Cobourg Highland Games Society Presents
59th Cobourg Scottish Festival & Highland Games
June
16 & 17
2023
Frequently Asked Questions
If the answer you seek is not here, please e-mail : info@cobourghighlandgames.ca
Do you allow on site camping?
No. The Town of Cobourg does not allow any form of camping in Victoria Park. There is a campsite situated right next to Victoria Park. This site fills up fast, especially for the Highland Games. You can contact the campsite here The campsite is now sold out, but check to see if there has been a cancellation.
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 no free parking adjacent to the park, the side streets, east of the Park now cost up tp $40.00 per day to park.
We hope to, once again, have the use of Donegan Park for free parking
Please click here for more information
Do you have Handicap accessibility?
Please click here for more handicap parking information
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?
Is there an ATM available?
There will be 2 ATMs beside the Bandshell, and the Beer Tent.
Can I leave and re-enter the park later?
If you wish to leave, and return later, you can have your hand stamped, and show the gates people your ticket stub when you return. This stub 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. Dogs are not allowed on beach or in water
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
Anyone caught with any of the above items, may be asked to leave the park, without a refund.
Is the park shaded?
The park has lots of mature shade trees
Are there restrooms?
There are restrooms outside of the park, at the beach pavilion. You will have to get your hand stamped to re-enter the park
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 be up and running this year. 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 Lions Pavilion & 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 57 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, please click here.