CelticFest Mississippi
- Dates
- Expected October 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Bobby Cleveland Park at Lakeshore
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Sep 1, 2026
CelticFest Mississippi's 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. The last festival was 10 to 11 October 2026 in Brandon, MS. Froligo tracks ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
CelticFest Mississippi is a Scottish and Irish heritage festival held each October at Bobby Cleveland Park on the Barnett Reservoir in Brandon, in its 35th year in 2026. The weekend pairs a Backyard-Rebellion-managed Scottish Highland heavy athletics competition with live Celtic bands, Scottish clans and family associations, a Sunday afternoon tea, scotch whisky and mead tastings, sheepdog demonstrations, falconry, Highland cattle and family activities
What people love
Visitors single out the music and the tastings, describing a festival packed with live Celtic bands and enjoying the afternoon tea experience, alongside the sheepdog demonstrations, meat pies and family-friendly atmosphere
Last time around (2025)
The 2025 edition ran at Lakeshore with a Masters World Championship in the heavy athletics alongside the usual Celtic music, clans, tastings and demonstrations
The games
Heavy athletics
The Scottish Highland heavy athletics competition is managed by Backyard Rebellion Highland Games and includes Pro Men and Pro Women classes as well as amateur classes open to all
Clans & genealogy
Scottish clans and family associations take part, and the 2026 honored clan is Clan MacLean
Taking part
Beyond the athletics the festival adds a Sunday afternoon tea experience, a scotch whisky tasting, a mead tasting, sheepdog herding demonstrations, birds of prey with falconers, Highland cattle, blacksmithing and axe-throwing
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
How do I get to CelticFest Mississippi?
By car
Most people drive to CelticFest Mississippi. 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. ADA parking is available inside the gate with additional spaces outside near the tennis courts
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire
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
The venue has its own page with capacity, accessibility and parking.
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near CelticFest Mississippi?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Budget stays 1
A budget option about 7 miles from the park, off I-20 and I-55 in Flowood
≈ $75-95 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Check rates →Mid-range hotels 2
The festival's official host hotel, about 6 miles from Bobby Cleveland Park at Lakeshore. A $119 room block rate is bookable through the festival's own accommodations page or by calling the hotel directly
≈ $119 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Check rates →About 7 miles from the park in Flowood, with an outdoor pool and free parking
≈ $130-160 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Check rates →Luxe hotels 1
The area's full-service option, about 8 miles from the park, with a golf course, spa and lazy river
≈ $180-240 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Check rates →Airbnb & private camping
Short term rentals are available around Brandon and Flowood, with more listings closer to Jackson. Expect standard weekend rates rather than a large festival surge for this two day event
Search Airbnb →Hipcamp listings in the Ross Barnett Reservoir area around Brandon offer an alternative to a hotel for travelers who want to camp rather than stay downtown
Search Hipcamp →Browse all hotels near Bobby Cleveland Park at Lakeshore →
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Accessibility & comfort
What the organiser or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
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Pricing
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