Blue River Highland Games and Festival
- Dates
- Expected May
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Shelby County Fairgrounds
- Price
- Free
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Sep 1, 2026
Blue River Highland Games and Festival comes to Shelby County Fairgrounds, Shelbyville, IN, Expected May. Froligo tracks free-entry details, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Blue River Highland Games and Festival brings a day of Scottish heritage to the Shelby County Fairgrounds in Shelbyville, Indiana, about half an hour from Indianapolis. Run by the Shelbyville Parks and Recreation Department, the free festival pairs a nine-event Highland heavy-athletics competition, including the caber toss, with bagpipes, Highland dancing, whisky tasting, more than 50 vendors and a family-friendly kids' area
Last time around
The 2025 Blue River Highland Games and Festival ran Saturday, May 17, 2025 at the Shelby County Fairgrounds, a day of Scottish tradition, culture and athleticism presented by Current Mortgage
The games
Heavy athletics
The games feature nine Highland heavy events contested by more than 60 athletes, with the caber toss among the featured competitions
Pipe bands & Highland dance
Bagpipe music and traditional Highland dancing accompany the athletics through the day
Taking part
Free admission includes whisky tasting, more than 50 vendors, a kids' area with games and bounce houses, and live music; the parks department also runs a free throwing clinic to teach the basics of Highland Games throwing
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
Nearest airport IND.
How do I get to Blue River Highland Games and Festival?
By train
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By bus
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Where
Exact location not mapped yet.
Venue
Shelby County Fairgrounds
Pricing
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