After a 30-year hiatus, the Highland Games are coming back to Kingsville.
Back in 1987, the celebration of Scottish and Celtic culture drew 6,000 visitors.
This year, it will be held June 22 at Lakeside Park.
"The Town of Kingsville continues to support and seek opportunities to enhance community events and initiatives that promote social cohesion, community pride, and increase awareness of local traditions and talents," said Manager of Parks and Recreation Programs, Maggie Durocher.
The Kingsville Highland Games will feature performances by bagpipers, caber tossers, and highland dancers. Those who go will also be able to experience Scottish and Celtic delicacies, competitions, music, sheep herding demonstrations, and the Mayors Haggis Hurl.
"All our Essex County Mayors are invited to participate in this cultural delicacy," said Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos. "It will take great strategy and a true mayoral touch to succeed at this incredible hurling of the haggis."
The Town of Kingsville has received financial assistance through the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund to support the event.
Tickets for the Highland Games are $20, but children 12 and under can get in for free.
