The 2026 Holland Waterfront Celtic Festival & Highland Games returns June 26 & 27 at the Ottawa County fairgrounds in Holland, Michigan. Sponsored by Guinness, the festival is located two minutes from the white sand beaches of Lake Michigan was Developed in 2022 by the Holland Celtic Society, a new 501(c)(3) non-profit cultural, heritage and educational organization the festival is dedicated to sharing Irish, Scottish, Welsh, and other Celtic heritage with the community in a fun, spirited, and celebratory way.
The festival is open from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM on Friday, June 26 with four bands on stage for a 7 hour-long 25 & older “Ceilidh” featuring music, dance, food, and vendors.
All day festival for all ages
Saturday’s all day festival is for all ages, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM with 13 more bands on stage, along with pipe and drum bands, 60 athletes competing in Highland Games, Scottish Clans, Irish & Scottish dance groups, Celtic genealogy assistance, a dozen food trucks/tents, two dozen Irish & Scottish retail vendors, a children’s area, tomahawk throwing, and an on-site Irish Pub. Bands on the schedule for 2026 include Albannach, Mudmen, Crossbow, Brother Crowe, Whorled and ten others.
New for 2026 is a display of Scottish Highland cattle! These cows, or “Coos” are a huge attraction for adults and kids. Also, this year, we will feature demonstrations of border collies herding sheep.
The 2026 Holland Waterfront Celtic Festival & Highland Games takes place on June 26 & 27, 2026 at the Ottawa County Fairgrounds in Holland, Michigan. Tickets and Information are available at: www.HollandCelticFestival.org or www.Facebook.com/HollandCelticFestival.
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