The Wisconsin Highland Games

Friday night, Aug. 31 - Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012
Waukesha Expo Center
Waukesha, Wisconsin

Wisconsin's largest Highland Games kick off Friday night of Labor Day weekend for a celebration of all things Scottish, Irish and Celtic. Come hear the mighty roar of the bagpipes, see the kilted athletes perform their feats of strength, watch the spinning, leaping Highland dancers, shoot the longbow, toss the battle axe, and grab a pint or a wee dram at St. Andrew's Pub to the sound of the music of the British Isles.

A weekend of Celtic fun for the whole family

There truly is something for everyone at the Wisconsin Highland Games, and as we always like to say, "You don't have to be Scottish!" Whether you're a wee bairn or an auld foggie, and whether your tastes are tea and scones or haggis and ale, we'll keep you busy with hands-on activities, demonstrations, performances, and competitions—all for one very affordable admission fee. And kids 12 and under get in free!

Check here for updates

We'll be posting information on all aspects of the Games as soon as it becomes available, right here on the website. Don't see the info you're looking for? Well, keep yer troosers on (or better yet, get a kilt), because it just means we don't have it yet. In the meantime, check out our images from Games past for a wee taste of what's to come!

Countdown to the Games:


Learning to throw the axe.

Face painting at the Li'l Rampant Lions Kids Area

Storytelling time at the Li'l Rampant Lions Kids Area

Heavy Athletics: Hammer toss.

Kirkin o' the Tartan: Sunday church service.

Heavy athletics: stone put for distance.

Fiddling at St. Andrew's Pub Tent: Dublin O'Shea.

Turning the caber: Heavy Athletics

Weight toss for height: heavy athletics.

Learning to shoot the longbow.

Li'l Rampant Lions Kids Area

The longbow competition.

Make your plans now! Info to get you started:

Tickets

Wisconsin Highland Games tickets are $10 at the gate, or $7 in advance. Kids 12 and under get in free!

Advance tickets are not yet available. Check back here for advance ticket sales updates.

Hotels

We have special Games rates at hotels very close to the Waukesha Expo Center. Check our Hotels Page for complete details.

Directions

The Wisconsin Highland Games are very easy to get to — and close to the freeway! Visit our Directions Page for map and directions to the Expo Center. We also have easy onsite parking.

Please note:

No pets are allowed on the Wisconsin Highland Games grounds. No carry-in food or beverages allowed.

Signup Forms

Wisconsin Highland Games participants, competitors, and vendors — we'll be posting all signup forms here for everything as they become available.

Merchant/Vendor reservation form

Merchants & vendors: reserve your space now. There is a $50 Early Bird Discount for reservations & payment made before June 15, 2012.
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Clans Area signup form

Calling all clans! Grab your claymores and reserve your space in the Clans Area for the 2012 Wisconsin Highland Games!
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Wisconsin Scottish News

Next Meeting:

Sunday, May 20th
130 pm

A.J. O'Brady's
N88 W16495 Main St
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin 53051
262-250-1095
www.ajobradys.com

Non-members welcome!