Hororata Highland Games
Sat, 07 Nov
|Hororata
A celebration of Scottish heritage in rural Canterbury! Highland dancing, pipe bands, caber tossing, Scottish heavy athletics, clan stalls, whisky tasting, haggis, and traditional games. Kilts, bagpipes, and community spirit in the Selwyn District.


Time & Location
07 Nov 2026, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Hororata, 90 Hororata Road, Hororata 7572, New Zealand
About the Event
The Hororata Highland Games are a massive celebration of Scottish culture and heritage in rural Canterbury. It’s a day full of iconic Scottish events like caber tossing, heavy athletics, pipe bands, and Highland dancing. The event has a lively festival atmosphere with clan stalls, whisky tasting, and traditional Scottish food. With kilts, bagpipes, and a strong community spirit, it’s a unique and unforgettable event that brings people together for a big celebration of heritage and culture.




