Annual Highland Games begin Saturday

In addition to featuring “heavy” events for adult competitors, the Highland Games offer scaled-down events for younger participants.

Photo by Brian S. Orban

Cultures from Europe and around the globe take center stage in town later this week as athletes prepare to compete during the 11th Annual Mountain Home Highland Games and World Fair.

Hosted each year by the Northern Rockies Scottish American Athletic Association in Boise, the competition runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in Carl Miller Park.

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