A long standing celebration of strength and agility, it’s no surprise the main attractions are games of strength. However, there’s also music, traditional highland dancing, bagpipes, amusement rides, track and field events. Plus, there’s usually a special guest performance; in 2019 the Edinburgh Tattoo joined the fun.
Though the Crieff games are only one day, the celebration kicks off on the Saturday with a music concert.
Most events are left to the locals, but if you are the participating type, consider running in the “Tartan Dash” kilt race. The mile fun run is downhill and open to everyone. Tickets for the run include entry to the festival and the music tent, so it’s a good deal.
Once in the festival, test your own strength with the ardblair stones; lift and place giant round stones going up in weight on the top of a barrel. They say the largest is similar to lifting a large panda.
Or, if you prefer to sample local culture with your taste buds, head over to the trade stands and “Taste of Tartan” to see what the local businesses have on offer.