Mount Dora's Highland Athletic Games attracts tough competitors

As part of the Mount Dora Scottish Highland Festival, the city will once again host rigorous competitions on Saturday, February 17, in downtown’s Evans Park on the waterfront.

Teams of impressively strong men and women in kilts will compete for bragging rights in strenuous Scottish events like braemar (the carrying of a large and heavy stone), the fire truck pull, a sheaf toss, ax throwing, caber toss, and more.  

The events begin at 10 a.m. and are expected to continue to approximately 5 p.m.  At press time an event schedule hadn’t been published, so spectators should get there early to ensure watching as many fun competitions as possible.  

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The Mount Dora Scottish Highland Festival, which runs February 15 to 18, also includes traditional Scottish music and dancing, vendor tents, bagpipes, plus food and drinks available for purchase in Donnelly Park. Tickets are $20 at the gate and allow admittance on all days.  Onlookers downtown will be able to see the Heritage Clan Parade from the street starting at noon on Saturday.

A shuttle service is available Saturday, February 17, at First Baptist Church of Mount Dora Parking lot located at 1000 East 1st Avenue, as well as the vacant lot at 900 Lincoln Avenue.  The shuttle from the Lincoln Avenue location will also be available on Sunday.  

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