Sydney Mines Highland Games and Concert

Celebrate Celtic culture through traditional music, dance, sport, language and customs by hosting a community building festival, (in honour of Coal Miners who built our towns) – Highland Games IS for the public good of local citizens, while drawing tourists to the region, thus contributing to the social wellbeing, recreation and spirit of Sydney Mines and Cape Breton.Competitions include tug-of-war, track and field, Strongest Farmer, a 5K race, and arm wrestling for all ages with women, men, youth, and adaptive categories. There will also be a boxing ring for a demonstration of sparring. With events for the children, musical entertainment throughout the day, a variety of vendors, and a beer tent followed by a musical evening with the Men of the Deeps, the Sydney Mines Highland Games offers a fun-filled day for the whole family.