Great Basin Scottish Highland Games

The 3rd Annual Great Basin Scottish Highland Games!

Saturday gates 8:30 am Games Start 9:00 am end 5pm

Sunday gates 8:30 am Games Start 9:00 am end 3:00pm-ish

Experience the love of Scottish Highland Heritage at the Great Basin Scottish Highland Games (GBSHG) presented by: The Northern Nevada Throwing Company.

Celebrating ancestral tradition, these unique events bring a taste of Scottish heritage to the Truckee Meadows area, featuring competitions like Stone Throw, Hammer Throw, Weight for Distance, Weight Over Bar, Sheaf Toss, and Caber Toss. Witness the impressive displays of strength, balance, and skill while enjoying beard competitions, coos, bagpipes, kilts, and vendors for an unforgettable experience.

Bringing the love and heritage of the

Scottish Highlands to the Truckee Meadows through heavy athletics.

Saturday, May 4th

Mens A/B
Mens Light Weight
Mens Master
Woman’s B

Sunday, May 5th
Mens C
Woman’s C
Woman’s Master
Kids

All field events and their dates/times and order of operations are at the discretion of the athletic director.

Host or Publisher The Great Basin Scottish Highland Games