Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.3, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Melbourne Highland Games & Celtic Festival ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://melbournehighlandgames.org.au/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [News & Media](https://melbournehighlandgames.org.au/news-media/) - [2026 Victorian Pipe Band Championships](https://melbournehighlandgames.org.au/2026-victorian-pipe-band-championships/) - 2026 Victorian Pipe Band Championships to be hosted at the Melbourne Highland Games & Celtic Festival on Sunday, 29 March 2026. - [Chieftain of the Day 2026](https://melbournehighlandgames.org.au/chieftain-of-the-day-2026/) - The Rt Hon Lord Strathspey, Sir Michael Grant of Grant Bt., 34th Chief of Clan Grant is our Chieftain of the Day for the 2026 Melbourne Highland Games & Celtic Festival. Read Lord Strathspey's complete bio on the Chieftain of the Day page. Clan Grant will be our Honoured Clan for 2026. - [President's Welcome for 2026](https://melbournehighlandgames.org.au/presidents-welcome-for-2026/) - A Warm Welcome to the 2026 Melbourne Highland Games & Celtic Festival!Sunday, 29 March 2026 – Eastfield Park Reserve, Croydon, Victoria As President of the Melbourne Highland Games and Celtic Festival, it gives me great pleasure to extend a heartfelt welcome to you all as we come together once again to celebrate the vibrant spirit - [2025 International Heavy Games Championships](https://melbournehighlandgames.org.au/international-heavy-games-championships/) - MHG&CF is hosting the International Heavy Games Championships in 2025 - [2024 Victorian Pipe Band Championships](https://melbournehighlandgames.org.au/2024-victorian-pipe-band-championships/) - Melbourne Highland Games & Celtic Festival are thrilled to be hosting the 2024 Victorian Pipe Band Championships, the culmination contest in the Victorian pipe band calendar. In 2024, Pipe Bands Victoria hopes to welcome 30 or more competing pipe bands. The Games are just three weeks before the 2024 Australian Pipe Band Championships in Maryborough, Victoria. Come - [Launch of New Name](https://melbournehighlandgames.org.au/demo-post-3/) - We are now known as the Melbourne Highland Games & Celtic Festival - [Government House](https://melbournehighlandgames.org.au/demo-post-2/) - Our committee attended the Pipe Bands Victoria concert at Government House on 19 November 2021. - [Williamstown Event](https://melbournehighlandgames.org.au/demo-post-1/) - Join us for the Williamstown Highland Celtic Gathering on 18 June 2022 at Seaworks. ## Pages - [Home](https://melbournehighlandgames.org.au/) - The MHG&CF (previously known as Ringwood Highland Games Inc.) has been held in the Maroondah area for over 50 years, since April 1967. The festivals include pipe bands, dancing, heavy events, clans and stalls. - [Pipe Bands](https://melbournehighlandgames.org.au/whats-on/pipe-bands/) - 2026 Victorian Pipe Band Championships We are honoured to be hosting the Victorian Pipe Band Championships for 2026 Any non-competing pipe bands who would like to perform at the Games should contact our Bands Coordinator at bands@melbournehighlandgames.org.au Pipe Bands are requested to book their sites for marquees, tents and large trailers with size of frontage - [Ceilidh](https://melbournehighlandgames.org.au/whats-on/ceilidh/) - The Melbourne Highland Games & Celtic Festival traditionally holds a Ceilidh on the Friday evening preceding the Games. This year the Ceilidh will be held on Friday, 27 March 2026 from 7pm to 11pm at the Dorset Gardens Hotel, 335 Dorset Road, Croydon VIC 3136. Buy Ceilidih Tickets What is a Ceilidh? Originally the word - [Our Committee](https://melbournehighlandgames.org.au/contacts/our-committee/) - For general enquiries please Contact Us using the form or email info@melbournehighlandgames.org.au This event would not be possible without the efforts of our committee and coordinators. PresidentWayne MakinEmail Vice PresidentIan YoungEmail SecretaryAlistair McInnesEmail TreasurerDavid WatsonEmail Sponsorship CoordinatorMelissa VentreEmail Social Media CoordinatorMelissa Ventre Pipe Bands CoordinatorMick RyanEmail Dancing CoordinatorRhonda WatsonEmail Heavy Events CoordinatorAdam RaeEmail Stalls CoordinatorsJohn - [Partnership Packages](https://melbournehighlandgames.org.au/sponsors/sponsorship-packages/) - 2026 Sponsorship / Partnership Packages available! Sponsorship will allow your organisation to be a part of maintaining the Melbourne Scottish and Celtic culture. The rich tapestry of heritage needs support to keep the event affordable and allow for maximum community participation. MHG&CF 2026 Sponsorship letterDownload MHG&CF 2026 Sponorship brochureDownload Sponsor_Application_2026Download