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THE AUSTIN HIGHLAND GAMES takes place on Saturday Nov. 1st Only These "Heavy Games" bring out area warriors to compete in feats of strength. Led by World Champion Highalnd Gamer Mike Baab, the competition starts at the beginning of the festival on Saturday and runs all afternoon. The crowd favorite Caber Toss will take place at approximately 3pm. Children's Highland Games begin at 2pm to 3pm (sign your child up at the Highland Games tent at the festival for free) For adults that would like to compete contact Mike Baab at mikebaab@covertauto.com Entry fee for adults is $20.00 |
CELTIC SPORTS AND THE HIGHLAND GAMES |
The Heavy Sports or Highland Games can be traced as far back as Scotland's King Malcolm Canmore's search for the Highland's greatest warriors and to the Irish book on Leinster from the 12th Century. This makes the Games one of the oldest competitive sports tradition in the world. The games in Scotland grew in number and popularity throughout the centuries, but received a mortal blow with the Act of Proscription in 1746 which followed the unsuccessful rebellion of 1745. This act outlawed Scottish customs, dress and gatherings. The first Highland games in the United States occurred when the Highland Society of New York held its 'first sportive meeting' in 1836. |