Hurl the caber. Heft the stone. Claim your glory in the heavy athletics of the Highlands, deep in the heart of West Texas.
$25 registration fee — includes weekend access to the Celtic Festival and a Highland Games event shirt.
Register to CompeteEvent Weekend
May 1–2, 2027
Location
Broken Horn Productions, Midland, TX
Open Divisions
Novice · Amateur · Pro
Seven traditional tests of strength and skill await those bold enough to step onto the field.
Lift and flip a full-length pine caber end over end. The classic test of a Highlander.
Hurl the Braemar or open stone for distance. Pure explosive power.
Spin and release the heavy Scottish hammer for maximum distance.
Pitch a bundled sheaf over a high bar with a pitchfork. Reach for the sky.
Fling a heavy weight on a chain as far as strength and technique allow.
Drive a weighted implement up and over a towering bar. Aim true.
Dig in, grip the rope, and pull as one. The classic clan test of grit and teamwork.