Decatur Highland Games

Decatur Highland Games

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1st Saturday in October

This will be the 8th Annual Decatur Highland Games. The Decatur Highland games evolved from a private event held by the Hamilton Family of Decatur into a County wide event to be held every fall. Athletes register to qualify in August & practice for the Heavy Event Competition.  Both Men & Women are invited to Compete as long as they’re a resident of Adams County. The Games are held at Riverside field and the Fort Wayne Scottish Pipes & Drums will play at 11 am with the Opening Ceremonies beginning at 11:30 am.  Fireworks sound & music from the bagpipe band lead to the past champions parade and the lighting of the cauldrons.  Events are as follows:

Events

Ladies Events

  • Weight for Height
  • Weight for Distance
  • Putting of the Stone
  • Hammer Throw
  • Bags and Barrels

Men's Events

  • Hammer Throw
  • Weight for Distance
  • Putting of the Stone
  • Weight for Height
  • Caber Toss

The Highland games are a family friendly event with food & drink vendors, kid’s games & Awards for the athletes.  The Dress of the day is Celtic attire.  So put on your kilt & join us for some fun at the Decatur Highland Games!

The Highland Games in Riverside Park, the first Saturday in October.

The Highland Games in Riverside Park, the first Saturday in October.

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Highland Games Cast for TV show

Highland Games Cast for TV show

Master of Ceremonies

Master of Ceremonies

The Field

The Field

The Flag

The Flag

Little Drummer

Little Drummer

City Trophy

City Trophy

Drum & Bagpipes

Drum & Bagpipes

Scottish minnie cow

Scottish minnie cow