Elizabeth Celtic Festival
- Dates
- Expected July 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Casey Jones Park
- Price
- $10 to $15
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
Elizabeth Celtic Festival's 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. The last festival was 18 to 19 July 2026 in Elizabeth, CO. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Elizabeth Celtic Festival is a two-day celebration of Scottish, Irish and Welsh culture at Casey Jones Park in Elizabeth, Colorado, held every third full weekend of July. It brings Scottish Highland Games and heavy athletics, sanctioned pipe band and solo piping competitions, Highland dancing, living history reenactments, clan tents, pubs and authentic Scottish food and Irish whiskey ice cream, all at family-friendly prices
What people love
Attendees give the festival strong marks and call it well worth the drive, with longtime locals reporting only good things from the event. Fans single out the Celtic music, Scottish heavy athletics and the family-friendly Children's Glen
Last time around (2025)
The 2025 edition ran July 19 to 20 at Casey Jones Park with music, dance, bagpipes, Scottish athletic events, a Children's Glen and parades through the day
The games
Heavy athletics
The festival runs Scottish Highland Games with Scottish heavy athletics, drawing competing athletes across both days
Pipe bands & Highland dance
Piping and drumming competitions are sanctioned by the Western United States Pipe Band Association, with solo piping and drumming repeated both days, pipe band events spread across the weekend, and a Highland dance competition
Clans & genealogy
Clan tents help visitors find their family clan, with clan societies including Clan Ramsay, Clan Bell and Clan Donnachaidh among those supporting the festival
Taking part
Beyond the competitions, the festival adds Living History reenactments, a Children's Glen, an Animals of the British Isles program, pubs, a Bonnie Knees contest, and authentic Scottish food, Irish whiskey ice cream and local Celtic music
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
How do I get to Elizabeth Celtic Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Elizabeth Celtic 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
No on site parking. Use nearby lots or transit. Cost $5 per vehicle. Parking is on County Road 17 next to the LDS Church, following posted signs, at $5 per vehicle
🚙 Car hire
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There is no on site parking at the venue, so if you are hiring a car it is worth sorting nearby parking or a park and ride before you go.
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Where
Venue
Casey Jones Park
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Elizabeth Celtic Festival?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Airport hotels 1
8300 Peña Boulevard, Denver, CO 80249
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Accessibility & comfort
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Pricing
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