156th Turakina Highland Games

This is a fun, family day with lots to see and lots to do. With solo bagpiping and drumming competitions in the morning. Highland and National Dancing all day and a Pipe Band competition in the afternoon.

Join in the traditional field events, learn to toss the caber or prove your strength and endurance in the Farmers Walk or join a team in the Tug of War.

Lots to keep the kids entertained with their own field events including a Tug of War or traditional games like Hop Scotch, 3 legged race or Tattie & Spoon race.

Visit the Have a Go area in the big marquee, try your hand and learn a little about Highland Drumming and Bagpiping.

The Clans are happy to help you trace your Scottish heritage at one of the many Clan stalls and there is lots of tempting places for a little shopping including Scottish stalls stocking apparel and accessories, local crafts and a varity of food and refreshment stalls.

Stay on after the competitions finish and watch the Haggis Ceremony, have a taste, then enjoy the bar-b-que dinner and dance the night away as the live band plays their mix of Celidh tunes and more contemporary music.

Entry is $10.00 per person, children under 15 free.
Free on site parking.
Campsites are available $5.00 per night.

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Email - turakinahighlandgames@gmail.com