Piping Live! Festival
Sun, Aug 10, 2025 – Sat, Aug 16, 2025
A week-long festival leading up to the World Pipe Band Championships, featuring over 150 events including concerts, workshops, and free classes.
Quechee Scottish Games & Festival
Sat, Aug 23, 2025
A day filled with Scottish competitions, clan gatherings, vendors, food, and entertainment, including piping events.
Saint-Loup Festival
Sat, Aug 23, 2025
Held annually in Guingamp, this festival celebrates Breton dancing and Celtic music, featuring traditional costumes, dance competitions, and music performances
South Dakota State Fair
Wed, Aug 27, 2025 – Mon, Sep 1, 2025
A traditional state fair showcasing agricultural exhibits, live entertainment, and cultural events, with potential bagpipe performances.
The Bruce Festival – A Scottish Tale
Sat, Aug 16, 2025 – Sun, Aug 17, 2025
A two-day festival in Bonners Ferry celebrating Scottish and Irish culture, featuring sword fighting demonstrations, guest speakers, live music, bagpipe performances, and various vendors.
The Pipers' Gathering
Fri, Aug 15, 2025 – Mon, Aug 18, 2025
A weekend retreat for musicians dedicated to alternative bagpipes, featuring workshops, sessions, and concerts.
Tønder Festival
Thu, Aug 28, 2025 – Sun, Aug 31, 2025
An annual folk music festival featuring international artists, including Scottish bands like Elephant Sessions.
Virginia Scottish Games
Sat, Aug 30, 2025 – Sun, Aug 31, 2025
Celebrating its 51st year, this event features piping and drumming competitions, heavy athletics, Highland dance, fiddling, and more.
Wisconsin Highland Games
Sat, Aug 30, 2025
A celebration of Scottish, Irish, and Celtic culture featuring bagpipe performances, athletic competitions, and traditional dancing.
Cowal Highland Gathering
Thu, Aug 28, 2025 – Sat, Aug 30, 2025
One of the largest and most spectacular Highland games, featuring traditional Scottish sports, music, and dance.