Athletic Event Registration Form

Welcome!
Please join us as a competitor for the 2026 Skagit Valley Highland Games Scottish Athletic events, held July 11th & 12th, 2026, at Skagit County Fairgrounds in Mount Vernon, WA. For 30 years now, these traditional Scottish "Games of Brawn" have been a centerpiece and crowd favorite at the Skagit Games. Competitors from around the region join us to participate.

Entries will close on June 20th, 2026 or when divisions fill. Please register early to be sure to get in!

Events for the 2026 Highland Games:

• Light Stone            
• Light Hammer                          
• Heavy Weight for Distance          
• Heavy Weight for Height
• Light Weight for Distance
• Braemar Stone
• Heavy Hammer       
• Caber Toss                                      
• Sheaf Toss

Saturday
Men A
Men B
Masters 40-50
Masters 50+

Sunday
Women A
Women B
Women Masters
Women Lightweight
Men Lightweight
Men Novice

The competition fee is $45 per competitor and participation in all events is expected. Registration and payment includes lunch and a competition t-shirt. You may pay with a credit card as part of completing this process

If you are unable to use this online form and payment system and would like to request a hard copy, please e-mail events@celticarts.org or call us directly at 1-360-416-4934.

Event schedule will change depending on number of competitors and/or weather.

Rules and Regulations for Athletic Events

1. Games operate under Scottish American Athletic Association (SAAA) rules and will be judged by an SAAA certified Judge, however, this is NOT an SAAA sanctioned event.
2. All athletes, except Novice, must wear a kilt & long hose to compete.
3. Organizers & Judges reserve the right to disqualify any entrant for any reason.
4. Athletes are responsible for their own injuries (Basic First Aid is on field).
5. Competitors may compete in one class only.
6. Awards will be presented to the top three competitors in each event and each class must have at least three competitors to qualify for awards.
7. A keeper award will be presented to each overall division winner.
8. The “Rob Robertson Memorial Athlete of the Day” Perpetual Trophy will be awarded to the athlete with the best score each day of competition, engraved and kept by the Celtic Arts Foundation.
9. Athletes must make an attempt at all rounds and compete in all events to qualify as a division winner or aggregate champion.
10. ALL competitors must be 18 years of age and be ready to show proof to Highland Games Athletic committee if asked OR have Parent/Guardian sign waiver.
11. The Celtic Arts Foundation/Skagit Valley Highland Games Committee reserves the right to change, combine and/or eliminate events and classes.
12. Judges decisions are FINAL.

Please note: Our primary concern is for the safety of our guests and competitors. ANY activity by a registered athlete deemed unsafe by the Skagit Valley Highland Games Athletic events Judge, event organizers or Celtic Arts Foundation will result in disqualification from event, forfeiture of registration and potential expulsion from the grounds.

RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT

I hereby represent that I wish to participate in the Skagit Valley Highland Games & Celtic Festival on July 11th and 12th, 2026 sponsored by Celtic Arts Foundation (CAF). I recognize that any outdoor activity may involve certain dangers, including, but not limited to, the hazards of the forces of nature, and the actions of other participants and other persons unaffiliated with CAF. I understand that these hazards produce a risk of physical harm or death, as well as a risk of loss or damage to my personal property. I further understand and agree that CAF would not be able to sponsor such Events without some form of agreement providing protection for CAF and its officers, directors, paid staff and volunteer workers. In consideration of, and as part payment for, my privilege to participate in the Skagit Valley Highland Games & Celtic Festival, I hereby release the City of Mount Vernon, WA, CAF and its officers, directors and volunteer workers from any and all liability, claims and/or causes of action arising out of, or in any way connected with, my participation in any and all of the activities of the Event. I personally assume all risks in connection with these activities, and further agree to hold the City of Mount Vernon, WA and CAF and its officers, directors, paid staff and volunteer workers harmless from and against any and all liability, claims and/or causes of action which I may have arising from my participation in any and all of the activities of the Event, including, but not limited to, those involving negligence on the part of such officers, directors, paid staff or volunteer workers, which result in personal injury or death to myself and/or loss or damage to my personal property. The terms of this agreement shall bind myself and my heirs, assigns, and personal representatives. 

I agree to allow Celtic Arts Foundation to photograph or record my activities, or those of the competitor for whom this application is being submitted, at the Event(s) for promotional purposes. 

I have fully informed myself of the rules and regulations for Athletic Events for the Skagit Valley Highland Games, and the contents of this release and hold harmless agreement by reading it before I have initialed it.

If you are unable to use this payment system and would like to pay in another way, please e-mail events@celticarts.org or call us directly at 1-360-416-4934.