Blue River Highland Games and Festival

Join us for a day of Scottish tradition, culture, and athleticism at the Blue River Highland Games & Festival Presented by Current Mortgage on May 17, 2025!

This annual event celebrates the rich heritage of Scotland with thrilling athletic competitions, lively music, traditional dancing, and family-friendly activities.

Date: May 17, 2025
Location: Shelby County Fairgrounds (500 Frank Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176)
Time: Games begin at 9:00a and should conclude at 4:00p

Admission: FREE for all spectators!

Bring your family and friends to enjoy:
Food Trucks with a variety of delicious options
Merchandise Vendors featuring unique goods and crafts
Entertainment for all ages
This event is rain or shine

Compete in the traditional Highland Games events:

Heavy Weight for Distance
Light Weight for Distance
Weight Over Bar
Braemar Stone
Open Stone
Caber Toss
Light Hammer
Heavy Hammer
Sheaf Toss

Registration Fees:
$35 Early Bird Registration (Now through March 1, 2025)
$40 Standard Rate (March 2 – April 25, 2025)
Registration Deadline to Receive Athlete Packet: April 25, 2025
Register at shelbyparks.com/highlandgames

Day of Event:
Athlete Meeting: 8:30a
Competition: 9:00 am -Approximately 4:00 pm

You may also like the following events from Shelbyville, Indiana Parks and Recreation Department:

• This June, 27th June, 07:00 pm, Music in the Park (Monsters of Yacht) in Shelbyville
• This August, 15th August, 07:00 pm, Music in the Park (Crush- The Bon Jovi Concert Experience) in Shelbyville

Also check out other Festivals in Shelbyville, Food & Drink events in Shelbyville, Meetups in Shelbyville.