KILT-ober

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That’s it Mother Nature get all this rain out of your system now, we have a big day planned for October 3rd 😂🎃💀

Day 9 - MEET THE ATHLETE - TIPPER MCEWAN

Tipper McEwan is no stranger to KILT-ober. He as set more than few records here. He is a thrower that puts in the work and it shows. He has had an amazing season on both the Maritime and National circuits. He finished 2nd at the 2026 Masters National Championships and 7th at 2026 at the CSAF Open Men’s Championships. He has been consistently setting personal bests all summer and we are thrilled he is back on the pitch this year. Watch for Tipper as he takes on the Open Class competitors on October 3rd.

Age - 43 years old

Years throwing - 8 years

Tartan - Ancient Campbell

Hometown - Halifax, NS

Day 8 - MEET THE ATHLETE - BRAD DETERS

We are excited to have our first thrower come to us from south of the border this year. Brad Deters from Michigan 🇺🇸 will make his debut at KILT-ober. Brad has been competing in the heavy events for 4 years after a new local festival was started up and he was hooked. He actively trains for both powerlifting and strongman. Come and see Brad take the field in the Masters Division on October 3rd.

Age: 45

Hometown: Holland, Michigan

Occupation: Machine vision/automation

Tartan: Jolly Roger

Day 7 - MEET THE ATHLETE - TIM SCANTLEBURY

Tim competed at KILT-ober for the first time last year and fell in love with the Games. He was also last year’s Pie Eating Contest winner and will be looking to defend his title. Tim comes from a successful strongman background. Tim’s favourite events are Weight Over Bar and Caber. Come and cheer Tim on in the Men’s Masters Class on October 3rd.

Hometown: originally from the banks of the river Clyde in PEI, he currently resides in Fredericton NB

Age: 56

Tartan: MacDonald

Years competing: 5

WOB: 42lbs 12’6

Caber: 12:30 18’6” 65 lbs (Kilt-ober 2025)

Braemar: 24’7”

Light hammer: 69’9”

Did you know that Halloween has it's part origin in Scotland? Originally celebrated as the pre-Christian Celtic Festival of Samhain (Gaelic pronouced "Sah-win").

It marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. Celebrations began on the evening of October 31st and extended into November 1st.

Scots brought these customs to North America, so it is only fitting that we blend Halloween and Scottish Highland Games together 🎃 into KILT-ober.

Join us on Saturday October 3rd on 62 Ventura Drive. The athletics begin at 9am and with the BBQ, highland dance, kids events, etc. beginning at 11am. The event will continue all day until closing ceremonies at 5pm.

Bring a chair and we will see you there!

Day 6 - MEET THE ATHLETE - ROBERT KENNEDY

Another newcomer to KILT-ober this year is Rob Kennedy. Rob comes from a track n field background and has held the title of Atlantic University Sport (AUS) shot put champion. His goal is always the same: get stronger, throw farther, and few a laughs doing it. Look for Rob to push the others in the Open Stone event when he competes in the Open Class on October 3rd! 💪

Age - 32 years

Years Competing - First season

Tartan - Kennedy

Profession - Nurse Practitioner

Hometown - Truro NS, now living in Great Village.

We still have tickets to sell on our amazing fundraising price package. If you would like any, reach to one of our committee members, DM us, or email us at [email protected].

* One ticket for $5 or 3 for $10 *

Help support this great community event and don’t miss out on a chance to take this prize package home just in time for cooler days.

We are gathering new followers and more support every day. The buzz is growing fast but we want to see ALL of you on Games Day! 😀🎃💀

This is the last Highland Games this season on the Maritime circuit but let us be your official start to the spooky season 🎃

Bring a chair and the whole family. Lots of free kids activities, cash only bbqs, food trucks, a bake sale, local vendors, piping, dancing, and of course The World Famous Caber Toss.

Day 5 - MEET THE ATHLETE - PATTY CHARLTON

Patty makes her return to KILT-ober after an impressive debut last year. She started competing in Scottish Athletics in 2023 after she fell in love with the sport at an amateur event in Moncton. Patty often competes in multiple classes including Lightweight, Masters, Open and is currently competing this weekend in the Netherlands at the 2026 Masters World Championships! We wish her the best of luck 💪 Come and cheer Patty on as she battles it out in the Women’s Open Class on October 3rd 🎃💀

Years competing - 3

Hometown - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Tartan - Elliot

Favourite Event - Weight Over Bar