It takes the entire clan to orchestrate the grand spectacle of the Hororata Highland Games! Our collective effort is essential not only during the event but also in the meticulous setup as we work to transform the Hororata Domain, and later break it all down. Join us in creating an unforgettable experience for all!

Important Dates:

Set up

– Wednesday 6th November 9.00am – 5.00pm 

– Thursday 7th November 9.00am – 5.00pm 

– Friday 8th November 9.00am – 5.00pm 

– Saturday 9th November 6.00am – 5.00pm Event Day (we are particularly looking for people to help in the Have A Go and Heavy Competition Arenas but there a various roles around the whole event!) 

– Sunday 11th  November 9.00am – 3.00pm Pack up

CLICK HERE TO JOIN CLAN HORORATA

As a member of Clan Hororata you get free admittance to the Games on Saturday 9th November plus an invite to the BBQ 5.00pm at the Domain after the event. The Clan is well-fed each day. Every volunteer on the day of the event will receive a Clan Hororata tee shirt which this year we will ask you to recyle for future years if you return to help.

It’s an exciting time for our community as we have regained ownership of Hororātā Hall. After eight years of discussions, we are now at a point where, as a community, we can make decisions about the future of our heritage hall and move forward. The Hororātā Community Trust is proud to be the custodian of Hororātā Hall and looks forward to working with the community to develop this project. 

Thanks to events like the Games and Glow, the Trust has $400,000.00 allocated funds for this project. Handing over the keys for the Hall marks the beginning of a significant fundraising campaign, in which the Games will continue to play a central role.

In 2023, the Games provided a platform for 18 community groups to fundraise and promote their projects, raising a combined total of $27,700. Click here to see a video of what the Games means to these groups.

The Hororata Community Trust has accepted seven applications from community groups to be involved in the Highland Games. The groups who will each receive $1000 for helping set up, on the day and packing down are Hororata Tennis Club, Windwhistle District Society, Hororata Parish, Lake Coleridge Billiards Club, Hororata Golf Club, and Hororata Target Shooting Club. 

Contact Eilish Wilson 0279474457 or email volunteer@hororata.org.nz