Idyllwild Celtic Faire
- Dates
- 2026
- Status
- Dates TBA
- Venue
- Hurkey Creek Park
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
Idyllwild Celtic Faire comes to Hurkey Creek Park, Idyllwild, CA, 2026. Froligo tracks ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Idyllwild Celtic Faire turns Hurkey Creek Park in the San Jacinto Mountains into a 16th-century Highland village inspired by Brigadoon, produced by Mountaintop Productions near Idyllwild, California. Visitors find Highland games and Stones of Strength, University of California, Riverside pipers and Highland bagpipers, Celtic clan encampments alongside Viking and pirate guilds, strolling entertainers and stage acts such as The Fenians, plus food, mead and games for all ages
Last time around (2025)
The most recent Idyllwild Celtic Faire ran over a May weekend at Hurkey Creek Park, a small mountain faire with Celtic entertainment, merchants and food set in the re-created village of Brigadoon
The games
Heavy athletics
The faire includes Highland games and Stones of Strength, along with kids' Highland games, and links attendees to the Scottish American Athletic Association; the athletics are a modest part of a broader themed faire rather than a full sanctioned competition
Pipe bands & Highland dance
Piping features the University of California, Riverside Pipe Band and a Highland bagpiper
Clans & genealogy
Celtic clan guild encampments appear alongside Viking and pirate guilds, offering demonstrations and a look at how people may have lived in their time
Taking part
Set as a 16th-century Highland village inspired by Brigadoon, the faire offers strolling entertainers and stage performers such as The Fenians, The Toasted Clover and Muco the Bard, food and drink including funnel cake and mead, and games for all ages
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
Nearest airport PSP.
How do I get to Idyllwild Celtic Faire?
By car
Most people drive to Idyllwild Celtic Faire. The nearest major airport is PSP, 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. Paid parking is available online and on site
🚙 Car hire
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Where
Map shows the centre of Idyllwild. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
Hurkey Creek Park
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Idyllwild Celtic Faire?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Airport hotels 3
1300 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Link coming soon67711 30th Avenue, Cathedral City, CA 92234
Link coming soon400 South Hermosa Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
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Accessibility & comfort
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Pricing
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