Colchester Highland Games & Gathering
The Colchester Games is a multicultural gathering uniting the peoples of our county in one event.
It is a traditional Highland Games with a twist.
We not only endeavour to bring you all the traditional elements of a Scottish Highland Games such as
Heavy weights, Highland Dancers and Pipes & Drums
but a variety of events to keep the whole family entertained.
In this, our second year, we are bringing a host of new activities and entertainment to our schedule.
We will also have indoor facilities if weather is inclement.
You will find all the information you need on the following pages.
We hope you will be able to join us for a spectacular show on
September 8th & 9th 2018 at our New Venue
a TRADITIONAL Highland GAMES.....
.....WITH A TWIST
The Tatamagouche Road Train will be heading to Truro for the Colchester Highland Games.
Sponsored by Hollis Ford of Truro this is a great opportunity for those unable to travel to Tatamagouche to experience the fun of riding the train to catch it right here in Truro.
There will be multiple stops between downtown and the NSPEC where the games are being held. There is no cost to ride the train, but all donations are greatly appreciated.
Hollis Ford,
Proud sponsor of the
Tatamagouche Road Train in Truro
Ticket Information
games tickets
Games tickets will be available at the NSPECC gate on
September 8th & 9th 2018.
$15 per person per day.
$25 per person for a two day pass
Children under 12 free.
There will be a presale of tickets at various locations in the weeks leading up to the games at our fundraisers - see HERE for locations
Workshops
Various workshops will be on offer this year including language, dance, culture and some workshops for the kids.
The workshops are on a first come first served basis and places are limited.
For more information and to register for any of our workshops see HERE.
Ceilidh Dance
$15 per person
available on the night or prebook your tickets HERE.
September 8th 2018 @ 7pm
Holiday Inn, Truro with the
Nova Scotia Ceilidh Band
For those of you who missed it and those of you who want to come back for more...
NEWS UPDATES
TWITTER FEED
Now on Sale
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For the first time in Colchester - A fundraising escapade!
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HIGHLAND DANCE
registration now open HERE
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SCOTTISH BACKHOLD WRESTLING
open to everyone register HERE
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TUG O WAR
Open to everyone register HERE
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Voted Best Games in the Maritimes 2017 by the
Federation of Scottish Culture
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Colchester Highland Games & Gathering to Host the 2018
Maritime Heavy Weights Championship
Womens, Novice & Junior
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2017 Winners Cups now on display at the
Marigold Theatre Sports Hall of Fame, Truro
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New Workshop added to the Games itinerary
Kids Painting - $15 - 1 1/2 hours
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Volunteer to be a part of history
Together we can put Colchester on the map
To find out dates of our New Volunteer Meeting
Please email us here or see our Volunteers Page
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Returning to our Live Music Stage in 2018
2018 Sponsors
Sponsor Our Games
Would you like to see your name or company's name
on the side of the Maritime Championship Caber?
On a banner on our live music stage?
On some of our athletes or volunteer T shirts?
Get mentioned throughout the day during the games?
Be in our programme?
Be on our field posters?
For more information on partnering us in our quest to bring the most spectacular event to Colchester County go to the SPONSORS PAGE or contact us HERE
The Colchester Highland Games & Gathering will bring much needed
tourism, business & prestige to our county.
Alternatively, Please come along and support one of our fundraising Events.
Colchester Highland Games & Gathering
September 8th & 9th 2018
NSPEC Complex, Ryland Avenue, Bible Hill, Colchester County, NS.
Events Subject to Change
WELL BEHAVED QUIET DOGS ARE ALLOWED ON THE FIELD ON A LEASH. OWNERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL CLEAN UP.
DOGS WHO BARK, BITE, HOWL, FIGHT OR APPEAR THREATENING WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE.
PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE LOUD MUSIC, BANGS, SMOKE AND OTHER NOISES THAT MAY UPSET YOUR DOG. IF THEY ARE EASILY SPOOKED PLEASE LEAVE THEM AT HOME.
