New Location For 2018 – after 80 years, the Zorra Caledonian Society will be moving the Games to Canada’s Outdoor Park home of Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show located northwest of Woodstock.

Events include:

Highland Clan – Join us for the Clan Parade around noon

Highland DanceHighland Dance Competition

Competitors from Canada, the U.S. and often Scotland help make this one of the larger Highland dance programs in Ontario. Dances include the Highland Fling, Sword Dance, Irish Jig, Hornpipe, Seann Truibhas, and Pas de Basques.

Tug-of-War
Tug-of-war contests were a popular pastime among early Scottish settlers. Six Embro area farmers won the World Tug-of-War Championship at the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893.

Pipe BandsHG-3
Since ancient times, the bagpipes have been a rallying force for Scots in war and peace.

The pipes remain a focal point for Scottish gatherings and are well represented at the Embro games through solo piping and drumming, as well as band competitions. (Don’t miss the stirring spectacle of all bands playing as one during the Massed Band performances at mid-day and at Games closing.)

Heavy EventsHG-12
Heavy athletic events have been part of Scottish gatherings since the 11th century and were originally a means for ancient Highland chieftains to select and train soldiers.

Embro is hosting the 2017 Ontario Heavy Events Championship, with events including the stone put (toss), weight for distance, hammer throw, caber toss and weight over bar. Contestants are invited based on rankings compiled by the Canadian Scottish Athletic Federation.

Road Race
Runners from across Southwestern Ontario take part in the annual 10 km race which leaves the grounds at 9:00 am. The route extends north and circles back to the Games site.

Sheep Herding

The tough, smart border collie has played a vital and historic role in the Scottish sheep industry. Several demonstrations of their amazing herding ability are offered.

A local agility club will showcase all-breed agility events over courses involving tunnels, jumps, weave poles and other challenges. Kids will enjoy the interactive format offered by the club.

Adults:  $20.00
Youth (13 to 17 yrs) $10.00
12 and under FREE