Colorado Highland Games (Colorado Scottish Festival)
- Dates
- Expected September 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Denver Polo Club
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
Colorado Highland Games (Colorado Scottish Festival)'s 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. The last festival was 26 to 27 September 2026 in Sedalia, CO. Froligo tracks ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Colorado Highland Games, also known as the Colorado Scottish Festival, is held each September at the Denver Polo Club in Sedalia, Colorado, run entirely by volunteers of the St. Andrew Society of Colorado. In its 62nd year the two-day Scottish festival features amateur Scottish heavy athletics and the Women's Lightweight World Championship, massed pipe bands and Highland dance, a Parade of Clans, the Kirkin' o' the Tartan, British cars, a Dogs of the British Isles showcase, a whisky seminar and Celtic bands headlined by Seven Nations
The games
Heavy athletics
The games run amateur Scottish heavy athletics all day on both Saturday and Sunday and host the Women's Lightweight World Championship
Pipe bands & Highland dance
Massed bands perform with solo piping and drumming competitions, a Pipe Band Competition and a Highland dance competition, plus the Kirkin' o' the Tartan
Clans & genealogy
A Parade of Clans is part of the midday ceremonies, and clan tents gather alongside the St. Andrew Society of Colorado tent for tartan information
Taking part
Beyond the field the games add British cars, a Dogs of the British Isles showcase with a Parade of British Dogs, a whisky seminar, a Highland Coo exhibit, RenScot living-history demonstrations of weaving, spinning, blacksmithing and leather working, and Scottish and Celtic bands including headliner Seven Nations and Old Blind Dogs
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
How do I get to Colorado Highland Games (Colorado Scottish Festival)?
By car
Most people drive to Colorado Highland Games (Colorado Scottish Festival). 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 Parking is $5 per car per day, cash only at the gate or bought in advance.
🚙 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
Map shows the centre of Sedalia. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
The venue has its own page with capacity, accessibility and parking.
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Colorado Highland Games (Colorado Scottish Festival)?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Mid-range hotels 1
The festival's own official host hotel, in Littleton, about 15 minutes from the festival grounds
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8300 Peña Boulevard, Denver, CO 80249
Link coming soonAirbnb & private camping
Sedalia is a small rural community; nearby Castle Rock and Littleton carry more short-term rental inventory for the festival weekend
Search Airbnb →No on-site camping is offered at the Denver Polo Club; Hipcamp listings in Douglas County are the nearest private-land camping alternative
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Accessibility & comfort
What the organiser or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
There is no separate accessibility page, but the FAQ page at scottishgames.org/faqs carries a section headed HANDICAPPED ASSESSIBILITY plus an ADA PARKING answer, and the Parking page repeats it. The site is the Denver Polo Club, 6359 Airport Road, Sedalia, and the festival happens on a field.
Read the full notes
On terrain, the organiser warns that there is a hill leading down to the field from the parking area, and courtesy carts move through the parking area to take guests to the Admission Gate, though the number of carts is limited and there may be a wait.
Close in ADA parking is available just north of the festival field for those with state issued placards or license plates; space is limited and first come first served, while general onsite parking costs $5 per car per day.
A marked ride share pick up and drop off point is at the entrance to the parking area. Altitude is a real factor here: the organiser notes the Denver metro area is a mile high at 5280ft, that shade areas are limited, and asks visitors to hydrate before arrival.
State registered service dogs are allowed; other dogs are not, unless entered in the Dogs of the British Isles event. Nothing is published about accessible toilets, accessible viewing at the athletics or dance areas, a companion or carer ticket, or camping, and there is no shuttle.
Access questions go through the enquiry form on the site
Confirm your specific needs with the organiser's access team before you travel.
Checked 2026-09-03 · source
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