Hunter Valley Highland Games Championship
Caber Toss
The Caber Toss is a traditional Scottish event where participants throw a large wooden pole, known as a caber, end over end. It requires both strength and technique as the goal is to flip the caber so that it lands straight ahead. It's a popular event at Highland Games and showcases Scottish culture.
Natural Stones of Strength
The Natural Stones of Strength is a traditional Scottish strongman event where participants lift progressively heavier stones on top of a waist-high barrel as quickly as possible. The stone weighs from as low as 60kg all the way to 150 kg and was historically used for measuring strength. It's an iconic event at Highland Games, showcasing the physical prowess of the competitors.
Keg Toss
The Scottish keg toss is a popular traditional strongman event at Highland Games, where competitors demonstrate their strength and power by tossing heavy kegs over a high bar. The kegs typically weigh between 15-25 kg (33-55 lbs) and the height of the bar can vary depending on the competition. It's an impressive display of athleticism and has become a crowd favorite at Highland Games events.
