Now that the 159th AHG is in the books, we are busy preparing for the 160th!!! Our schedule will be updated sometime in April, 2025. We encourage you to check back soon! If you are planning ahead for next year, don’t worry! Most events will take place on the same days of the week each year, so while the dates will change, the schedule will remain much the same as the one you see below.
Sunday July 7th, 2024
Opening of 159th Antigonish Highland Games Church Service
- Opening of 159th Antigonish Highland Games Church Service
- LOCATION: St. Ninian’s Cathedral, 121 St. Ninian Street, Antigonish, NS
- TIME: 10:30 AM
celtic Concert with the stones
- LOCATION: St. Ninian Pioneer Cemetery, 308 Main Street, Antigonish, NS
- TIME: 2:00 PM
- For further info, please contact Jocelyn Gillis at jmglls04@hotmail.ca
Clan Thompson Pipe Band and Friends Concert
- LOCATION: St. James United Church
- TIME: 2:30 PM
St. Ninian cathedral 150th anniversary dinner celebration
- LOCATION: St. Ninian’s Place, 2339 Notre Dame Avenue, Antigonish, NS
- TIME: Cocktails at 5:00PM, with dinner at 6:00PM
- Tickets: $20, limit of 250 tickets
Monday July 8th, 2024
Tigh Dhe-Concert at st. ninian's cathedral
- A concert of sacred and celtic music commemorating the 150th anniversary of St. Ninian’s Cathedral
- 7:00pm
- Price: by donation (Suggested price: $20) All proceeds will go to the St. Ninian’s Parish Foundation
- For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070193600367
Who's Your Father? Genealogical Research W/ Dave Smith
- LOCATION: Antigonish Heritage Museum, 20 East Main Street
- TIME: 6:00PM-7:00PM, with discussion period to follow
Tuesday, July 9th, 2024
Culloden memorial ceremony
- LOCATION: Culloden Memorial Cairn in Knoydart, Nova Scotia
- TIME: 11:00AM
- Meet at the Cairn for 11:00AM for the memorial ceremony remembering the Battle of Culloden
Traditional Wool Demonstration
- LOCATION: Antigonish Heritage Museum, 20 East Main Street
- TIME: 2:00PM-4:00PM
- A demonstration of washing, dyeing, spinning, and weaving wool performed by the North Nova Spinners and Weavers
Who's Your Father? Genealogical Research W/ Dave Smith
- LOCATION: Antigonish Heritage Museum, 20 East Main Street
- TIME: 6:00PM-7:00PM, with discussion period to follow
Wednesday July 10th, 2024
Kilted Golf Tournament Stroke Play
- Location: Antigonish Golf Club
- Register
- 7:30 AM shotgun start (Individual Stroke Play & four-person scramble)
- 1:30 PM shotgun start (four-person scramble teams)
- $55.00 member/ $75.00 non member
- Powercarts are $40.00 per seat – and 1st come 1st serve – there are a limited number of powercarts available.
- PLEASE NOTE: KILTS ARE MANDATORY
Live Music:
- 2:00pm – 4:30pm LeeBoy
- 5:00pm – 7:30 pm AnnMarie Pelley
- 8:00pm – 10:30 pm Jug in Hand featuring: Brian England, Lewis MacKinnon, Hayley MacLeod and Brent Collins.
