Celtic Festival & Highland Games of the Quad Cities
- Dates
- Expected September 2026
- Status
- No word yet
- Venue
- Centennial Park
- Price
- Free
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
Celtic Festival & Highland Games of the Quad Cities in Davenport, IA is not currently confirmed to be running. Froligo tracks its status, history and similar festivals still happening.
What happened to Celtic Festival & Highland Games of the Quad Cities?
A Celtic festival and Highland Games historically held in September at Centennial Park on the Davenport, Iowa riverfront. The official site currently shows no confirmed upcoming date, and the organizers have publicly cautioned that some third-party listings misstate when the event is happening.
It last ran in 2026.
Similar festivals that are still going ahead are listed further down this page.
The experience
What's special
The Celtic Festival and Highland Games of the Quad Cities is a riverfront Celtic celebration historically staged in September at Centennial Park in Davenport, Iowa, pairing Scottish Highland Games with Highland dancing, pipe and drum music, Celtic food and a marketplace along the Mississippi
The games
Pipe bands & Highland dance
Past editions have featured pipe and drum music from the Blackhawk Pipes and Drums, alongside Highland dancing
Taking part
Past editions have offered Highland dancing, live music, food and beer, vendors, exhibits and family activities on the Davenport riverfront
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
Nearest airport MLI.
How do I get to Celtic Festival & Highland Games of the Quad Cities?
By car
Most people drive to Celtic Festival & Highland Games of the Quad Cities. The nearest major airport is MLI, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. 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.
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If you are hiring a car, it is worth checking parking near the venue before you go.
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Where
Venue
Centennial Park
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Celtic Festival & Highland Games of the Quad Cities?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Airport hotels 2
2721 69th Avenue Court, Moline, IL 61265
Link coming soon2550 52nd Avenue, Moline, IL 61265
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Pricing
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