Everything you need to know about the 160th Victoria Highland Games & Celtic Festival

The Victoria Highland Games & Celtic Festival will return for its 160th iteration from May 13 to 21 at various venues in Greater Victoria.

The festival is billed as the longest continually running Highland Games in North America, and the games’ association expects over 20,000 people will attend.

The main event, the Highland Games, will take place during the following weekend on May 20 and 21 at Topaz Park. There will be competitions in highland dancing, drumming and heavy events, including caber toss and hammer throw. "We are proud to offer the Victoria Highland Games & Celtic Festival as a premier destination for those seeking the best Scottish and Celtic music, dance, sport and heritage in North America,” said Jim Maxwell, president of the Victoria Highland Games Association in a news release.

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