For more information or to - [Buy Tickets](https://melbournehighlandgames.org.au/tickets-merch/buy-tickets/) - Note: Pre-purchase of tickets through TryBooking is preferred, however entry can be paid at the gate on the day via EFTPOS or with cash. This is a dog friendly event - dogs must be on a lead. Melbourne Highland Games & Celtic Festival Sunday, 29 March 2026 9am to 5pm Eastfield Park, Croydon Adults (16 - [Sponsors, Partners and Supporters](https://melbournehighlandgames.org.au/sponsors/) - Melbourne Highland Games & Celtic Festival would not be possible without our sponsors, partners and supporters. We thank them for their ongoing support of our event. Sponsor Us Tartan Level Diamond Level Platinum Level Gold Level Highland Level Celtic Level Friends & Supporters - [Book a Stall](https://melbournehighlandgames.org.au/about-the-games/book-a-stall/) - Clans, Community Groups, Displays, Entertainers, Food and Retail Vendors If you are interested in opening a stall at the please book by clicking the button and following the instructions. Melbourne Highland Games & Celtic Festival 2026 Sunday, 29 March 2026 BOOKINGS OPEN 25 NOVEMBER 2025! BOOKINGS CLOSE AT MIDNIGHT ON SUNDAY, 8 MARCH 2026 Stall - [Heavy Events](https://melbournehighlandgames.org.au/whats-on/heavy-events/) - About Heavy Events Scottish heavy athletics owe their roots to the Highland warriors who would keep in shape between battles by competing amongst themselves with everyday implements. A stone, a blacksmith’s hammer, a tree trunk (caber) became tools for building strength for battle. Our competition includes: Caber Toss The caber is not thrown for distance - [Programme](https://melbournehighlandgames.org.au/programme/) - Sunday, 29 March 2026 from 9am to 5pm at Eastfield Park, Croydon MHG&CF 2026 Events Schedule A general schedule will be posted here once available. Please review our 2025 Programme below as an example of what to expect in 2026. MHG&CF 2025 Programme Download the full programme booklet below. MHG&CF 2025 Programme_web3Download - [Chieftain of the Day](https://melbournehighlandgames.org.au/about-the-games/chieftain-of-the-day/) - The Rt Hon Lord Strathspey, Sir Michael Grant of Grant Bt., 34th Chief of Clan Grant is our Chieftain of the Day for the 2026 Melbourne Highland Games & Celtic Festival My late father, Sir Patrick Grant of Grant, Lord Strathspey was the 32nd Chief of Grant. He set up International Clan Grant Societies in - [Honoured Clan](https://melbournehighlandgames.org.au/honoured-clan/) - Clan Grant is the Honoured Clan for 2026 Origins The name Grant has been an influential one throughout Scotland’s history but the exact origins of the ancient Clan Grant remain a subject of discussion. The traditional oral histories of the Clan Grant suggest that its origins lay to the north with the Viking, Haakon Grandt - [Eastfield Park](https://melbournehighlandgames.org.au/location/eastfield-park/) - A detailed site layout is shown below with list of all stall sites. Site Layout 2025 - FINAL_v4Download Click here to view directions or open with Google Maps Location Address: 119 Eastfield Rd, Croydon VIC 3136 Directions Directions from Melbourne CBD Get on Eastern Fwy/M3 in Clifton Hill from Collins St, Victoria Parade/State Route 32 - [Clans](https://melbournehighlandgames.org.au/whats-on/clans/) - The Clan Tents add to the spectacle of the Games and are a popular attraction. Clan representatives set up their tents to recognise, commemorate and promote their heritage and to enlist new members. Book a Stall for your Clan tent For more information contact the Clans Coordinators: Jeff Henderson, John Buchanan, and Ian Young Email: - [What's On](https://melbournehighlandgames.org.au/whats-on/) - We look forward to welcoming you to showcase our culture and heritage. We will have Dancing, Pipe Bands, Heavy Events, Folk Music Tent, Displays, Clans and Stalls. Dancing Highland Dancing, Highland Hustle, Irish Dancing, Morris Dancing, Scottish Country Dancing and Welsh Dancing Go to Dancing Pipe Bands Pipe Band competition Go to Pipe Bands Heavy - [Williamstown Highland Celtic Gathering](https://melbournehighlandgames.org.au/williamstown-highland-celtic-gathering/) - We regret to inform you that we will no longer be hosting the Williamstown Highland Celtic Gathering. Please attend our main event, the Melbourne Highland Games & Celtic Festival on the third of fourth Sunday or March annually. - [Location](https://melbournehighlandgames.org.au/location/) - Melbourne Highland Games & Celtic Festival is located at Eastfield Park, Croydon VIC Eastfield Park - [Folk Music Tent](https://melbournehighlandgames.org.au/whats-on/folk-tent/) - Come join us for a variety of musical performances Folk Music Tent Program 