Virginia

Section: Virginia

Burns Night
Abingdon, Virginia, United States

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.

July 13, 2025
Celtic Calling Gathering
Charleston, West Virginia, United States

Celtic Calling Gathering

Wed, Feb 26, 2025 – Sun, Mar 2, 2025

A gathering celebrating Celtic arts, music, and heritage in the heart of Charleston.

July 13, 2025
Celtic Calling Gathering
Charleston, West Virginia, United States

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.

July 13, 2025
St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Shamrock Festival
Downtown Roanoke, Virginia, United States

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.

July 13, 2025
Virginia International Tattoo American Pipe Band Championship
Norfolk, Virginia, United States

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.

July 13, 2025
Virginia Scottish Games
The Plains, Virginia, United States

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.

July 13, 2025
West Virginia Renaissance Festival
Greenbrier Valley, West Virginia, United States

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.

July 13, 2025
West Virginia Wild and Wonderful Celtic Festival and Highland Games
Beverly, West Virginia, United States

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.

July 13, 2025