food or drink permitted.

 

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Details

Date:
August 31
Time:
9:00 am - 10:00 pm
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Venue

Waukesha County Expo Center
1000 Northview Rd
Waukesha, WI United States
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