Highland Games & Celtic festival
Kalispell, MT

Flathead Celtic Festival

ExpectedExpected September 2027

2027 dates not announced yet. Last festival: 11 to 12 September 2026

Photo: AlasdairW, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Dates
Expected September 2027
Status
Expected
Venue
Centennial Farm
Price
Free
Camping
None on site
Last checked
Sep 1, 2026

Flathead Celtic Festival's 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. The last festival was 11 to 12 September 2026 in Kalispell, MT. Froligo tracks free-entry details, attendee feedback and travel details.

The experience

What's special

The Flathead Celtic Festival is Northwest Montana's celebration of Celtic culture at the Centennial Farm in Kalispell, held the second weekend of September with free admission. The two-day event brings a Highland Games and heavy athletics, pipes and drums, Highland and Irish dancing, whiskey tasting, and a full lineup of live Celtic and Irish music, along with crafts and food for families

Last time around (2025)

The 2025 edition ran September 12 to 13 at the Centennial Farm with a Highland Games, pipes and drums, dancing and live Celtic music

The games

Heavy athletics

The festival hosts a Highland Games with traditional heavy athletics at the Centennial Farm

Pipe bands & Highland dance

Pipes and drums play throughout the weekend, led by the festival's own piper, alongside Highland and Irish dancing

Clans & genealogy

Clan representation and ancestry resources connect visitors with their Celtic and family heritage

Taking part

Alongside the competitions, the festival offers live Celtic and Irish music across a full stage lineup, whiskey tasting, food, crafts and family activities

See it before you go

A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.

Getting there

How do I get to Flathead Celtic Festival?

By car

Most people drive to Flathead 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.

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Where

Map shows the centre of Kalispell. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.

Venue

Centennial Farm

Accessibility & comfort

What the organiser or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.

AgesAll ages welcome. Friday runs 3 pm to 7 pm and Saturday 9 am to 6 pm

Official site flatheadcelticfestival.com checked including its schedule and prices page; no accessibility, ADA or disabled access information published. Ask the organiser via the site

Confirm your specific needs with the organiser's access team before you travel.

Pricing

Free entry

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