You can contact the Proshop for more information: 902-863-4797
Annual Stroll the Main Street fair
Ceilidh in st. andrews
- LOCATION: St. Andrews Community Centre, St. Andrews, Nova Scotia
- TIME: 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Thursday July 11th, 2024
Ceilidh at the Museum
- LOCATION: Antigonish Heritage Museum
- TIME: 7PM
- Featuring Anna Ludlow & Friends
Ships of 1801 Society's "home from the boston states"
- LOCATION: Schwartz Building, StFX Campus
- TIME: 7:00 PM
- COST: $30, $10 for children under 12
- Tickets available to purchase at:
- Antigonish 5 to $1 Store
- Antigonish Heritage Museum
- MacKinnons Pharmacy
- MacDonald’s Convenience
Weekend Schedule of Events
Friday July 12th 2024
Morning events on Columbus Field
- 8:00 AM – Gates Open
- 9:00 AM – Tir Nan Og Athletic Activities – Sponsored by MacDonald Murphy
- 12:00 PM – Tir Nan Og Awards & Family Picnic – Sponsored by Kenny’s Pizza
Evening Events on Columbus field/Main Street
- 5:00 PM – President Dinner, St. Francis Xavier University – Private Event – Sponsored by StFX
- 6:00 PM – 5 Mile Road Race – Sponsored by BL Environmental, Scope Visual Media, and Watervilla
- 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM – Antigonish Art Fair, Chisholm Park
- 7:30 PM – Official Opening of the 159th Highland Games – Sponsored by East Coast Credit Union
- 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM – Concert Under the Stars, Main Stage – Sponsored by MacLean Forestry & Stfx
- 9:30 PM to 11:00 PM – Celtic Comedy Night featuring Clare Belford, Dan Hendricken, and Darryl Purvis – Coldstream and Oak Manor Ceilidh Stage – Sponsored by Henry’s Napa AutoPro and Antigonish Towing Ltd.
Saturday July 13th 2024
Morning Events on Columbus Field
- 8:30 AM – Highland Dance Pre-Premier Competition (Novice & Intermediate dancers) – Sponsored by Camerons Jewellers and UPS
- 8:30 AM – Elite Mile – Sponsored by Sobeys
- 9:00 AM – Grand Street Parade – STFX to Columbus Field – Sponsored by Sobeys, Nova Construction, and Boston Pizza
- 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM – Pancake Breakfast – St. James Church
- 10:00 AM – Scottish Heavyweight Events Begin
- 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM – Family Cultural & Arts Workshops – Sponsored by MacLeod Group
- Gaelic language, Milling Frolic, Drumming & Step Dance/Square Sets
- 10:30 AM – Highland Dance – New Scotland Open Championship (Premier Dancers) – Sponsored by Decoste Interiors & Rocket Print
- 10:30 AM – Solo Piping and Drumming Competitions – Sponsored by Keltic Motors
- 11:00 AM – Scottish Heavy Event – Heavy Weight Distance – Sponsored by Claymore Inn and Suites/Justamere Bakery & MacGillivray Fuels
- 12:00 PM – Scottish Heavy Event – Heavy Hammer – Sponsored by Dexter-Nova Alliance
- 12:00 PM – Ceilidh Pub Opens
Afternoon/Evening Events on Columbus Field
- 12:00 to 2:00 PM – Official Opening of Clan Day – Sponsored by BFL Canada and Antigonish Rent-all
- 1:00 PM – Scottish Heavy Event – Caber Toss – Sponsored by Highcrest Enterprises Ltd.
