MEMORIAL TUG-OF-WAR CHAMPIONSHIP

In 1893, six Embro area farmers won the World Tug-of-War Championship at the Chicago World's Fair. 

This feat is commemorated annually at the Embro games through the Memorial Tug-of- War Championships and is now the largest Tug-of-War event in Canada, it attracts men's and women's teams from Canada and the US.

At our 2010 Games, the local Zorra teams will be challenging teams from neigbouring Nissouri and South Easthope. Also joining the competion will be teams coming from a distance including Dashwood (Bluewater), Peel Region, Toronto and a special welcome to teams from Wisconsin.

 

THE SKIRL OF THE PIPES

Since ancient times, the bagpipes have been a rallying force for Scots in war and peace. They remain a focal point for Scottish gatherings, and are represented at the Embro games through individual, as well as band competitions. Be sure to see the stirring spectacle of all bands playing as one during the Massed Bands parade at 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM. (Competition results may be found on the Pipers and Pipe Band Society of Ontario website, http://www.ppbso.org/ 

 

HIGHLAND DANCING

As in most cultures, dance has deep roots in Scottish history. See more than 200 competitors from Canada, the US and Scotland dance the Highland Fling, Sword Dance, Irish Jig, Hornpipe, Seann Triubhas, and Pas de Basques. All dancers join in the Massed Highland Fling following the Official Opening at noon. 

 

 

 

HEAVY ATHLETIC EVENTS

Originally a means for Highland chieftans to find the strongest men for military duty, events like the stone throw, farmer's walk and log sawing provide exciting competition.

 

Heavy Events Demonstration  Come and see professionals throw the 25# stone, pitch a sheaf high over the bar or flip the caber end over end. For the strong and brave onlookers there is an opportunity to try one or all of these activities with the help and encouragement of our professionals.

 

EMBRO ROAD RACES

Runners from across Southwestern Ontario compete in the annual 10 km Road race. Public school children compete in a popular 4km race. 
Schedule of Events