The 13th Hororata Highland Games welcomed an impressive turnout this year, featuring 230 volunteers, 700 competitors, 140 stallholders, 23 clans, and over 10,000 visitors.

This vibrant event once again demonstrated its importance as a major highlight of the community calendar and solidified its reputation as a world-class festival.

Chieftain Richard Lang, who has been involved since the festival’s inception, expressed his pride, stating, “I have witnessed the growth of the Hororata Highland Games into what can truly be described as a world-class festival in every aspect. It was humbling to see the joy this event brings to our community.”

The sense of camaraderie and mutual support among competitors set the Games apart, as participants not only aimed to excel but also encouraged their peers. The enthusiastic involvement of visitors of all ages contributed to a truly festive atmosphere.

Richard Lang emphasized the festival’s significance for the community: “The Hororata Highland Games is a festival like no other, fuelled by the passion of our volunteers. This event embodies a true sense of community and purpose. It serves as a foundation for our community to build our future, with profits directed toward the Hororata Hall project and supporting nineteen community groups involved in fundraising.

The Hororata Community Trust is grateful for the support from our volunteers, stallholders, judges, partners and suppliers who enable our community to stage the Games.”

The Hororata Highland Games has become a cherished tradition, bringing together the community and visitors alike, and looks forward to another successful event next year – Saturday 8th November 2025!