The First Annual Keweenaw Highland Games

The First Annual Keweenaw Highland Games were held at Calumet, Michigan on August 21, 2010, the premier event at Calumet’s Heritage Days celebration. Thanks to hard work and long hours by a handful of dedicated members of the Celtic Quarter, the Games were an overwhelming success!

Professional gaming athletes approach the field before the Games

Professional Highland games athletes joined a stalwart crew of local amateurs to compete in seven events: stone put, heavy and light weight throw, hammer toss, caber toss, weight over pole, and sheaf toss.

Hometown hero Randy McClellan at the stone toss.

The Second Annual Keweenaw Highland Games promise to be bigger and better. The Games will take place Friday afternoon and Saturday of Labor Day weekend, September 2 & 3 at the Houghton County Fairground in Hancock. There will be music and vendors, dancing and gaming, fun for all!

The Celtic Quarter booth, flying traditioal flags of Celtic countries, offered visitors tee shirts, shortbread, buttons, and more.