2025 - [Ambassador](https://melbournehighlandgames.org.au/about-the-games/ambassador/) - The Honourable Mr Ted Baillieu AO is the Ambassador for the Melbourne Highland Games & Celtic Festival Mr Baillieu is a former Premier, becoming Victoria's 46th Premier and Minister for Arts from 2010 to 2013. After serving as the Member for Hawthorn since 1999, he retired from Parliament in 2014. As a former architect and Fellow of - [Contacts](https://melbournehighlandgames.org.au/contacts/) - All enquiries can be made to: info@melbournehighlandgames.org.au Or use our online contact form Contact Us If you have a specific request, please visit our committee page Our Committee - [On The Day](https://melbournehighlandgames.org.au/location/on-the-day/) - The Melbourne Highland Games & Celtic Festival is held at Eastfield Park in Croydon, Victoria. Access is via Eastfield Road. Limited parking is available on site, otherwise parking can be found in the surrounding areas. A more detailed image of the venue layout can be found by clicking the button below. Eastfield Park 2024_Site_Traffic_FinalBDownload - [Seaworks](https://melbournehighlandgames.org.au/location/seaworks/) - The below satellite image of Seaworks Williamstown provides a general layout of the area with more details to follow. Click here to view directions or open in Google maps Location Address: 82 Nelson Pl, Williamstown VIC 3016 Directions Directions from Melbourne CBD Follow Elizabeth St, Collins St and Queen St to Flinders St/State Route 30 - [Webmail](https://melbournehighlandgames.org.au/webmail/) - Unfortunately, webmail is no longer available. This was changed to keep costs from increasing for MHG&CF. How can I login to the email accounts again? To access your emails, please ask the President/Vice President/relevant person for your appropriate email account login. You will need to access your emails on a desktop or mobile device using - [History of the Games](https://melbournehighlandgames.org.au/about-the-games/history-of-the-games/) - The Ringwood Highland Games were started by the Mayor of Ringwood City Council, Elizabeth Penny, and the first event was held on the 4th April 1967 at Jubilee Park in Ringwood. This is the same year that the Ringwood Caledonian Society was established. The Games have been held annually ever since all within the City - [Band Information](https://melbournehighlandgames.org.au/about-the-games/band-information/) - We welcome the Bands who are participating in this year's Games. For more information for Pipe Bands please contact: Bands Coordinator Mick Ryan bands@melbournehighlandgames.org.au - [Stalls](https://melbournehighlandgames.org.au/whats-on/stalls/) - Stalls are a very popular attraction from with tents for organisations and Clans to provide information and hopefully increase membership. Vendors provide food, drink and retail options. If you are interested in opening a stall at the next Melbourne Highland Games & Celtic Festival event please register your interest by clicking on the button below - [Links](https://melbournehighlandgames.org.au/contacts/links/) - The following are links to many friends and supporters: Australian Board of Highland Dancing Celtic Council of Australia Comunn Gàidhlig Astràilia – The Scottish Gaelic Association of Australia Lulus - A Guide to Scottish Tartans Pipe Bands Australia Ringwood Caledonian Society Ringwood Highland Pipe Band Robert Burns Club of Melbourne Royal Scottish Country Dance Society - [Patron](https://melbournehighlandgames.org.au/about-the-games/patron/) - The Right Honourable The Earl of Loudoun is now permanent Patron of the Melbourne Highland Games and Celtic Festival Inc. The Rt Hon Simon Abney-Hastings is the 15th Earl of Loudoun and Clan Chief of the Loudoun Campbells. The Earl of Loudoun is keen to ensure that Scottish Gaelic culture remains as part of the - [About The Games](https://melbournehighlandgames.org.au/about-the-games/) - The Melbourne Highland Games & Celtic Festival (previously the Ringwood Highland Games) has been held annually since 1967 at the end of March or early April, and is usually the last gathering of the Victorian state season. Events prior to the Games include a Street March in the Main Street of Croydon shopping precinct during - [Coronavirus Information](https://melbournehighlandgames.org.au/coronavirus-information/) - COVIDSafe Plan Melbourne Highland Games & Celtic Festival Inc. has a COVIDSafe Plan that complies with all Government of Victoria requirements. Information from https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/business-events-information-organisers is provided below [cited 2022 Jan 12]. COVIDSafe Settings for events Public events may proceed. 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