2027 Great Basin Scottish Highland Games

Come see Nevada Mesh with Scotland in this fun crowd pleaser! Heavy Athletics, Vendors, Food, Music, Bag Pipes and more! The 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. Schedule of Events Saturday, September 12th Mens A/B Mens Light Weight Mens Master Woman’s B Sunday, September 13th 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.