2026 The Kern County Highland Games

The Kern County Highland Games are back for 2026!

Location:  Kern County Fairgrounds

1142 S. P St.

Bakersfield, CA 93307

Saturday 4/18 Classes:  Men’s A, B, C, Men’s Masters

Sunday 4/19 Classes:  Women’s Open, Women’s Masters,  Men’s and Women’s Novice

Final class groupings will be decided on competition day based on number of competitors.

Competition will consist of the following nine events:

Open Stone, Braemar Stone, Heavy & Light Hammers, Heavy & Light Weight for Distance, Caber, Weight over Bar & Sheaf.

Athletes must participate in all events to qualify for the aggregate awards.

Rules

• Competition will be conducted in accordance with SAAA rules.
• Athletes must be 18 years or older to compete.
• All athletes must wear the official games shirt provided and kilt (with undergarments) during competition.
• Check-in time for all athletes begins at 8:15 am at the Heavy Events field tent and will close promptly at 8:45 am.
• Competition starts promptly at 9:00 am Athlete Meeting 8:55