Stones will be thrown and cabers tossed at the Highland Games!
Athlete registration for the 2026 Highland Games opens November 15, 2025. Experienced and amateur competitors are welcome.
The Highland Games are held at the St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival. Spectators can purchase tickets to the festival at www.celticstaugustine.com
📆 March 14-15
đź•™ Athletes arrive at 9am, competition begins at 10am
đź“Ť Francis Field, 25 West Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, FL
🎟 Athletes can register to compete at www.celticstaugustine.com/highland-games/
Registration includes athletic participation, free general admission tickets to the St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival, and free lunch for day(s) of participation. Athletes who register before Feb. 18 receive a free Festival tee shirt.
Friday, March 13
Free Games clinic from 4-6pm for new and experience competitors
Saturday, March 14
Competition begins at 10am
Men’s Class A
Men’s Class B
Masters Men Age 40-49
Women’s Open
Amateur Competition for anyone 21+
Sunday, March 15
Masters Men Age 50-59
Women’s Masters Age 40+
Senior Masters Men Age 60+
Novice Men
Events include:
• Open Stone Put (16 lb. thrown for distance in any style)
• Braemar Stone Throw
• 56 lb. Weight for Distance
• 28 lb. Weight for Distance
• Caber Toss
• Sheaf Toss (16 lb. burlap bag tossed with a pitch fork for height)
• 56 lb. Weight for Height
The St. Augustine Highland Games are directed by The Foundation For Scottish Athletics.
Presented by Romanza St. Augustine
Sponsored in part by the St. Johns Cultural Council and St. Johns County Tourist Development Council
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