Aztec Highland Games & Celtic Festival
- Dates
- Expected October 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Riverside Park
- Price
- $12
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Sep 1, 2026
Aztec Highland Games & Celtic Festival's 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. The last festival was 3 to 4 October 2026 in Aztec, NM. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
Billed as the Four Corners region's premier Celtic event, the Aztec Highland Games and Celtic Festival gathers by the banks of the Animas River in shady Riverside Park, where the Southwest meets the Scottish Highlands. The weekend runs full Scottish heavy athletics, from the caber toss and sheaf toss to the Braemar stone and Scottish hammer, alongside pipe and drum bands, Highland dance and three stages of live Celtic music
What people love
The games draw more than a thousand people to Aztec each year, and locals describe a friendly, family-run gathering that is always good fun
The games
Heavy athletics
The heavy athletics run the traditional Celtic events, including the caber toss, sheaf toss, Braemar stone, Scottish hammer throw and weight for distance and height; everyone is encouraged to enter, and competitors must wear a kilt to compete, with rentals available
Pipe bands & Highland dance
Pipe and drum bands such as Southwest Skye Pipes and Drums perform, alongside Highland dance competitions and pipe and drum exhibitions
Clans & genealogy
Clan tents let attendees learn about Scottish clans and research the origins of their own surnames and family
Taking part
Three stages carry live Celtic music through the weekend, from traditional tunes to Celtic rock, plus food and merchandise vendors on the banks of the Animas River
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
How do I get to Aztec Highland Games & Celtic Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Aztec Highland Games & Celtic Festival. 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
FMN is the closest airport with commercial service, about 15 minutes from Riverside Park. Rideshare and taxi both operate from the terminal with app based pickup zones
Book / info →Major rental companies operate from the terminal, and a hire car is the simplest way to reach Aztec and Riverside Park from the airport
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.
🅿 Parking
Cost Not stated.
🚙 Car hire
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Where
Venue
The venue has its own page with capacity, accessibility and parking.
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Aztec Highland Games & Celtic Festival?
Budget stays 1
4751 Cortez Way, Farmington, NM
≈ $100-140 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Check rates →Mid-range hotels 2
623 Phoenix Court, Aztec, NM
≈ $120-160 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Check rates →Farmington, NM
≈ $130-170 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Check rates →Airbnb & private camping
Aztec and Farmington have a modest short-term-rental supply typical of a small Four Corners regional hub
Search Airbnb →Hipcamp lists private-land camping in the San Juan River valley and wider Four Corners region within a short drive of Aztec, for visitors who prefer to camp rather than book a hotel
Search Hipcamp →Browse all hotels near Riverside Park →
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Accessibility & comfort
What the organiser or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
Crawled aztechighlandgames.com on 3 Sep 2026. The site is a short brochure site covering the games, music and dance, clans and vendors, and publishes nothing about accessibility, terrain, accessible parking or toilets. Ask through the contact page at https://www.aztechighlandgames.com/contact-us
Confirm your specific needs with the organiser's access team before you travel.
Pricing
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