- 12:45 PM – New Scotland Open Championship resumes (Premier dancers) – Sponsored by Decoste Interiors & Rocket Print
- 2:00 PM – Nova Scotia Pipe Band Championships – Sponsored by Keltic Motors
- 2:00 PM – Scottish Heavy Event – Weight Over Bar – Sponsored by MacGillivray Fuels and Riverside Speedway
- 2:00 PM – Cathedral Tour
- Location: St. Ninian Cathedral
- 2:30 PM – Highland Dance – Mary Dundas Sword Event (Premier dancers under the age of 16) – Sponsored by the Brownstone Restaurant
- 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM – Afternoon Ceilidh – Coldstream and Oak Manor Ceilidh Stage
- 3:30 PM – Open Farmer’s Walk – Sponsored by Farmers Mutual, Battlefield Equipment Rentals & Yardpro
- 5:30 PM-8:00 PM – “Kilts in the Kitchen Pickleball Tournament” – to sign up, visit: https://secure.pickleballcanada.org/event/kilts-in-the-kitchen-ii/37508/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1dwl52qyKYH7pIOspd1grOHQO-KR60WdPNzD4k4yRqpsbPcSbVyUWm69A_aem_58bIpD3qWQNMHxk_vzjrug
- 5:00 PM – Massed Pipe Bands & Awards – Sponsored by MicroTel/Fion Lounge
- 9:00 PM to 2:00 AM – Ceilidh Pub – Coldstream and Oak Manor Ceilidh Stage – Featuring Beech Hill and the Mudmen- Sponsored by Coldstream Clear Distillery and Oak Manor
Ships of 1801 Society's "Home from the boston states"
- LOCATION: Schwartz Building, StFX Campus
- TIME: 7:00 PM
- COST: $30, $10 for children under 12
- Tickets available to purchase at:
- Antigonish 5 to $1 Store
- Antigonish Heritage Museum
- MacKinnons Pharmacy
- MacDonald’s Convenience
Sunday July 14th 2024
Morning Events on Columbus Field
- 8:30 AM – Highland Dance Pre-Premier Competition – (Primary & Beginner) – Sponsored by Cameron’s Jewellers & UPS
- 8:30 AM – Solo Piping & Drumming Competitions – Sponsored by Keltic Motors, Tartan Interiors, and Highland Home Building Centre
- 10:00 AM – Highland Dance – Florence MacMillan Flora Event (Premier dancers from Martimes) – Sponsored by Steelmac
- 10:00 AM – Scottish Heavy Event – Open Stone – Sponsored by Alva Construction Ltd. & Admiral Glass and Signs
- 10:00 AM – Junior Scottish Heavy Event Competition – Sponsored by The Maples Supportive Living & Atlantic Windows
- 10:00 AM – Tug-Of-War Competition – Sponsored by Lewis MacDonald Deliveries, Arisaig Fisheries, and North Bay Fishermen’s Co-Op
- 10:30 AM – Closing Church Service – St. James United Church
- 11:00 AM – Highland Heart Open Premiership (Premier dancers) – Sponsored by Atlantic Lottery Corporation, Sa’mor Adventure Depot, and Rediscover Hearing
- 11:00 AM – Scottish Heavy Event – Light Weight for Distance – Sponsored by Whidden Park Campground and Cottages
- 12:00 PM – Scottish Heavy Event – Light Hammer – Sponsored by Canadian Tire & Robertson’s Napa Autopro
Afternoon/Evening on Columbus Field
- 12:45 PM – Highland Heart Open Premiership resumes (Premier dancers) – Sponsored by Atlantic Lottery Corporation, Sa’mor Adventure Depot, and Rediscover Hearing
- 1:00 PM – Scottish Heavy Event – Challenge Caber Toss – Sponsored by Trendy’s Clothing, Trendy’s Shoes, and iA Private Wealth Management
- 1:30 PM – Atlantic Canada Pipe Band Championships – Sponsored by Ron MacGillivrays Chev Buick GMC & Century Nissan
- 2:00 PM – Cathedral Tour
- Location: St. Ninian Cathedral
- 3:00 PM – Tug-Of-War Competition finals – Sponsored by East Coast Credit Union
- 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM – Closing Ceilidh – Licensed Event – Coldstream and Oak Manor Ceilidh Stage
- 4:30 PM – Massed Pipe Bands & Awards – Sponsored by MacDonald Chrysler & OK Tire
Ships of 1801 Society's "home from the boston states"
- LOCATION: Schwartz Building, StFX Campus
- TIME: 7:00 PM
- COST: $30, $10 for children under 12
- Tickets available to purchase at:
- Antigonish 5 to $1 Store
- Antigonish Heritage Museum
- MacKinnons Pharmacy
- MacDonald’s Convenience
Monday July 15th 2024
Ships of 1801 Society's "home from the boston states"
- LOCATION: Schwartz Building, StFX Campus
- TIME: 7:00 PM
- COST: $30, $10 for children under 12
- Tickets available to purchase at:
- Antigonish 5 to $1 Store
- Antigonish Heritage Museum
- MacKinnons Pharmacy
- MacDonald’s Convenience