Highland Games and Celtic Festivals in the United States (2026)

The Highland Games are a vibrant celebration of Scottish culture, bringing together music, dance, athletics, and clan heritage. Across the United States, dozens of communities host their own gatherings, complete with piping competitions, heavy athletics, and family-friendly festivities.

If you’re planning to attend, it’s the perfect chance to show your heritage—our Scottish clan t-shirts, mugs, blankets, and gifts from Celtic Ancestry Gifts are ideal for these events. Simply search your clan name in the search bar at the top of our site to find yours.

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January 2026

• Florida Keys Celtic Festival – Jan 10–11, 2026 – Marathon, FL

• Central Florida Scottish Highland Games – Jan 17–18, 2026 – Winter Springs, FL

• Suncoast Scots Highland Games & Celtic Festival – Jan 31, 2026 – Dunedin, FL

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February 2026

• Winter Storm Weekend (Pipes & Drums) – Feb 6–8, 2026 – Kansas City, MO

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March 2026

• Panama City Beach Scottish Festival – Mar 6–7, 2026 – Panama City Beach, FL

• Calaveras Celtic Faire – Mar 6–8, 2026 – Angels Camp, CA

• SE Florida Scottish Festival & Games – Mar 7, 2026 – Plantation, FL

• St. Augustine Celtic Music & Highland Games – Mar 14–15, 2026 – St. Augustine, FL

• San Antonio Highland Games & Celtic Festival – Mar 28–29, 2026 – Helotes, TX

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April 2026

• Dunedin Highland Games – Apr 11, 2026 – Dunedin, FL

• Scottish Tartan Festival – Apr 11, 2026 – Minden, LA

• Tartan Day South Celtic Festival – Apr 2–5, 2026 – Columbia, SC

• Las Vegas Highland Games – Apr 18–19, 2026 – Las Vegas, NV

• Virginia International Tattoo – Apr 16–19, 2026 – Norfolk, VA

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May 2026

• Savannah Scottish Games – May 3, 2026 – Savannah, GA

• Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festival – May 16–17, 2026 – Albuquerque, NM

• Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival & Games – May 16–17, 2026 – Townsend, TN

• Alma Highland Festival & Games – May 22–24, 2026 – Alma, MI

• SoKY Highland Games – May 30, 2026 – Glasgow, KY

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June 2026

• Blairsville Scottish Festival & Games – Jun 8, 2026 – Blairsville, GA

• San Diego Scottish Highland Games – Jun 9, 2026 – Vista, CA

• Chicago Scots Scottish Festival & Games – Jun 12–13, 2026 – Wheaton, IL

• Ohio Scottish Games & Celtic Festival – Jun 21–22, 2026 – Middleburg Heights, OH

• Holland Waterfront Celtic Festival – Jun 21–22, 2026 – Holland, MI

• Tacoma Highland Games – Jun 27, 2026 – Graham, WA

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July 2026

• Grandfather Mountain Highland Games – Jul 9–12, 2026 – Linville, NC

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September 2026

• Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival – Sep 11–13, 2026 – Estes Park, CO

• Loch Badin Celtic Festival & Highland Games – Date TBA (expected mid-Sept 2026) – Badin, NC

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November 2026

• Highlands & Islands Scottish Highland Games & Celtic Music Festival – Nov 8–9, 2026 – Gulfport, MS

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Why You Should Go

These events are not just about athletics and music—they’re about heritage. Whether you’re cheering on the caber toss, enjoying Celtic rock bands, or tracing your family name at the clan tents, each festival is a celebration of community and tradition.

Make sure to represent your clan proudly. At Celtic Ancestry Gifts, we offer thousands of Scottish clan t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, blankets, and ornaments—perfect to wear or gift during these gatherings. Simply search your clan name in the search bar at the top of our site to discover everything we have available.