California’s favorite Scottish music trio returns to the Annex with their Very Scottish Christmas. Enjoy David Brewer’s unparalleled mastery of the Great Highland Bagpipe, Rebecca Lomnicky’s internationally awarded Scottish fiddling, and Adam Hendey’s warm-emotive voice over a lush foundation of guitar and reed organ. The Fire’s Very Scottish Christmas showcases Scottish and Irish dance and ... Read more
American-Scottish Foundation & Burns Society of New York invite you to a braw wee Scottish Christmas Celebration, with traditional Scottish songs and Christmas carols, at Union Club 101 E 69th St. Info: www.americanscottishfoundation.com
The 24th Pipes of Christmas, a celebration for the soul with Celtic festive performances. The concert presents the music of Christmas accompanied by readings taken from the Celtic literature of Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. One show in NY and another in NJ, both dates at 2 & 7 PM. Info: www.pipesofchristmas.com
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A celebration of Celtic culture and entertainment at Marathon Community Park, MM49 US Hwy 1 Ocean Side. Info: www.floridakeyscelticfestival.com
The Pipes and Drums event in Kansas City. World-class concerts, competitions, and master classes. Info: www.mhaf.org
The 2023 festival will showcase Greater Boston’s deep tradition of music, song and dance from Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton and other Celtic communities. Info: www.passim.org/live-music/bcmfest-2023
A weekend of all things Celtic at the Star Centre, 700 Congress Ave. Info: www.hdgburnsgathering.org
Experience traditional highland athletics, dance, art, music, culture, food and a Gaelic spirit at Central Winds Park. Info: www.flascot.com
Celebrate Scotland’s National Bard, Robert Burns.Hosted by the American Scottish Foundation and University Club, New York. Info: www.americanscottishfoundation.com
Presented by the San Diego Scottish Highland Games and Gathering of the Clans, celebrate the bard! Info: www.sdhighlandgames.org
Traditional haggis, bagpipes and drums, Scottish dancer, Scottish poetry, and all the fun toasts that come with celebrating Robert Burns, including the Salute to the Haggis at Palencia Club, 600 Palencia Club Dr. Info: www.jaxsaintandrews.org/burns-dinner
Burns Supper at Long Shore Lakes Clubhouse with the Saint Andrew's Society Naples. Info: www.saintandrewssocietynaples.com
Celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Scottish poet Robert Burns. The tradition of the Burns Night Supper was first held in 1801 by the poet’s friends, five years after his death.
Join the St. Andrew’s Society of Los Angeles in celebrating the bard with food, music and more. Info: www.saintandrewsla.org
Commemorating the 263rd Anniversary of the Birth of Robert Burns with The Scottish Society of South Florida. A full night of entertainment with the traditional Address to a Haggis, Toasts, Immortal Memory and more at Tropical Acres Steakhouse, 2500 Griffin Rd. Info: www.sassf.org/Burns-supper
Celebrate the life, poetry, and music of Robert Burns. Sit-down dinner with an address to a haggis, toasts, reflection on Burns, and musical entertainment provided by Charlie Zahm and Tad Marks at Penn Harris Hotel. Info: www.pennscots.org
Celebrate the life and poetry of Robert Burns, Scotland's 'National Bard' at Torg Brewery. Info: www.mnscottishfair.org
Celtic music, workshops,Highland athletics demo, Celtic merchandise and more at the Rustic Sertoma Youth Ranch, 85 Myers Rd. Info: www.celticheritageproductions.com/fj.htm
Enjoy a 2-hour performance by the award-winning MacMillan Pipe Band at BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Dr. Info: www.blackrockcenter.org/event-details/an-tilleadh-with-the-macmillan-pipe-band-1
Show your pride in Scottish culture by skating in kilts, tartans and other Scottish regalia at the skating pond at White Park. Info: www.kiltskate.com
Featuring multiple All American Highland Games qualifiers, All American Highland Games Caber Toss Championship, Scottish heritage activities, music, dance, food, fun for the kids and more. Info: www.tallyhighlandgames.com
A winter indoor Celtic Festival bringing the Celtic spirit of the Seven Nations to the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, will be held inside of the Davis Center at the WNC Agricultural Center. Info: www.ashevillecelticfest.com
