Bitterroot Celtic Games & Gathering
PO Box 1774 Hamilton MT 59840 US

406-274-8886

A 501(c)(3) non-profit # 46-5321460

Tug of war (also known as war of tug, tug o' war, tug war, rope war, rope pulling, or tugging war) is a sport that puts two teams directly against each other in a test of strength: teams pull on opposite ends of a rope, with the goal being to bring the rope a certain distance in one direction against the force of the opposing team's pull.

Bitterroot Celtic Games & Gathering

On Sunday August 18th at the Bitterroot Celtic Games & Gathering, try your hand at some traditional Celtic competitions! Stop by the Information Booth and sign up for our free Tug O' War, Beards 'n Braids, Skillet Toss, and Bonnie Knees competitions.

Or join us for a traditional Sunday Tea inside the Daly Mansion (advance ticket purchase required.)

Bonnie Knees

In any Highland Games celebration, one of the most popular events is the bonnie knees contest. In this competition, a trio of ladies from the audience are selected to be judges and a number of men sign up to be the contestants. The ladies are then blindfolded and must judge the knees of the contestants using only their sense of touch as a point of reference.

Beards & Braids

In order to make it through the long, cold winters of Montana, it is not uncommon to see many folks adorning much hairier features than what you might consider... normal.

Compete for prizes and recognition!

Skillet Toss

See which Lassie can toss the skillet with the most distance & accuracy!

Tug O' War

Sunday Tea

Sunday is the day to jump in
and be a part of the fun!

Join us on Sunday, August 18th, at 11am or 2 pm for an elegant Traditional Afternoon Tea and light luncheon

inside the Daly Mansion's Trophy Room.

Limited tickets at $35 each and please note that tickets will be sold ONLINE ONLY in advance, while supply lasts and only through August 11, 2024, so we can be sure that we are prepared to serve all of our guests.

We encourage you to purchase your tickets early to avoid disappointment.

Click Here to purchase tickets.
Note that separate admission to the Games is required to attend the Afternoon Tea, purchased separately.

August 17-18, 2024

Daly Mansion, Hamilton MT