Decatur Highland Games

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1^st Saturday in October

This will be the 5th Annual Decatur Highland Games. The Decatur Highland games evolved from a private event held by the Hamilton Family of Decatur into a County wide event to be held every fall. Athletes register to qualify in August & practice for the Heavy Event Competition. Both Men & Women are invited to Compete as long as they’re a resident of Adams County. The Games are held at Riverside field and the The Fort Wayne Scottish Pipes & Drums will play at 11 am with the Opening Ceremonies beginning at 11:30 am. Fireworks sound & music from the bagpipe band lead to the past champions parade and the lighting of the cauldrons. Events are as follows:

Events

Ladies Events

Weight for Height
Weight for Distance
Putting of the Stone
Hammer Throw
Bags and Barrels

Men's Events

Hammer Throw
Weight for Distance
Putting of the Stone
Weight for Height
Caber Toss

The Highland games are a family friendly event with food & drink vendors, kid’s games & Awards for the athletes. The Dress of the day is Celtic attire. So put on your kilt & join us for some fun at the Decatur Highland Games!