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April 2019
Virginia International Tattoo
Mounting a mighty spectacle that changes every year, the Virginia International Tattoo summons more than 1,000 performers including fife and drum corps, bagpipers, military bands and precision drill teams at Scope Arena. Info: www.vafest.org/tattoo
Find out more »Woodland Celtic Games
Pipe bands, music, ceilidh and more at Yolo County Fairgrounds. Info: woodlandcelticgames.ticketspice.com/2019
Find out more »May 2019
28th Annual Ball Weekend of the RSCDS Central Iowa Branch
Presented by the Royal Scottish Dance Society of Central Iowa with Scottish Country Dance events at ISU Memorial Union, Iowa St University, 2229 Lincoln Way. Info: www.rscdscentraliowa.org
Find out more »Savannah Scottish Games
A Celtic cultural celebration for the entire family. Music, dancing, athletic competition and more. Info: www.savannahscottishgames.com
Find out more »The Texas Scottish Festival
The skirl of the Pipes, the cheers of encouragement for the Athletic events, and the swirling of the Highland Dancers at 3101 FM 51. Info: www.texasscots.com
Find out more »Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival & Games
Bring your whole clan for a weekend of authentic Scottish Highland festivities in the Great Smoky Mountains at Maryville College. Info: www.smokymountaingames.org
Find out more »World Whisky Day
A day of global whisky celebration. World Whisky Day invites everyone to try a dram and celebrate the water of life. Info: www.worldwhiskyday.com
Find out more »Fair Hill Scottish Games
A day of athletics, music, dancing, food, and arts celebrating Scottish and Celtic culture at Fair Hill Race Track. Info: www.fairhillscottishgames.org
Find out more »Finger Lakes Celtic Festival
Become Celtic for a family friendly day with Celtic music, bag pipers, Highland heavy games, dance, pipe band demonstrations, Gathering of the Clans, historical societies, vendors with Celtic products and more. Info: www.flceltic.org
Find out more »Greenville Scottish Games
Anchors Gallabrae, and embodies the finest of Scottish traditions brought to new levels of excellence at Furman University. Info: www.gallabrae.com
Find out more »52nd Alma Highland Festival
A weekend of Scottish music, dance and friendship at Alma College. Info: 989 463-8979 or www.almahighlandfestival.com
Find out more »June 2019
Fourth Annual Old Orchard Beach Scottish Festival
Featuring Albannach, Charlie Zahm, Scottish Festival Expos - Clan Village, Highland Games, Scottish artisans, Scottish food and more at Veteran's Memorial Park. Info: www.oob365.com
Find out more »Garrett County Celtic Festival
Family friendly event featuring traditional and contemporary Celtic music, Irish and Scottish dancing, Highland athletes, Pipe & Drum bands, Clans, living history and educational presentations, Celtic Marketplace and more at Friendsville Town Park. Info: http://gccelticfestival.com
Find out more »Midwest Scottish Weekend
The Midwest Scottish Weekend is an annual Scottish Country Dance workshop and ball weekend held at Wayland Academy. The weekend includes a welcome dance on Friday night, a formal ball on Saturday night, and classes on Saturday and Sunday. Info: https://sites.google.com/site/midwestscottishweekend
Find out more »Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games
Highland dancers, Scottish athletes, family clans, bagpipes and drums and traditional musicians come to celebrate their heritage at Meeks Park on Highway 515. Info: 706-745-2161 or www.blairsvillescottishfestival.com
Find out more »New England Piping & Drumming Academy 2019
Held at the Adelynrood Retreat and Conference Center, the annual Scottish bagpiping and drumming seminar. Small classes, intense instruction, and great camaraderie make this summer camp a must. Info: Bruce Beavis 773-580-1733 or [email protected]
Find out more »The Virginia Piping School 2019
Presented by The National Piping Centre at Shenandoah University. Piping tuition and events with world-class instructors lined and welcomes all levels of players. Info: www.thepipingcentre.co.uk
