Kansas City Scottish Highland Games & Celtic Festival
- Dates
- Dates not yet announced
- Status
- No word yet
- Venue
- E. H. Young Park
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
Kansas City Scottish Highland Games & Celtic Festival in Riverside, MO is not currently confirmed to be running. Froligo tracks its status, history and similar festivals still happening.
What happened to Kansas City Scottish Highland Games & Celtic Festival?
No current edition of the Riverside-named Kansas City Scottish Highland Games & Celtic Festival could be confirmed; the most recent coverage of the Riverside event dates to 2016. The Kansas City St. Andrew Society now presents the Heart of America Highland Games, a HASA affiliate, in Parkville, Missouri, which appears to be the area's current Scottish games.
Similar festivals that are still going ahead are listed further down this page.
The experience
What's special
The Kansas City Scottish Highland Games & Celtic Festival was a Scottish festival held at E. H. Young Park in Riverside, Missouri, with traditional Highland athletics and Celtic festival programming. the Kansas City St. Andrew Society now presents the Heart of America Highland Games in nearby Parkville
What people love
One reviewer recalled having a grand time at the games but was told it is always sweltering whatever weekend the festival takes place
Last time around (2016)
The most recent widely documented edition took place in June 2016 in Riverside, when competitors gathered for the Scottish Highland Games and Celtic Festival
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
How do I get to Kansas City Scottish Highland Games & Celtic Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Kansas City Scottish Highland Games & 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
Venue
E. H. Young Park
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Kansas City Scottish Highland Games & Celtic Festival?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Airport hotels 3
775 North Brasilia Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64153
Link coming soon11812 Northwest Plaza Circle, Kansas City, MO 64153
Link coming soon11212 North Newark Circle, Kansas City, MO 64153
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Pricing
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