Fair Hill Scottish Games
- Dates
- May 15, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Fair Hill Fairgrounds
- Price
- $25
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
Fair Hill Scottish Games returns to Fair Hill Fairgrounds, Elkton, MD, May 15, 2027. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Fair Hill Scottish Games, once the Colonial Highland Gathering, fill the Fair Hill Fairgrounds near Elkton, Maryland with a full day of Scottish and Celtic culture each May. A Highland Heptathlon of heavy athletics, from caber toss to hammer and weight throws, shares the grounds with piping, drumming and Highland dancing competitions, a Village of the Clans, a Tartan Parade of Clans and Bands, sheepdog demonstrations, a Scotch tasting and a closing performance by massed pipe bands
What people love
Visitors describe it as a very nice, family-friendly day with lots of activities, vendors and food, plenty of bench space and well-behaved dogs welcome, and call the heavy athletics and massed pipes and drums genuinely fun to watch
Last time around (2026)
The 64th Fair Hill Scottish Games were held May 16, 2026 at the Fair Hill Fairgrounds, with the Highland Heptathlon, piping and drumming competitions, Highland dancing and a live-music lineup that included Albannach, Charlie Zahm and Bogside Rogues
The games
Heavy athletics
The games run a Highland Heptathlon of heavy athletics, including the 22-pound hammer throw, stone put, 56-pound and 25-pound weight throws for distance, caber toss for accuracy, sheaf toss and weight toss for height
Pipe bands & Highland dance
Individual piping and drumming competitions, a pipe band competition, a drum major competition and Pre-Premier and Premier Highland dancing competitions run through the day, closing with massed bands
Clans & genealogy
Clans gather in the Village of the Clans, and a Tartan Parade of Clans and Bands processes through the Main Arena at the mid-day ceremony
Taking part
Beyond the competitions, the day offers a Scotch tasting, sheepdog demonstrations, weaving and dulcimer music, a Scottish Gaelic Language Village, the Braveheart 5K, an Address to the Haggis, the Meg MacLeod Tea Room and a children's area
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
Nearest airport PHL.
How do I get to Fair Hill Scottish Games?
By car
Most people drive to Fair Hill Scottish Games. The nearest major airport is PHL, 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.
🅿 Parking
On site parking available. Volunteers direct parking on-site
🚙 Car hire
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Where
Map shows the centre of Elkton. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
Fair Hill Fairgrounds
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Fair Hill Scottish Games?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Airport hotels 3
9000 Bartram Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19153
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Pricing
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