Austin Celtic Festival and Highland Games
- Dates
- Nov 7 to 8, 2026
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Pioneer Farms
- Price
- $25
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 15, 2026
Austin Celtic Festival and Highland Games returns to Pioneer Farms, Austin, TX, Nov 7 to 8, 2026. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Austin Celtic Festival and Highland Games is a two-day celebration of Irish, Scottish and Welsh heritage held each November at Pioneer Farms in North Austin, Texas. Now in its 30th year, this music-forward Celtic festival fills multiple stages with regional and international Celtic bands and Irish step dancing, and adds a weekend-long Highland Games heavy-athletics competition, an ACF School of Traditional Arts with workshops and lectures, storytelling and a Celtic Animals showcase
What people love
Attendees single out the music: one longtime local calls it hard to compare with anything else in the area, and others remember great music, food and Irish dancing. Reviewers describe it as a really fun experience for anyone, Celtic heritage or not
The games
Heavy athletics
The Highland Games heavy-athletics competition can be watched all day on both Saturday and Sunday; athletes interested in competing register with the festival directly
Taking part
The festival is music-forward, filling multiple stages with regional and international Celtic bands and Irish step dancing, and adds an ACF School of Traditional Arts with workshops and lectures, storytelling, and a Celtic Animals showcase of Celtic dog breeds and miniature horses with a Celtic Dog parade
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
How do I get to Austin Celtic Festival and Highland Games?
By car
Most people drive to Austin Celtic Festival and 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
Pioneer Farms has no nearby public bus stop, so rideshare or a taxi is the practical way in from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Pickup at the airport is from the Consolidated Rental Car Facility just north of the terminal
Book / info →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
The venue has its own page with capacity, accessibility and parking.
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Austin Celtic Festival and Highland Games?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Budget stays 1
About 2.8 miles from Pioneer Farms, in the Tech Ridge area. Listed in Pioneer Farms' own hotel partner program with a 15 percent discount via the booking link here
≈ $68-99 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Check rates →Mid-range hotels 2
In the Parmer Lane tech corridor, a short drive from Pioneer Farms. Pioneer Farms' own hotel partner program offers a 15 percent discount at this property via the booking link here
≈ $104-204 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Check rates →In the Parmer Lane corridor, a short drive from Pioneer Farms. Listed in Pioneer Farms' own hotel partner program with a 15 percent discount via the booking link here
Check rates →Airbnb & private camping
Short-term rentals around the Parmer Lane and north Austin tech corridor are a reasonable alternative, generally without the surge pricing seen downtown during bigger festivals
Search Airbnb →Hipcamp listings near Austin are private-land sites out in the Hill Country, not relevant here since Pioneer Farms itself does not allow camping or overnight RV parking
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Accessibility & comfort
What the organiser or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
Confirm your specific needs with the organiser's access team before you travel.
Pricing
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