Ancient Athletics presents D-Town Throwdown Highland Games
Sat, Apr 25 , 2026 • 8:30am - 6:00pm
Garman Park
1380 W Ravina Ave.,
Decatur,
IL
62526
Watch as participants compete in highland games and carry out traditions dating back to the eleventh century or earlier!
Grab your Kilt and come watch participants compete in the D-Town Throwdown Highland Games consisting of nine events; Braemer Stone, Open Stone, Light Weight for Distance, Heavy Weight for Distance, Heavy Hammer, Light Hammer, Caber Toss, Heavy Weight Over Bar, and Shaef Toss. Highland athletics consist of high school and college track and field athletes, high school, college, and NFL football players, Power Lifters/Crossfit Athletes, and people who like to have a good time!
Places to stay nearby...
Decatur Conference Center & Hotel
Decatur
One of Illinois' largest hotel/conference centers!
Read more about Decatur Conference Center & Hotel
Comfort Inn & Suites Decatur-Forsyth
Decatur
Comfort Inn & Suites is a Decatur, IL hotel that helps you travel on a budget. Conveniently located off North Wingate Drive, this Decatur, Illinois hotel…
Read more about Comfort Inn & Suites Decatur-Forsyth
Ramada, Ltd. - Decatur
Decatur
Relax, refresh, and restore at our Ramada Limited Decatur hotel off I-72, close to Milliken University and Scovill Zoo. Our clean and accommodating guest rooms were…
Read more about Ramada, Ltd. - DecaturYou might also be interested...
Tyrus Planet; Tyrus Comedy Tour at the Decatur Civic Center
Decatur Civic Center • Feb 27 @ 7:30PM
Get ready for the all-new 2026 PlanetTyrus Tour, featuring Fox News Channel contributor, comedian, wrestling superstar, and two-time bestselling author, Tyrus, live on stage.
Read more about Tyrus Planet; Tyrus Comedy Tour at the Decatur Civic Center
Pride of the Prairie Spring Marble Show
Garner by IHG • Apr 01 – Apr 04 @ 8AM
Celebrate color, craftsmanship, and nostalgia at the Pride of the Prairie Spring Marble Show—a one-of-a-kind event held in Decatur, Illinois!
Read more about Pride of the Prairie Spring Marble Show
Decatur Comic-Con 3
Decatur Civic Center • Apr 11 – Apr 12 @ 10AM
Midwest Toy & Comic Fest brings fans to Decatur for a high-energy weekend packed with celebrity guests, cosplay, collectibles, and pop culture fun for all ages.
Read more about Decatur Comic-Con 3