Portland Highland Games
  • Athletics
  • Caber
  • Fiddler
  • Bands
  • Dancers
  • Pipers
  • Caber Toss
  • Future Dancer
  • Young Piper

Schedule of Events

See the full Schedule of Events (pdf), or view a Map of the Games.

Friday - July 19, 2013

Mt. Hood Community College Theater, main entrance on NE 257th Avenue. (Map)

7:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m. - Piobaireachd Piping Competitions
The Professional Piobaireachd Competition is ticketed separately, $5 at the door.
Please note: The performers and judges require silence from the audience; as a result, this event is not appropriate for children under 5.

Saturday - July 20, 2013

Mt. Hood Community College Football Stadium, Gym and Soccer Field

8:00 a.m. - GATES OPEN & THE GAMES BEGIN

Highland Dance Competitions
Solo Piping Competitions
Solo Drumming Competitions
Fiddling Competitions
Heavy Athletic Competitions

ALL DAY:

Shopping - Vendors
Games Souveniers
Musical Entertainment
Scottish Country Dancing
Clan Tents
Genealogy
British Motocycle Display
Broadsword Demonstrations
Sheepdog Demonstrations
Children's Games and Activities
Beer, Wine and Food

12:00 Noon - Welcoming Ceremony

Featuring 2013 Guest Band
Chieftains of the Day
Parade of Clans
Presentation of Dignitaries
Presentation of Colors
National Anthems

Afternoon Events

Kilted Mile Race
Highland Dance Challenge Events
Regimental Drum Major Competition
Pipe Band Competitions
Highland Dance Competitions
Whisky Tasting Sessions
Kids' Fun Run

5:00 p.m. Mac MacTarnahan's Memorial Challenge Caber Toss

Raffle Drawing - Vacation for Two to Scotland
Parade of Massed Bands
Tug of War

5:30 p.m. Ceilidh Garden opens

Featuring New Schilling Celtic band
Beer, wine and food
Whisky tasting available

Pipers, dancers, drummers, athletes and spectators get a chance to mingle in a casual atmosphere while enjoying food and drink after a full day of activities, while listening to lively Celtic music.

Times are approximate and subject to change

Please note our guidelines on tobacco, alcohol, and animals.

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