159th Scottish Highland Gathering & Games
Sat, Aug 30, 2025 – Sun, Aug 31, 2025
California’s largest and longest-running Scottish Games, featuring traditional competitions in Scottish heavy athletics, Highland dancing, piping and drumming, as well as live entertainment, cultural exhibits, and massed pipe bands.
2025 Maine Highland Games & Scottish Festival
Sat, Aug 16, 2025 – Sun, Aug 17, 2025
A two-day festival featuring Scottish Heavy Athletics Men’s World Championship, performances by Outlander star Graham McTavish, bagpipe competitions, Highland dancing, and cultural exhibits.
Albany Scottish Festival
Sat, Aug 9, 2025 – Sun, Aug 10, 2025
A festival featuring Scottish Highland Games, live music, pipe bands, traditional food, and cultural exhibits.
Bitterroot Celtic Games & Gathering
Sat, Aug 16, 2025 – Sun, Aug 17, 2025
A family-friendly event featuring pipe and drum competitions, Highland athletics, dancing, and various cultural exhibits.
Bundan Celtic Festival
Wed, Aug 6, 2025 – Sat, Aug 9, 2025
A festival in Stellata focusing on Celtic history and traditions, featuring music, workshops, and reenactments.
Canmore Highland Games
Sun, Aug 31, 2025
A celebration in Canmore featuring traditional Highland games, piping and drumming competitions, and Scottish cultural exhibitions.
Celtica Valle d'Aosta
Wed, Aug 6, 2025 – Sat, Aug 9, 2025
A festival in Courmayeur celebrating Celtic music and arts amidst the scenic Alps.
Detroit St. Andrew's Highland Games
Sat, Aug 2, 2025
The oldest continuous Highland games in North America, featuring athletic competitions, Highland dancing, and performances by numerous pipe bands.
Dublin Irish Festival
Fri, Aug 1, 2025 – Sun, Aug 3, 2025
A premier Irish cultural event featuring music, dance, and art in Dublin, Ohio.
Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games
Fri, Aug 8, 2025 – Sun, Aug 10, 2025
Canada’s largest Highland Games, featuring pipe band competitions, Celtic music, vendors, Highland dancing, whisky tasting, and more.