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Antigonish Highland Games, 

Antigonish, Canada

15 Jul 2010 - 17 Jul 2010  

The town of Antigonish recorded its first Highland Games in 1836 and has continued the tradition ever since. Traditional events continue to form the core of the Games, and these include tug-of-war, Scottish heavyweight events, a five-mile road race, massed pipe bands, Highland dancing competitions, solo piping and drumming competitions and march past of the clans.Over the years many other social events have been added. A kilted golf tournament has proved popular, and there are various clan suppers, a Concert Under the Stars, Beer Tent Ceilidh and a Grand Street Parade from Saint Francis Xavier University down Main Street to the venue site at Columbus Field.

Times
Various day and evening events.


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Where?

Columbus Field
Main Street (In case of rain, contact the Antigonish Highland Society Office for alternative venue information)

Getting There
Road: Antigonish is on the north side of Nova Scotia, approximately 240km (150 miles) northeast of Halifax

How Much?

Various.

For More Information

Antigonish Highland Society
274 Main Street
Antigonish
Nova Scotia
B2G 2C4
Canada

Tel +1 (902) 863 4275
Email info@antigonishhighlandgames.com
Website www.antigonishhighlandgames.com

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