Highland Games

Two volunteer groups in the community of Belfast are working to re-create the decades-old Belfast Highland Games. This event will feature a weekend-long festival of activities, games, and athletic competitions from August 2–4. All events will be held in and around the Lord Selkirk Campground, the Scottish Cultural Centre (the Croft House), and Belfast Highland Greens on Selkirk Park Road in Belfast.

Adults and children can participate in races and contests of all kinds for medals and cash prizes. Other events include a caber toss, the hammer throw, the farmer’s walk, the Kilted Classic, a Tartan Fun Run, Braveheart-themed face painting, balloon animal-making workshops, storytelling, and more.

Local artisans, merchants, and organizations will have booths and displays to sell their wares. The Belfast Historical Society will be selling hotdogs and sausages, along with local strawberries and ice cream. The Belfast swimming pool and canteen will also be open throughout the weekend for those who may want to take a break from activities and take a cooling dip in the pool.

With the exception of the Kilted Classic, admission to all events is by donation. For schedule details and more information, follow @Belfast Celtic Festival and Highland Games on FB.