Burns Night
Sat, Jan 25, 2025
Hosted by the Appalachian Highlanders Pipes and Drums, this event celebrates the life of Scotland’s national bard, Robert Burns, with traditional Scottish meals and entertainment.
Celtic Calling Gathering
Wed, Feb 26, 2025 – Sun, Mar 2, 2025
A gathering celebrating Celtic arts, music, and heritage in the heart of Charleston.
Celtic Calling Gathering
Wed, Feb 26, 2025 – Sun, Mar 2, 2025
An annual celebration in Charleston featuring Celtic arts, culture, and traditions, including music, dance, athletics, and family-friendly activities.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Shamrock Festival
Sat, Mar 15, 2025
A vibrant parade in downtown Roanoke featuring live music, bagpipe performances, and cultural festivities.
Virginia International Tattoo American Pipe Band Championship
Sat, Apr 26, 2025
A traditional Scottish contest featuring the largest gathering of pipe bands in the Eastern United States, concluding with a massed band performance and awards ceremony.
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.
West Virginia Renaissance Festival
Tue, Jul 8, 2025 – Tue, Jul 29, 2025
A festival in Greenbrier Valley featuring bagpipers, jousting, artisans, and various themed weekends celebrating different aspects of Celtic and medieval culture.
West Virginia Wild and Wonderful Celtic Festival and Highland Games
Sat, Jun 21, 2025
A festival in Beverly featuring Highland games, live Celtic music, dance performances, clan gatherings, and traditional food and crafts.