Alaska Scottish Highland Games
- Dates
- Expected June 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Alaska State Fairgrounds
- Price
- $9 to $99
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Sep 1, 2026
Alaska Scottish Highland Games comes to Alaska State Fairgrounds, Palmer, AK, Expected June 2027. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Alaska Scottish Highland Games bring a full weekend of Scottish culture to the far north, most recently over June 27 and 28, 2026 at the Alaska State Fairgrounds in Palmer. Run by the Alaskan Scottish Club, the games pair heavy athletics and flying cabers with roaring bagpipes, Highland dance, a Kilted Mile, whisky tasting, a Highland cow and more than 175 vendors, with live music from guests such as Screaming Orphans and the Harp Twins
What people love
Regulars describe a community energy that keeps them coming back year after year, drawn by epic caber tosses, the pipes, plenty of vendors and the whisky tasting
The games
Heavy athletics
The weekend program features heavy athletics, a Kilted Mile and Tug-O-War alongside the caber toss
Pipe bands & Highland dance
Pipe bands including the Red Hackle Pipe Band, Alaska Celtic Pipes and Drums and Last Frontier Pipes and Drums perform, alongside Highland dance
Taking part
Around the field there is whisky tasting, a Highland cow, live music and more than 175 vendors offering everything from kilts to Celtic crafts
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
How do I get to Alaska Scottish Highland Games?
By car
Most people drive to Alaska Scottish Highland Games. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
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Where
Venue
Alaska State Fairgrounds
Pricing
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