Competition schedule (subject to change) is as follows:

• Saturday, Oct 3rd 
• Women: A and B, Light Weight and Masters
• Men: Light Weight, Masters 40+, Masters 50+, and Masters 60+.
• Sunday, Oct 4th
• Men: A, B, Novice, Youth 12-14, and Junior 15-17

Entry Fees: Pre-Registration paid by August 1st, 2026 - $45

Registration after Aug 1st will be at the field on the day of competition only, and at the Athletic Directors discretion and space permitting. No refunds will be granted after Sept 1, 2026. Registered athletes that do not show up before check in closes on your day of competition, forfeit their fee and shirt. Exceptions to this are granted at the sole discretion of the Athletic Director.

Official Competitor T-shirts guaranteed for pre-registered athletes only. Late and field entries may be provided a shirt on an as-available basis. 

MCMINNVILLE SCOTTISH FESTIVAL | October 3rd and 4th, 2026 at the  Yamhill County Fairgrounds, 2070 NE Lafayette Ave, McMinnville Oregon 97128

Highland Games Information and Rules

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR ENTRY FORM

This is a Scottish Highland Games amateur athletic event hosted by the Celtic Heritage Alliance of McMinnville, OR USA ("CHA")

Date: Oct 3rd and 4th, 2026. Athlete check in is from 7:30AM to 8:30AM on each day; competition starts at 9:00AM. Location: Yamhill County Fairgrounds, 2070 NE Lafayette Ave, McMinnville, OR 97128

Pre-registration ends: August 1st, 2026

Athlete Package: Pre-Registered competitors will receive two 2-day passes to the McMinnville Scottish Festival

Scottish Festival and Highland Games (Saturday-Sunday, October 3rd and 4th, 2026); one official Highland Games T-Shirt (except for late registrants) for mandatory wear during competition; one lunch for each registered athlete on the day of competition only.

All registered athletes will be exempt from entry fees to the McMinnville Scottish Festival. All athletes must drive into special Festival Entry Gate (info to be emailed before event) to gain entry prior to proceeding to the athletics field. Shirts will be distributed at the Athlete's Tent at the games field. T- Shirts will only be distributed to those that attend and compete. Late and walk-on registrants must pay their fee with cash or credit at the gate on the day of competition. Late registrants are not guaranteed an official game shirt.

Events: Weight over Bar, Light and Heavy Weight for Distance, Light and Heavy Hammer Toss, Caber Toss, Sheaf Toss, Braemar and Open Stone Put. The McMinnville Scottish Festival and the CHA reserve the right to add, change, combine, or eliminate events.

Classes: Classes must have 3 or more preregistered athletes to be competed.

Scoring: Hosts will recognize the results as official marks using an aggregate calculation or "decathlon" point system to determine the best of divisional placing, and will publish said results on the HeavyAthlete.com and ScottishScores.com

Prizes: Athletes must participate in all events (with the exception of the challenge events), in order to qualify for prizes. Prizes will be awarded to the top three athletes for each class. 

1. Competitors will wear the official 2026 McMinnville Scottish Festival Athlete T-Shirt, a Kilt, and "Highland Hose" at all times while on the athletic field. (Exception of Kilt requirement to Novice Athletes)

2. Athletes should refrain from wearing any earrings, jewelry, watches, or other accessories that could cause injury. Any such wear will be at the Athlete's own risk.

3. Competitors must compete in all events to be eligible for an overall athlete award.

4. Competitors under 18 years of age must have parent/guardian signature on this form and parent/guardian must be present during competition.

5. Athletes must be registered and present on the field before the first event begins. Athletes not present after 2 minutes must obtain permission from the Athletic Director to compete.

6. All events will be governed by the Scottish Heavy Athletics (SHA) Rules. A full copy can be found online at http://scottishheavyathletics.com/rules.html.

7. Registered athletes are not permitted to consume alcohol during their participation in the games. If an athlete partakes of alcohol during the competition, he/she will be expelled from the competition, forfeit any refund of fees and will not be considered for scoring or prizes.

8. Athletes are expected to conduct themselves in a sportsman-like manner, including maintaining a friendly and respectful attitude towards the public, staff and other participants. Any athlete who displays poor sportsmanship or engages in inappropriate behavior may, at the Athletic Director's discretion, be expelled from the Games and forfeit any refund of fees. Depending on severity of behavior, athlete may also be suspended from future McMinnville Scottish Festival events.

9. Decisions of the Judges and Athletic Director are final. The Judge has the ability to disqualify any competitor.

I hereby waive, release and hold harmless the Celtic Heritage Alliance (CHA), its agencies, officials, employees, and volunteers from and against any and all liability arising out of or in connection with my use of facilities, equipment and/or events. I understand that CHA does not provide medical insurance for any person participating in any event or using facilities and equipment, and that unless I have maintained my own medical insurance covering my activities, I will not be covered by medical or other insurance.

By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read the content of this waiver, and hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators agree to these terms. I waive all rights and claims for damages I may be entitled to against the sponsors of these events, CHA and its representatives, agents, successors and assignees, for any and all injury or damages suffered by me through participation in these events.