Southern Highland Showdown
Glengarry Highland Dancing will run their annual Highland Dancing Competitions throughout the day. For more info, please contact them direct. A schedule of events will be announced soon! Raffles for sale to support the club.
Demonstration event – check out the skill and speed of these guys! First chop at 11:00am – full schedule to be announced.
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3 targets will be set up. Have a go! $5 to shoot 3 arrows!
Re-enactments throughout the day.This group has 38 members who compete at regional competitions. Members of the public will get a chance to partake for a small charge.
A group of 9 strongmen will be showcasing their skills! Spectator events include: • Caber toss• Sheaf toss• Farmers walk• Heavy stone lifting • Major event: A Truck pull! You can also have a go! Public can try: Farmers Walk, Sheaf Toss, Caber Toss
Events inc. Solo piping, solo drumming, BIG band music!Check this page for updates/more info.
Enter a team of 8!
BIG PRIZES. Adults competition
Entry fee $40 per team Kids competition (U17 years)
Entry fee $20 per teamNote: Entries must be received by Friday, 2nd October 2026 so that the draw can be finalised.Payment can be made via cash or card at the Ascot Park Hotel before 5:00pm on 2/10/26Entries cannot be accepted after this date. Entry forms available here
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Get your running shoes on & a kilt is compulsory! BIG PRIZES to be won! Entry is $20 adults, $10 kids.
Enter on the dayHere’s some info.
• The course is around a field. • There may be obstacles! • On Lap 1: Eat a meat pie• On Lap 2: Drink a glass of beer* or Irn- Bru • On Lap 3: The final sprint home• Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd placegetters + spot prizes • The Judge’s decision is final!
* Adult racers must be 18 years & older and may be asked for ID. Special dietary requirements cannot be catered for, due to the style of this event. 2 Kids races: 6-9 years, 10-17 years (races will be run separate to adults). Please refer to the Competitors’ Terms and Conditions
This is a dedicated area to give Scottish clans an opportunity to gather to celebrate heritage, trace your Scottish roots, review extensive family trees, and discover which clan or sept your family belongs to.
You can also learn about descendants and family motto.Clan merchandise will be on sale.
We’ll have some authentic Scottish whiskies for you to try, as well as others from around the world.
Our beer tent will feature a selection of beers, wines and spirits for your enjoyment. Standard NZ liquor licensing conditions apply – R18.As per the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 staff are legally required to refuse entry to anyone who appears intoxicated, and patrons displaying signs of heavy intoxication or drug use will be removed. Zero tolerance for unruly or aggressive behaviour. Gang patches or insignia are not permitted within this event.
A range of food is available for purchase. We’ll update the website with this info soon!
The kids will love jumping around on the bouncy castle! FREE ENTRY!