Litchfield Hills Highland Games
- Dates
- Expected September 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Lime Rock Park
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
Litchfield Hills Highland Games's 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. The last festival was 27 September 2026 in Lakeville, CT. Froligo tracks ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Litchfield Hills Highland Games bring a day of Scottish games and Celtic culture to Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, in the northwest hills of Connecticut. The games feature heavy athletics in traditional Scottish events, pipe bands, a clan and society gathering with clan tents, live Celtic music including Charlie Zahm and The Rogues, and Scottish food and vendors
Last time around (2025)
The 2025 games were held Sunday, September 28, 2025 at Lime Rock Park, with heavy athletics, pipe bands, clan tents and live entertainment from Coreyanne Armstrong, The Rogues, Charlie Zahm, the Talcott Mountain Highlanders and Pyramid
The games
Heavy athletics
The event runs heavy athletics competitions in traditional Scottish games, with athletes showcasing their skills; a sanctioning body is not named
Pipe bands & Highland dance
Pipe bands feature in the event lineup, with performers including the Talcott Mountain Highlanders
Clans & genealogy
A clan and society gathering takes place, with clan tents such as Donald, Maclean and Gordon among those present
Taking part
Live entertainment has included Celtic musicians such as Charlie Zahm, The Rogues, Coreyanne Armstrong and Pyramid, alongside Scottish food and vendors
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
How do I get to Litchfield Hills Highland Games?
By car
Most people drive to Litchfield Hills Highland Games. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
Lime Rock Park's own directions page lists the Wassaic Metro-North station as the closest rail option at about 15 miles, with Amtrak's Rhinecliff, NY station about 35 miles away as a longer-range alternative; a taxi or rideshare covers the final leg from either station
Book / info →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. Cost Free with your event ticket at the Outfield and Light's Field lots for general spectator parking; optional Guaranteed Infield Parking passes cost $30 each on race days and sell out early. A free golf cart shuttle runs continuously on race days between parking areas and the track. Handicapped accessible infield parking is available for permitted vehicles
🚙 Car hire
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On site parking is available; if you are hiring a car it is worth checking the cost and how early it fills.
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Where
Venue
The venue has its own page with capacity, accessibility and parking.
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Litchfield Hills Highland Games?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Budget stays 1
In Great Barrington, MA, one of Lime Rock Park's own recommended places to stay
Check rates →Mid-range hotels 2
In Falls Village, about 3 miles from the track, the closest inn on Lime Rock's own recommended list
Check rates →On the village green in historic Salisbury, a short drive from Lime Rock Park
Check rates →Luxe hotels 1
Airport hotels 2
225 Ella Grasso Turnpike, Windsor Locks, CT 06096
Link coming soon185 Ella Grasso Turnpike, Windsor Locks, CT 06096
Link coming soonAirbnb & private camping
The Litchfield Hills area has a strong weekend-getaway rental market, with race and event weekends driving up demand
Search Airbnb →No on-site camping is offered at this one-day track event; Hipcamp listings in Litchfield County are the nearest private-land alternative
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Accessibility & comfort
What the organiser or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
The Litchfield Hills Highland Games event page on limerock.com publishes nothing about accessibility, so what follows is the venue policy for Lime Rock Park, 60 White Hollow Road, Lakeville, taken from the Lime Rock Park Rules and Regulations and Parking pages; it is written for race days, so confirm it applies on Highland Games day.
Read the full notes
Accessible parking is available in the Infield and a valid handicap parking permit must be shown to park in the designated area, with staff directing you to the locations. Lime Rock states all parking is convenient to the Spectator Hillsides and Viewing Areas and that Courtesy Golf Cart Shuttles are provided to help you get up the hill; on the Parking page it says free golf cart shuttles run on a continuous loop during race days for anyone who needs a lift from the parking areas.
General parking is free, in the Outfield off Lime Rock Road or Lights Field at the Main Entrance on White Hollow Road, and parking in the Outfield means a short walk over the pedestrian bridge at the end of the front straight.
On terrain, this is a natural terrain road course with grass spectator hillsides and over 100,000 square feet of flat landscaped grass, so expect grass and slopes; viewing is from hillsides rather than seating. Golf carts can be hired privately from W and B Golf Carts on 518-851-2266.
Nothing is published about accessible toilets, accessible viewing platforms, a companion or carer ticket, or accessible camping, although Lime Rock does have a designated camping area. Watson Livery is the venues preferred transport provider and runs a shuttle bus between Wassaic and Lime Rock Park, but its accessibility is not stated.
Festival contact is [email protected] and the Lime Rock guest services number is 860-435-5000
Confirm your specific needs with the organiser's access team before you travel.
Checked 2026-09-03 · source
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