Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village

6155 Arner Townline, Kingsville, Canada (directions)

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.

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.

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)

2023 Kingsville Highland Games

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;