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  • Do you allow onsite Camping
    Sorry, No. There is a campground next to Victoria Park Click here for campground info : https://www.cobourg.ca/en/town-hall/Victoria-Park-Campground.aspx?_mid_=105725
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  • Is there an ATM available?
    We have 2 ATM's on site. 1 at the Bandshell, and the other at the Lions Pavilion
  • Is there a charge to park my vehicle?
    Parking is free at the Port Hope Agricultural Park for guests of the Northumberland Scottish Festival.
  • What are we allowed to bring into the park?
    Lawn Chairs, parasols, umbrellas, dogs on a short leash (poop/scoop) Sorry no skateboards, rollerblades, bicycles, hoverboards, hampers, food and drink, alcohol, smoking, vaping, coolers (except parents with small children, but subject to search by security) drones
  • Can I leave the park and re-enter later
    Yes, you will be given a wristband to wear when you purchase your ticket. That is your proof of payment.
  • Where do I park and is it free?
    There is free parking on streets north of the park, on side streets You can also park free in Donegan Park, about a 10 minute walk away. Parking around Victoria Park is expensive.
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If the answer you seek is not here, please e-mail : info@cobourghighlandgames.ca

Do you allow on site camping?

No. Port Hope Agricultural Park does not allow any form of camping.

How much does it cost, and do you have discounts?

Please click here for complete information

Where do I park and is it free?

There is free parking adjacent to the park for around 400 vehicles. Click here for directions

Do you have Handicap accessibility?

There is handicap parking in the Agricultural parking lot on McCaul Street

We do not have on-site wheel-chairs, canes or any other personal needs, so please bring your own 

Only single use wheel-chairs or handicap scooters allowed, but, sorry, no bicycles, skateboards, hoverboards, etc.

What Accommodation is available?

There are several hotels and motels in the area as well as some nearby campsites

Is there an ATM available?

There will be 2 ATMs beside the main gate, and the Beer Tent. We hope to add a 3rd ATM at the North gate, in 2024

Can I leave and re-enter the park later?

If you wish to leave, and return later, you can, as you will be given a wristband when you pay your admission. Just show the gates people your wristband when you return. This wristband also allows you free access to the Saturday night Ceilidh.

What are we allowed to bring with us?

Lawn chairs, umbrellas, parasols

Dogs on a short leash.  Poop and scoop by-laws must be obeyed.

What is not allowed in the park

Smoking & Vaping

Outside Alcohol

Alcohol must be consumed in designated area

Outside food and drink

Coolers and baskets. The exception to this will be families with infants. Coolers and baskets will be subject to search by our security/gate personnel.

Bicycles, rollerblades, skateboards, hoverboards

Peddling or soliciting

Drones

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Anyone caught with any of the above items, may be asked to leave the park, without a refund.

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Is the park shaded?

The park is not shaded. Highland Dancers will perform indoors. Pipe Bands and Heavy contestants can erect a small gazebo for shelter. Of course there is also the Beer Tents

Are there restrooms?

We will have plenty of portable toilets available, all around the park

What is there for my kids to do?

Our Wee Highlanders play area will have a Bouncy Castle, Balloon making, Face Painting, etc 

There are lots of other things to see and do around the Park

What if the weather is bad?

The Games go on, rain or shine.

Sorry, no refunds if you want to leave due to the weather

Help, my kid is missing

Contact one of our security people, wearing OCEAP Search & Rescue uniforms, or a Police Officer who may be in the park

OCEAP will have a First Aid post and Command Centre near the fence, south of the Beer Tent

Someone is hurt/taken ill, what do I do?

We do have First Aid at the park. Contact the OCEAP Search & Rescue personnel or Police. If in doubt call 911

I would like to be a volunteer 

We would love to have you volunteer. For further information, please click here

I would like to make a Donation to the Games

Donations have helped us keep the Games going for the past 59 years, and are much appreciated

Please click here to donate

I would like to be a Sponsor of the Games

We would really appreciate having you as a Sponsor.   For further information, click  here.

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