Kalamazoo Scottish Festival and Highland Games
- Dates
- Sep 12, 2026
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Kindleberger Park
- Price
- Free
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Sep 1, 2026
Kalamazoo Scottish Festival and Highland Games returns to Kindleberger Park, Parchment, MI, Sep 12, 2026. Froligo tracks free-entry details, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Kalamazoo Scottish Festival and Highland Games has been a free, family-friendly staple of southwest Michigan for more than 30 years, held each September in Kindleberger Park in Parchment. Visitors can watch Highland athletics and sword play, hear the pipes roar from the Kalamazoo Pipe Band, see Highland dancers, meet the clans to trace their Scottish roots, and browse a merchant market and Scottish food, all at no charge
Last time around
The 2025 Kalamazoo Scottish Festival was held Saturday, September 6, 2025 in Kindleberger Park, a free day of Highland athletics, music, piping, dancing and cultural exhibitions
The games
Heavy athletics
Highland athletics are contested through the day, with opening ceremonies at 9:00 am and sword play among the demonstrations
Pipe bands & Highland dance
Live performances feature the Kalamazoo Pipe Band and Highland dancers, including the Auburn Glen Highland Dancers
Clans & genealogy
Visitors can meet the clans and learn more about their Scottish roots, with the association affiliated to the Council of Scottish Clans and Associations
Taking part
The free day includes a whisky tasting fundraiser, a merchant market craft show, wheelbarrow races, Celtic music and Scottish food
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
Nearest airport AZO.
How do I get to Kalamazoo Scottish Festival and Highland Games?
By train
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By bus
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🅿 Parking
Cost Free.
🚙 Car hire
Where
Exact location not mapped yet.
Venue
Kindleberger Park
Pricing
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