The inaugural Newport Celtic Festival & Highland Games

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(Newport, Oregon) - The inaugural Newport Celtic Festival & Highland Games presented by Toby Murry Toyota on June 10-11-12 will feature two unique events in addition to the traditional Highland Games contests of skill and strength. Both contests are intended to become traditions at the annual festival and will feature a $100 cash prize to the winners.

The Newport Anchor Toss

To connect Newport’s active fishing and seafaring community with the maritime heritage of the seven Celtic nations, organizers have created an innovative challenge called the Newport Anchor toss. Unique to the Newport Games, the contest will be open to all Highland Games athletes at the event. The 65 lb. anchor saw years in the briny deep until local fisherman Dave Richcreek found it in his nets one day and donated the rusty relic to the Games. Tossing this cast iron weight for distance will be no feat for the weary, but the winner walks away with a $100 cash prize.