Capital District Scottish Games
- Dates
- Sep 5, 2026
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Altamont Fairgrounds
- Price
- $25
- Camping
- Available
- Last checked
- Sep 1, 2026
Capital District Scottish Games returns to Altamont, NY, Sep 5, 2026. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, camping, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Capital District Scottish Games are a one-day Scottish festival held each September at the Altamont Fairgrounds in Altamont, New York, with over 70 years of heritage. The games feature Highland athletics, pipe band and solo piping and drumming competitions under the Eastern United States Pipe Band Association, Highland dancing, a Clans and Societies area, a Scottish Breed Dog Show and stage bands led in 2026 by Skerryvore, with on-site camping and free parking
The games
Heavy athletics
The games run Highland Athletics competitions on the field
Pipe bands & Highland dance
Pipe band events, solo piping and drumming, and drum major competitions run under the Eastern United States Pipe Band Association, alongside a Highland Dancing competition
Clans & genealogy
A Clans and Societies area gathers clan and heritage tents at the games
Taking part
Beyond the field the games feature stage bands including Skerryvore, Cecilia, Hadrian's Wall and Friends Union, a Scottish Breed Dog Show, children's events, and food and drink vendors serving haggis, meat pies and bridies
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
How do I get to Capital District Scottish Games?
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Use the airport transfers or shuttle options above.
By bus
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Use the airport transfers or shuttle options above.
🅿 Parking
On site parking available. Cost Free parking.
🚙 Car hire
Where
Venue
Altamont Fairgrounds
Pricing
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