A chance for athletes from around the country to compete in traditional Celtic and Scottish events comes to Horace B. Garman Park. This marks a new location for The Fifth annual D-Town Throwdown Highland Games, set to be held on Saturday, April 25th.

Historically the number of athletes along with their family members who attend ranges between 60 and 70 competitors.

You can feel free to bring your kids along for the fun as well as this event has no age limit for spectators. Entry to the event is also completely free.

Ancient Athletics, which is a unit of the St. Andrew’s Society of Central Illinois, organizes the games as part of it’s mission to promote and celebrate Celtic culture through community involvement and athletic events.

Athletes of all ages are welcome to register to compete. To register online as an athlete in the competition, CLICK HERE.

This event also welcomes sponsors, vendors, and volunteers. Those interested in supporting or participating as a vendor should reach out via email to scottishheavyevents@gmail.com

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