Highland Games

Here are some ideas for hosting your own Highland Games, wherever you may be. I present these ideas in a form that would work for people who might not have bows and arrows, real swords, etc. If you do have those, by all means use them, because that's just fantastic.

• Fill nylons with powdered chalk and throw them at a target. If that target happens to be another person, awesome. 
• Use pool noodles or nerf swords and have fencing duels.
• Decorate large trash bags to look like kilts, and make people wear them. This will provide excellent picture and blackmail opportunities.
• If you are acquainted with someone with archery skills or other such things, ask them if they'd be willing to show off a little bit.
• Have stick throwing contests (tossing the caber)
• If you know someone who can play bagpipes, enlist their help. That is just so cool.
• Have foot races. Be sure the people running are wearing those trash-bag mock-kilts, just because that would be awesome.

There are a lot of things you could with Highland Games. Have fun with this party! It's a great summer group activity. You won't regret throwing this party.