Find out more »San Diego Scottish Highland Games
Heavy Athletics, Dancing - Highland and Scottish Country, Piping and Drumming, Massed Bands, Clans and Societies, vendors and more at 1200 Vale Terrace Dr. Info: www.sdhighlandgames.org
Find out more »Ohio Scottish Games
Celebrating traditional Scottish Highland Games at Lorain Country Fairgrounds. Info: www.ohioscottishgames.com
Find out more »July 2019
The Balmoral School’s 2019 Summer School
Piping instruction with guest instructors Andrew Carlisle and Bruce Gandy. Professor of Music and Director of Piping at Carnegie Mellon University, Carlisle has won the A Grade Strathspey and Reel at Oban, the A Grade Piobaireachd & Overall at The Cowal Highland Gathering, and three All-Ireland titles at Senior level. Gandy’s solo piping awards include ... Read more
Find out more »Grandfather Mountain Highland Games
Includes traditional dancing, piping, drumming, athletic achievement, music and Gaelic culture at MacRae Meadows on Grandfather Mountain. Info: www.gmhg.org
Find out more »The Balmoral School’s 2019 Summer School
Piping instruction with guest instructors Andrew Carlisle and Jimmy Bell. Professor of Music and Director of Piping at Carnegie Mellon University, Carlisle has won the A Grade Strathspey and Reel at Oban, the A Grade Piobaireachd & Overall at The Cowal Highland Gathering, and three All-Ireland titles at Senior level. Andrew Carlisle teaches alongside Jimmy ... Read more
Find out more »Minnesota Scottish Fair & Highland Games
Celtic Music, Highland Dance Competition, Heavy Games Competition, Pipe Bands Competition and Mass Bands, Scottish Country Dancing, Clan Row and more at Eagan Central Park, 1501 Central Pkwy. Info: www.mnscottishfair.org
Find out more »Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival
The only Scottish Festival in Massachusetts, and the second largest one in New England, at Look Park, 300 North Main St. Info: www.glasgowlands.org
Find out more »Portland Highland Games
For more than 60 years, the Portland Highland Games have delighted participants with a unique, Scottish experience featuring incredible Scottish pipe bands, bag pipers and drummers, dancers and athletes at Mt. Hood Community College. Info: www.phga.org
Find out more »August 2019
Buffalo Niagara Scottish Festival
Celebrate Scottish cultural heritage at Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village, 3755 Tonawanda Creek Rd. Info: 716-689-1440 or www.bnhv.org/scottish
Find out more »The Caledonian Club of San Francisco’s Scottish Highland Gathering and Games
Labor Day Weekend to celebrate Scottish culture, competition, cuisine and entertainment at its very best at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. Info: www.thescottishgames.com
Find out more »September 2019
Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival
Celebrating Over 40 Years in the Celtic Capital of North America with Celtic music, vendors, entertainment and more. Info: (800) 903-7837 or www.scotfest.com
Find out more »61st Ligonier Highland Games
An annual celebration of Celtic traditions at Idlewild Park, Route 30. Info: www.ligonierhighlandgames.org
Find out more »The New Hampshire Highland Games & Festival
One of the largest and most diverse Highland Games held in North America at Loon Mountain Resort. Info: www.nhscot.org
Find out more »Dandridge Scots-Irish Festival
A celebration of Celtic culture with music, dance and friendship. Info: www.scotsirishfestival.com
Find out more »October 2019
Seaside Highland Games
The premier Scottish event on the Central California Coast at Seaside Park. Info: www.seaside-games.com
Find out more »Stone Mountain Highland Games
The impressive mix of sights and sounds of a Scottish Highland Games presented in a uniquely southern style at Stone Mountain Park. Info: www.smhg.org
Find out more »November 2019
Happy St Andrew’s Day
Saint Andrew’s Day is Scotland’s official national day. Celebrate St Andrew’s Day (or in Scottish Gaelic ‘Là Naomh Anndrais’), Scotland’s patron saint!
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