Inaugural Great Basin Scottish Highland Games happening Saturday in Sparks
Hosted by the Northern Nevada Throwing Company, this all-day event will feature Scottish Heavy Athletics, axe throwing, 7 Troughs Distillery, Highland cows, and a variety of venders providing entertainment, food, drink and fun. Sierra Highlanders Pipe Band will be joining the festivities.
Check out the skills of men and women throwing seriously heavy stuff and enjoy a bit of Scottish heritage in the Truckee Meadows area.
All are invited to this festival event. Kilts are optional.
The fun begins at 9 a.m. at the Gandolpho Rodeo Arena, 2200 Loop Road in Sparks. Go here for tickets, competition registration and more information.
Want to see what what Scottish Heavy Athletics is all about? Check out the video below.