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KINGSVILLE HIGHLAND GAMES RETURN WITH RECORD CROWD

Reporter: Robert Lothian
Published: June 28, 2026

The roar of bagpipes echoed throughout Kingsville, Ont. on Saturday with the return of the Highland Games.

Thousands of people walked the grounds at Colasantis, where a large field hosted Scottish traditions and Celtic Heritage.

Doug Plumb, chairman and founder of the Kingsville Highland Games, believes it was the “most successful” games in their history.

Comparing it to a “three-ring circus,” Plumb noted they offered events for everyone, from piping and drumming, heavy events like a Caber Toss, highland dancing, and sheep shearing and herding.

“We’ve been doing this since 2018, and I’m very, very happy with the turnout today and just the excitement that’s taking place out here,” Plumb said.

Kingsville managed to draw in highly competitive teams for each competition. Plumb explained that many teams often participate in circuits across different regions.

In the case of Tug of War, fans watched teams from Northern Ireland, Nova Scotia, and Iowa compete.

In 2025, the games were postponed due to what the organization then described as scheduling conflicts.

Taking a year away, Plumb said, helped them create a better event.

“I think that in part, that’s why we’re so well attended this year, is we took a year off last year only to form our own not-for-profit,” he explained. “So, we just decided to pump the brakes for a year, and then we found this location, so hopefully this will be our home.”

After a large turnout, Plumb added they’re hopeful to continue hosting the event at Colasantis.

Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund Town of Kingsville Colasanti's Tropical Gardens CTV News Windsor & District Highland Dancer's Association

06/07/2026

🏆 RESULTS: HAGGIS HURL

Elected officials go head to head for the title of CHIEF HAGGIS HURLER.

2026 COMPETITORS:
• Amherstburg Mayor - Michael Prue
• Essex Mayor - Sherry Bondy
• Kingsville Mayor - Dennis Rogers
• Lakeshore Mayor - Tracy Bailey
• LaSalle Mayor - Crystal Meloche
• Tecumseh Deputy Mayor - Joe Bachetti
• MPP Anthony Leardi

Amherstburg Mayor Michael Prue dethroned 2024 champ, Mayor Dennis Rogers-Mayor of Kingsville

Thank you to the Multicultural Council of Windsor-Essex for sponsoring one of the Kingsville Highland Games favorite traditions.

DID YOU KNOW?
🏃‍♂️ Real Sport: In 2011, Lorne Coltart set the world record, hurling haggis 217 feet

⚖️ Heavy Lifting: Hall’s of Scotland made the world’s largest haggis in 2014, weighing 2,226 lb 10 oz

🌱 Vegan Option: Traditionally made with sheep’s pluck (heart, liver, lungs), the first vegan haggis launched in 1984

✈️ Global Demand: Ireland, France, Spain, and Hong Kong are the biggest buyers of haggis outside the UK.

Town of Kingsville Town of Essex Municipality of Leamington Town of LaSalle Town of Tecumseh Visit Amherstburg Municipality of Lakeshore Anthony Leardi, PC Essex

05/07/2026

🏆 RESULTS: SOLOS

Solo pipers and drummers stepped forward with exceptional focus and musical discipline.

Judged by Piping and Pipe Band Society of Ontario (PPBSO) Complete results: https://ppbso.org/kingsville-2026/

SOLO PIPING:
Competitors are evaluated not just on technical precision, but on expression, tone, and the ability to tell a story through every note.

The bagpipe is one of the oldest instruments in the world, with roots dating back over 3,000 years.

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04/07/2026

🏆 RESULTS: PIPE BAND & DRUM COMPETITION

Congratulations to all musicians for bringing your best to the circle.

The field thundered with pipes, drums, and Highland pride as bands from across the region delivered outstanding performances.

Shoutout to Local 444 Unifor for sponsoring this competition that was under the direction of Piping and Pipe Band Society of Ontario (PPBSO)

Below are the results.
• Grade 3 Set: Windsor Police Pipe Band

• Grade 4 Medley: Cabar Feidh Pipes and Drums

• Grade 5 March Medley: London Fire Fighters Pipe Band

🥁A pipe band is a musical ensemble consisting of pipers and drummers.

The most common form of consists of a section of pipers, a section of snare drummers, several tenor drummers and one or two bass drummers. The entire drum section is known collectively as the drum corps. The band follows the direction of the pipe major, who directs with a mace.

04/07/2026

03/07/2026

🏆RESULTS: TUG OF WAR
Four regions. One rope. Endless determination.

🔗2026 featured powerhouse teams from Northern Ireland, Nova Scotia, Oxford County and Dashwood, Ontario.

Below are the results by class.
700 kg:
1. Northern Ireland - Leo’s Boys
2. Falmouth, Nova Scotia
3. Bluewater - Dashwood, Ontario

600 kg OPEN:
1. Northern Ireland - Leo’s Boys
2. Falmouth, Nova Scotia
3. Bluewater - Dashwood, Ontario

640 kg:
1. Northern Ireland - Leo’s Boys
2. Falmouth, Nova Scotia
3. Bluewater - Dashwood, Ontario

560 kg OPEN:
1. Leo’s Boys A - Northern Ireland
2. Leo’s Boys B - Northern Ireland
3. Falmouth, Nova Scotia

Proud to have these teams on the grounds of Colasanti's Tropical Gardens and honoured to showcase this battle under the guidance of the CANADIAN TUG-OF-WAR ASSOCIATION.

Special thanks to LAW OFFICE of KENNETH S. MARLEY www.kenmarleylaw.com for sponsoring this competition

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