Celebrate the Scottish Culture in Mount Dora with bagpipers, Highland Athletics, Celtic music, dancing, Society and Heritage Clan Village, Shortbread Contest, and more. Info: www.mountdorascot.com
Hosted by the Eastern United States Pipe Band Association and supported by Dunedin Scottish Arts Foundation at Dunedin Community Centre. Info: www.dunedinscottisharts.com
Enjoy the athletics, music, food and fun of the Highland Games and a "Wee Bit o’ Scotland" to the Northeast Florida area at Clay County Fairgrounds. Info: www.neflgames.com
Scotland Returns to the Desert at Gilbert Regional Park, 3005 E. Queen Creek Rd. Info: www.phoenixscottishgames.com
Includes pipe bands, Clans, ceilidh, Celtic entertainment and more at Plantation Heritage Park. Info: www.sassf.org
A celebration of Celtic culture, music, events and mnore at Calaveras County Fairgrounds. Info: www.calaverascelticfaire.com
St. Augustine, Florida is America’s oldest Celtic city, experience top international & U.S. Celtic bands, Highland games, parade, whiskey tasting, workshops, lectures, Celtic food and more at Francis Field, 29 W. Castillo Dr. Info: www.celticstaugustine.com
A family-friendly event featuring some of the best music, dance, and athletic performers at Pecan Grove West Park, 3200 Canyon Creek Dr. Info: www.shermancelticfest.com
Honors the Celtic culture and heritage in South Carolina’s Midlands region. Info: www.tartandaysouth.com
A celebration of Scottish film presented by the St. Andrew's Society LA. Info: www.tartanfilmfest.com
Highland dance competitions as well as Pipe Band and Heavy Athletics contests. Food, craft beer, Celtic merchandise and more at at Highlander Park. Info: www.dunedinhighlandgames.com
The largest and most prestigious Scottish fashion event in the world. The theme of the 2023 show will be “Country Cool – Twenty Years of Dressed to Kilt”. This show will also be remembering Queen Elizabeth II and Sir Sean Connery, and again raising funds for the Navy SEAL Foundation. Info: www.dressedtokilt.com
A celebration of Scottish heritage with music, Clans, entertainment and more at Helotes Festival Grounds, 12210 Leslie Rd. Info: www.sahga.org
Celebrate Tartan Day with food, vendors, live music, clans, and more at Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Rd. Info: www.coloradotartanday.com
Topic: Victorian Travelers in Scotland. Presenter ;Professor Kevin James, PhD, Scottish Studies Foundation Chair, and Professor of History, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada. This event is complimentary. To attend email: [email protected]
Honors our Scottish American community and our diaspora. Established by U.S. Senate resolution 155 in 1998. Presented by The Robert Burns Society of Charleston. Info: www.burnscharleston.org
A celebration of Scotland in the heart of NY for Tartan Day celebration, main parade in addition to events around NY during the week. Info: www.nycTartanWeek.org
Five stages of live music, traditional Celtic food & vendors, Celtic clans, Highland Games, and plenty of activities for the wee ones. Info: www.ormondbeachcelticfestival.com
Celebrate the thrill & excitement of the ancient Highland Games at Sandtown Park. Info: www.redstonehighlandgames.com
A festival for the community featuring Celtic music, food, vendors, and athletics at Craig Ranch Park. Info: www.lasvegascelticsociety.org
Come and experience all the fun with Highland Dancing, Bagpipe Bands, Highland Athletics, Scottish Clan Societies and more at historic Rural Hill. Info: www.lochnorman.com
The heartbeat of the 2023 Virginia International Tattoo will be its incredible international cast of more than 800 performers, with bands from the U.S. Army, Navy, and Marine Corps joined by civilian and military performers from 7 nations at Scope Arena, 201 E Brambleton Ave. Info: 757-282-2800 or www.vafest.org/tattoo
Scottish music, Heavy events, dancers and more at Meadowmere Park, 3000 Meadowmere Lane. Info: www.grapevineceltic.com
A celebration of Scottish heritage, history, traditions, and music through educational and entertaining events at 3101 FM 51. Info: www.TexasScottishFestival.com
At the historic Bethesda Academy for the return of the heavy athletics, pipe bands, Highland dancers, historic reenactors, Scottish vendors, Celtic musicians, and dozens of Scottish Clans at one of the most beautiful settings in the country. Info: www.savannahscottishgames.com
Celebrate Scotland at Schroeder Park, 359 Old Meramec Station Rd. Info: www.stlouis-scottishgames.com
