Bitterroot Celtic Games & Gathering
- Dates
- Expected August 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Daly Mansion
- Price
- $10 to $20
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
Bitterroot Celtic Games & Gathering's 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. The last festival was 15 to 16 August 2026 in Hamilton, MT. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Bitterroot Celtic Games & Gathering is Western Montana's Highland games and Celtic festival, staged every third full weekend of August at the historic Daly Mansion in Hamilton. Run by the all-volunteer Bitterroot Celtic Society, it packs in Highland athletic competitions, pipe bands and piping competitions, Highland, Irish and Welsh dancing, a clan gathering with a Kirkin' o' the Tartan service, Scotch and mead tastings and continuous live Celtic music on two stages, and the organizers say it draws more than 7,000 people
Last time around (2025)
The 2025 edition was the 16th annual Bitterroot Celtic Games & Gathering, held in mid-August at the Daly Mansion in Hamilton with the usual pipe bands, Highland athletics, dancing and tastings
The games
Heavy athletics
The games run Highland athletic competitions for adults, juniors and children, held on the caber alley swale, alongside a skillet toss, hurling demonstrations and sheep-herding demonstrations across the weekend
Pipe bands & Highland dance
Pipe bands play throughout the weekend, with piping and drumming competitions, a Highland dance competition, and Irish and Welsh dancing on a dedicated dance tent stage
Clans & genealogy
A clan gathering brings a grand entry and introduction of clans, with Clan MacKay as the 2026 honored clan, an introduction to genealogy and family history, and a Sunday morning Kirkin' o' the Tartan service
Taking part
Beyond the competitions, visitors can join Scotch, Irish whiskey and mead tastings, a Sunday afternoon tea, free Irish language classes, a children's activity area, and cooking and Celtic caterer demonstrations, with continuous live music on two stages
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
How do I get to Bitterroot Celtic Games & Gathering?
By car
Most people drive to Bitterroot Celtic Games & Gathering. 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.
🅿 Parking
No on site parking. Use nearby lots or transit. Cost Free. Free off-site parking is at Hamilton High School with overflow at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds north lot, both about a mile away, served by a free non-stop shuttle; parking along Eastside Highway is prohibited and enforced
🚙 Car hire
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Where
Venue
Daly Mansion
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Bitterroot Celtic Games & Gathering?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Budget stays 2
1113 North 1st Street, Hamilton, MT 59840
Link coming soon321 South 1st Street, Hamilton, MT 59840
Link coming soonMid-range hotels 1
1325 North 1st Street, Hamilton, MT 59840
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5145 Airway Boulevard, Missoula, MT 59808
Link coming soon5252 Airway Boulevard, Missoula, MT 59808
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Pricing
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