Children having fun at the first Brisbane Celtic Festival in Moorlands Park in 2024. Pictures: Anglo&Celtic

Get ready for a high-energy celebration of Celtic culture as the Brisbane Junior Celtic Games take over Moorlands Park in Auchenflower on Sunday, 18 May from 9.30am. Hosted by the Celtic Council of Australia Queensland (CCAQ), this free event is an unmissable day of sport, tradition, and community, welcoming boys and girls up to the age of 16.

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With a focus on the eight Celtic Nations — Ireland, Isle of Man, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, Brittany, Asturias, and Galicia — the games offer a lively program of activities that blend fun and cultural heritage. 

The morning kicks off with the Junior Kilt and Tartan Races at 10am, followed by a Gaelic football skills workshop, a chance to try out the Junior Caber Toss, and a classic Celtic Tug of War. Those keen to show off their heritage can take part in the Best Dressed in Celtic Attire competition. With free entry, all participants need to do is bring their energy, enthusiasm, and a water bottle. 

Organisers strongly recommend using public transport, as parking will be limited, with easy access from Auchenflower Train Station, bus routes via Coronation Drive, and the nearby Regatta Ferry Terminal.

From fierce competition to cultural pride, the Brisbane Junior Celtic Games promise a thrilling day of fun and tradition for young Celts and their families.