New Mexico's oldest Celtic Festival and Scottish Highland Games at Balloon Fiesta Park. Info: www.celtfestabq.com
Pipes, drums, dancers, athletes, entertainers, and authentic food and wares. All set on the campus of historic Maryville College, in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. Info: www.smokymountaingames.org
A celebration of Scotland at Sangamon County Fairgrounds, 316 West Birch. Info: www.centralillinoiscelts.com
A day of global whisky celebration, try a dram and celebrate the water of life. Info: www.worldwhiskyday.com
Memorial Day Weekend for Scottish dance, music, food, entertainment on the grounds of Alma High School. Info: www.almahighlandfestival.com
Experience two days of world class Celtic music, piping and drumming competitions, Highland dancing contests, Scottish heavy athletics at Orange County Fair & Event Center. Info: www.scottishfest.com
Celebrating Scottish heritage at Furman University. Info: www.gallabrae.com
Central Washington's premier Scottish Fest and Highland Games. Info: www.prosserscottishfest.org
Scottish entertainment, dancing , pipe bands, clans and more at Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds. Info: www.ohioscottishgames.com
Some highlights include: Massed bagpipe bands, Scottish Athletics, Kid's area, sheepdog trials, Highland dancing, foot and arts, Scottish clans area, and more at Brengle Terrace City Park. Info: www.SDHighlandGames.org
Featuring all things Scottish-Bagpipes, Heavy Athletics, Celtic Dance, Drumming, Kilted Mile, Scotch Tasting and more at Alaska State Fair. Info: www.alaskanscottish.org
Pipes and drums, Clans, entertainment and more at Frontier Park. Info: www.tacomagames.org
Scottish music, dancing, foods, costumes, field games, clans and much more at MacRae Meadows. Info: 828 733-1333 or www.gmhg.org
A family-oriented weekend celebrating the rich Celtic heritage, culture, and hospitality found along the coast of Maine. Info: www.mainecelticcelebration.com
The 6th oldest Scottish festival in the US featuring the North American Scottish Athletics Championship, US West Coast Drum Corps Championship, NW Regional Harp Finals, colorful pipe bands, and Highland dancers competing before judges of worldwide renown at Enumclaw Expo Center, 45224 – 284th Avenue SE. Info: www.sshga.org
Saturate your senses in the sights, sounds, and tastes of our Celtic heritage at Riverscape MetroPark. Info: www.daytoncelticfestival.com
Scottish entertainment, Clans, heavy events and more at Greenmead Historical Village, 20501 Newburgh Rd. Info: www.highlandgames.com
Celebrating the traditions of Scotland at Spokane County Fair & Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. Info: www.spokanehighlandgames.net
Central New York hosts a Highland Games, Pipe Band competition and Celtic ethnic activities at the incredible venue of Long Branch Park on Onondaga Lake. Info: www.cnyscottishgames.org
A celebration of Celtic culture in Berea. Info: www.berea-celtic.com
A celebration of Celtic heritage at Daly Mansion. Info: www.bcgg.org
Pipe bands, Clans, dancing and more at Altamont Fairgrounds, 129 Grand St. Info: www.scotgames.com
Celebrating Scotland on Labor Day weekend at Great Meadow, 5089 Old Tavern Rd. Info: www.vascottishgames.org
The event includes Scottish athletics, the best in Celtic rock and folk music, and live field performances, including the Estes Park International Tattoo. Info: 970 586 6308 or www.scotfest.com
Where families come together every year to learn, appreciate, preserve and celebrate Scottish and Celtic traditions for charitable, educational, social, and athletic purposes at Sanders Ferry Park. Info: www.midtenngames.com
A celebration of Scottish heritage at Loon Mountain Resort in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Info: www.nhscot.org
An authentic celebration of Scottish and Celtic culture at Broken Arrow Events Park, 21101 E. 101st St. Info: 855 411-0090 or www.okscotfest.com
Celtic fun and entertainment at Niagara County Fairgrounds. Info: www.niagaraceltic.com
A celebration of Scotland and Ireland in Dandridge. Info: www.scotsirishfestival.com
Celebrating Scottish and Celtic culture at the Yamhill County Fairgrounds. Info: www.celticheritage.org/mac-scottish-festival
A celebration of Celtic culture at Lakeshore Park on the Barnett Reservoir, 1112 North Shore Parkway. Info: www.celticfestms.org
Athletics, piping, clans, Cerltic vendors and more at Humble Civic Center & Arena Complex, 8233 Will Clayton Pkwy. Info: www.houstonhighlandgames.com