Capital District Scottish Games
- Dates
- Expected September 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Altamont Fairgrounds
- Price
- $25
- Camping
- Available
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
Capital District Scottish Games's 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. The last festival was 5 September 2026 in Altamont, NY. 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 car
Most people drive to Capital District Scottish 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
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
On site parking available. Cost Free parking.
🚙 Car hire
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On site parking is available; if you are hiring a car it is worth checking the cost and how early it fills.
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Where
Venue
Altamont Fairgrounds
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Capital District Scottish Games?
Airport hotels 2
20 Airport Park Boulevard, Town of Colonie, NY 12110
Link coming soon800 Albany Shaker Road, Town of Colonie, NY 12211
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Accessibility & comfort
What the organiser or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
Children 12 and younger are free at the gates; the games include a Children's Events area. Leashed dogs are allowed on the fairgrounds but not inside the Patron's Tent, Main Beer Tent or Pole Barn. Coolers with personal food and non-alcoholic beverages are permitted, but no outside alcohol
Confirm your specific needs with the organiser's access team before you travel.
Checked 2026-09-03 · source
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