Appalachian Highland Celts Celtic Festival & Games
- Dates
- Expected September 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site
- Price
- $10 to $15
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Sep 1, 2026
Appalachian Highland Celts Celtic Festival & Games's 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. The last festival was 4 to 6 September 2026 in Johnson City, TN. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Appalachian Highland Celts Celtic Festival, also known as the Upper East Tennessee Celtic Festival, fills a full weekend at the historic Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site in Johnson City each September. Run by the Appalachian Highland Celts, a nonprofit preserving the region's Scots-Irish heritage, the festival brings together Highland Games athletics, bagpipe music from the Knoxville Pipes and Drums, Highland and Celtic dancing, clan tents, historical demonstrations, vendors, Celtic food and family activities
The games
Heavy athletics
The weekend includes Highland Games athletic competitions, with an athlete registration and posted athlete rules
Pipe bands & Highland dance
Bagpipe music from the Knoxville Pipes and Drums and Highland dancers are part of the entertainment
Clans & genealogy
Clan tents are part of the festival alongside vendors and historical demonstrations
Taking part
The program features Celtic music, Celtic dancing, historical demonstrations, vendors, food and family activities across the weekend
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
How do I get to Appalachian Highland Celts Celtic Festival & Games?
By car
Most people drive to Appalachian Highland Celts Celtic Festival & Games. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
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By bus & public transit
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Taxi & rideshare
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Where
Map shows the centre of Johnson City. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site
Accessibility & comfort
What the organiser or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
Official site ahcelts.com checked; no accessibility, ADA or disabled access information published, and no FAQ or visitor information page exists. Ask the organiser via the site
Confirm your specific needs with the organiser's access team before you travel.
Pricing
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