Shepherd Highland Games

06/05/2026

The Shepherd Highland Games 2026 is proud to partner with Special Olympics Michigan. Join us July 25 for a day of shared celebration and athletic achievement.

06/04/2026

Did you know the Shepherd Rotary Club #2856 is the host of the Shepherd Highland Games? When you support the games, you're supporting Village of Shepherd! 🏡 Proceeds from our event go directly back into local projects and the community.

See you on the field July 25!

06/04/2026

What a great day and a half coming your way! Tickets are on sale now. Kids are FREE on Saturday! Visit our website or click:
https://3common.com/event/2026-holland-waterfront-celtic-festival-highland-games/696d6677c29e25b0022837bd

06/04/2026

What in the heck is a kilt? Check out all the tartan on July 25 at the Shepherd Highland Games 2026

What's the deal with Kilts? 🤔

That iconic skirt you see in Scottish Highland dress? That's a kilt! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 More than just clothing, it's a powerful symbol of Scottish culture and identity, proudly worn for everything from formal events to casual gatherings.

Made from tartan – a beautiful woven fabric with those distinctive, patterned stripes (often linked to specific clans), the kilt has a fascinating history. It evolved from the original Great Kilt (or belted plaid), a full-length garment that could even be used as a cloak. Over time, the more modern Small Kilt (or walking kilt), using a single width of cloth, became popular in the 18th century. You'll often see a kilt paired with accessories like a sporran (a pouch), a kilt pin and a sgian dubh (a small dagger).

Shepherd Highland Games 2025 Shepherd Highland Games

06/03/2026

The athletes are training... are you ready to watch the records break? 💪 The sound of heavy weights hitting the grass and the crowd cheering is just weeks away. These athletes bring serious power to the field!

05/26/2026

Did you know the Highland Games have roots going back hundreds of years? 🏰 Originally used by Scottish kings to find the strongest men, today they are a celebration of strength and culture. Which event is your favorite to watch? Shepherd Highland Games 2026

05/21/2026

Take us back! 📸 Who else is missing the energy of the games? We’re looking through photos from last year and getting so excited to do it all again. Drop your favorite memory from past games in the comments! 👇

05/18/2026

The highlands are calling. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Mark your calendars for the Shepherd Highland Games 2026 on Saturday, July 25! Get ready for a day of heavy athletics, bagpipes, amazing food and family fun. We can't wait to see you back on the field.

05/08/2026

Announcing (fashionably late) our May practices! We hope to see you there!

02/18/2026

The Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival Craft Show is looking for unique, one-of-a-kind vendors to join the fun! This three-day event welcomes in roughly 20,000 people.

Only a few spots left! 🍁✨The Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival Craft Show is looking for unique artists and makers to join our curated, family-friendly lineup. This 68th annual three-day event welcomes close to 20,000 people each year!

Apply today: https://forms.gle/EdA6ULHskW2R7gGP9

Pricing and event information can be found within the application.