- December 14, 2025
Alden Wallace participates in the open stone competition. The men see who can throw the 16 pound stone the farthest. Photos by Lisa Wolfe
Bennett and Missy Fitzsimmons enjoyed their first festival.
Florencia Poli speaks about her pet snake 14 year-old Apollo who is a red albino corn snake.
Fraser Ewen moved to the United States in 2005. He has been competing in sheaf toss for 20 years.
Ormond Beach residence, Joanne Weaver competes in the caber competition.
Jubilee Lassiter practices for light weight for distance. She loves the friends, community and lots of laughs that come with the Highland Games.
Lexi Henry is the only participant who plays barefoot.
Two year old, Ronin Quinn tries to understand croquet.
Ormond Beach resident, Shawn Gallagher shows his son Brian how to play the Bodhran.
People cheer on as the sheaf toss for height takes place.
Scottish Terrier, Thistle is 10 years old. She is the Clan Gram mascot.
Tyson Trias prepares for his turn during the Scottish hammer. He has been competing since 1999.
Rosie O'Grady's Highlanders from Orlando performs at the Celtic Festival.
Thousands of people attended the first day of the Celtic Festival at Rockefeller Gardens. Beer, kilts, music and the Highland Games filled the day. The festival will continue Sunday, April 17 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $5 with children under 12 admitted free.
