What to Expect
Discover what makes this one of the South Island’s most unique rural events, from Highland...
Supporting our rural community
The impact of the Games extends far beyond Hororātā, supporting grassroots initiatives across...
Stallholder Applications Now Open – Hororātā Highland Games 2026
Be part of one of New Zealand’s most loved rural events—and help us celebrate 15 years of the...
Hororata Highland Games 7th November 2026
Over the past 15 years, our community has created something truly special. Highland Heart, Kiwi...
Hororata Highland Games 2026 Stallholder Information
Stallholders are invited to join our community at the Hororata Highland Games as we celebrate 15...
Fern Pipe Band, Solo Drumming and Piping Results 2025
Record numbers were entered in the solo competition, with 110 pipers and drummers, followed by 21...
Highland Dancing Results 2025
67 Highland Dancers competed in 31 categories including 3 South Island Championships and 7...
Manawa Energy Heavy Championship Results 2025
20 athletes battled in the Manawa Energy Heavy Championships!...
A message from Hororata Community Trust Chair, Ainsley Walter
Take a bow and congratulations, everybody. The 14th Hororātā Highland Games was an outstanding...
Record crowd celebrates Scottish and Kiwi culture at the 14th Hororātā Highland Games
A record crowd of 11,000 people gathered at the Hororātā Domain on Saturday, 8th November, for the...
