Wood Ridge Farm
Celtic Festival
Hosting the 2nd Annual
BLUE RIDGE CHAMPIONSHIP
September 19th & 20th, 2026! @ 165 Old Ridge Rd. Lovingston, VA
The 2026 Wood Ridge Farm Celtic Festival
Join us at the Wood Ridge Farm Brewery September 19th & 20th for a full Celtic Festival!
People in kilts throwing things!
Watch world class athletes from all over the country compete in a full 9 event game of Scottish Heavy Athletics! Saturday and Sunday. For a description of the events click here.
A collection of the best amateur Highland Games competitors from the full range of the Blue Ridge in one spot vying for prizes and cash!
Food
Wood Ridge Farm Brewery has on site wood fired pizza, BBQ, and food trucks! Expect plenty of options come event day!
Clans
Come visit some awesome clan tents and learn about Scottish heritage in the Blue Ridge. You may even learn something about your own history!
Farm Store
Check out Wood Ridge Farm's home grown farm store. Open to the public and boasting fresh produce grown right here in the valley.
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VA Stones of Strength
The Virginia Stones of Strength is a stone lifting competition that travels across the commonwealth. Watch world class strongmen/women compete!
Vendors
Multiple vendors on site! Check out our artisans from across the country. Selling clothing, kilts, soaps, handmade gifts, wood carvings and more!
Kid's Activities
More information coming soon but expect lots of activities for the wee tikes while mom and dad watch the games! Last year we had corn mazes, jungle gyms and more!
Live Music
Wood Ridge Farm Brewery hosts live local music almost every weekend! See all of their upcoming events here.
Our Nonprofit Partner
Kilted Patriot was founded in memory of Joel Sim. They are actively working to give support to the community of heavy athletics that Joel built and loved.
While they are self-funded, they are able to accept donations through the 501c portion of the business. Proceeds from 501c donations will go directly to support athletes.
2025 Pro Athletes:
The largest Pro class in Virginia!
Check back to see who's coming in 2026!
Need a kilt?
All athletic competitors for the weekend are required to wear a kilt. But if you're just visiting the games, hanging out at home, or hiking the Blue Ridge, Sport Kilt makes some of the highest quality kilts around. Click below to shop for kilts and accessories before the big day and use code: "Rogue25" at checkout to save some cash!
Daily Schedule 10a-6p *Brewery hours may differ
Wood Ridge Farm Brewery
Wood Ridge Farm Brewery in Lovingston VA is a family run mountain top brewery with 360 degree views on all sides of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Brewery boasts a rich beer menu and hosts regular events throughout the week from live music, to trivia nights and cornhole tournaments. Multiple food options are on site including a food truck and wood fired pizza. The brewery backs up to the working Wood Ridge Farm which has been owned by the Wood family since the 1800s.
For more information about the venue and their events check them out at woodridgefarmbreweryva.com/
Info
Below you can find links to just about anything you'd want to know about the games!
The Championship and Pro classes do not need to register, but do need Heavy Athlete accounts. Create one here or sign up for the open amateur and master classes.
We love finding people and companies who are as excited about heavy athletics as we are! Click here to see our awesome sponsorship opportunities.
The brewery and adjacent farm have many amazing attractions from brews, to tiki bars, cornhole tournaments, food trucks and fresh produce.
Check them out here.
Tickets
Tickets will be live closer to the event. Check back soon!
Lodging
The farm and brewery are located minutes from Waynesboro which hosts several large hotel chains. Local rentals and motels can be found within 10 miles of the venue.
If you have questions about the games, venue, becoming a vendor, or whatever! We want to hear from you. Just drop us a line.
Wood Ridge Farm Celtic Festival
2025 Bronze Sponsors
2025 Pro Athlete Sponsors
