Canmore Highland Games

Get ready to experience Celtic culture over the course of two full days instead of one as Canmore’s Highland Games celebrates its 33rd year at Canmore’s Centennial Park. What better way to spend Labour Day weekend than in one of Canada’s most beautiful mountain towns? The Canmore Highland Games originated in 1991 armed with a mandate to foster and encourage its Celtic culture and tradition in all its forms – dance, music and sports - and to establish the Canmore Highland Games as an entertainment/cultural destination event. With an expanded slate of events from Saturday morning to Sunday night, participants and spectators alike will be provided with non-stop entertainment. With the additional day added, Canmore Highland Games president Sandy Bunch says, “This year’s Games features more events, extra activities and no shortage of family-friendly experiences for people to enjoy all weekend”.The weekend is packed full of exciting new events and favourite activities from the past such as the Heavy Highland Sports contest, Highland Dance competitions, Piping and Drumming competitions, Tug-of-War contests and the British Car & Motorcycle Show. Additional attractions include the Clan Village, Celtic Market and food vendors, beer garden, sheep dog demonstrations, Highland Cattle, and tug of war contests. Taste of the Highlands (Sat nt) features a Celtic lounge atmosphere where eventgoers can experience tastes of whisky, microbrews and unique wines. (Adults Only)The Canmore Ceilidh (Sun nt) This evening event at the Spring Creek Festival Tent brings a full night of Celtic entertainment celebrating music, dance and song. On tap as the headline act, The Rollin Drones close out the night with a dynamic performance. taking modern songs and infusing them with traditional flavour. Other acts include Seanachie, Irish Step Dancers, Highland Dancers and a special guest appearance by the Slainte Social Club Pipe Band. See the event's website for all tickets, parking, free shuttle bus and full event information.