Held on New Years Day each year since 1857, the Maryborough Highland Gathering was originally created by gold prospectors, Scottish squatters and businessmen who had arrived in the goldfields and central Victoria from Scotland and wanted an event that was reminiscent of their traditional New Year Highland. The event has become one of the most popular festivities on the local sporting calendar, drawing huge crowds to Maryborough each year for the family activities, food and fun. The highlight is the hotly contested foot race; the 120-metre Maryborough Gift.
What: An annual event, featuring traditional highland activities, food and family fun
When: New Years Day, 1st January 2014
Where: Princes Park, Park Road, Maryborough
How: For more information visit www.maryboroughhighlandsociety.com
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