Yosemite Summer Highland Games
Witness raw power and centuries-old tradition at the Yosemite Summer Highland Games, happening May 31–June 1, 2025, at the Monarch Arena, right here in Mariposa.
A Celtic Challenge in Yosemite
May 31 – June 1, 2025 | Monarch Arena
Get ready for a weekend of strength, spirit, and Scottish heritage. The Yosemite Summer Highland Games bring legendary competitions to life—from the thunder of the caber toss to the finesse of the weight over bar. Inspired by the traditional games of the Highlands, this event is a celebration of endurance, skill, and cultural pride.
At the Monarch Arena, modern-day warriors will go head-to-head in spectacular trials of athleticism. Whether you're throwing the hammer or cheering from the sidelines, you’ll be part of an unforgettable celebration where adrenaline meets ancestry.
Celebrate Celtic Power
🪨 Stone Put
Athletes launch hefty, uncut stones for distance and accuracy in this traditional shot-put-style event.
🔨 Hammer Throw
Feet planted, arms swinging—the Highland hammer demands force, focus, and flawless balance.
⛓️ Weight for Distance
Using a single arm, competitors spin and fling metal weights across the field with explosive power.
📏 Weight Over Bar
A pure test of vertical strength, athletes must launch a heavy weight over a rising high bar—one hand only.
🌾 Sheaf Toss
Crowd-favorite event where straw bales are pitched high using a pitchfork—unexpected, dramatic, and fun!
🌲 Caber Toss
The Highland icon: flip a towering wooden log end over end, aiming for a perfect 12 o’clock landing.
