Haggis Hurling Contest
Test your throwing skills and poise by hurling a frozen 1 pound haggis as far as you can, all while balancing on a half Whisky Barrel! Farthest throw is the champion. (Lassies Only)
Women will throw a 1 pound frozen haggis while balanced on a half whisky barrel.
Contestants must register by 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 14th at the CHICAGO SCOTS tent.
No late entries will be accepted.
Competition will begin promptly at 4:30 p.m. on the Heavy Athletics Field.
Award given for 1st place.
2024 Competition Winner
Haggis Hurling: Joanne Sherry
REGISTRATION
Contestants must register by 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 14th at the CHICAGO SCOTS tent.
Every year at our Scottish Festival & Highland Games, the Chicago Scots feature a family or an organization as our Honored Clan. This year, to recognize and celebrate its’ strong Scottish roots, our Honored Clan is Rotary International. We are proud to announce that Rotary International’s Scottish President, Gordon McInally has agreed to lead our Parade of Tartans at 12:30 p.m. Gordon will also receive the Salute to the Chieftain from the Massed Pipe Bands at approximately 6.30pm on Saturday, June 15, 2024.