Loch Norman Highland Games
- Dates
- Apr 17 to 18, 2027
- Status
- Announced
- Venue
- Historic Rural Hill
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- Available
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
Loch Norman Highland Games comes to Historic Rural Hill, Huntersville, NC, Apr 17 to 18, 2027. Froligo tracks ticket prices, camping, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Loch Norman Highland Games is a Scottish festival held each April on the slopes of Historic Rural Hill farm in Huntersville, North Carolina, near Lake Norman. Across the weekend the grounds fill with Highland heavy athletics, bagpipe bands, Highland dancing, Scottish clan societies and a parade of tartans, a giant kids' zone, Scottish merchants and food, Celtic rock, whisky and bourbon tastings, and hands-on draws such as throwing a battle axe. The official site reports the festival draws 10,000 to 12,000 visitors across the weekend
What people love
Attendees describe the games as an awesome experience and a great time, praising the food, live music, whisky tasting and the variety of Scottish vendors. First-timers are advised to expect a hot day on open, uneven grass, to wear comfortable shoes, and that Saturday is the busiest day for traffic on the curvy approach roads
Last time around (2026)
The most recent games were held in April 2026 at Historic Rural Hill, where a visitor described a hot day and a great time at the annual Loch Norman Highland Games. The next edition is announced for April 17-18, 2027
The games
Heavy athletics
The games run Highland heavy athletics competitions, alongside kilted running events
Pipe bands & Highland dance
Bagpipe bands, Highland dancing, and piping and drumming competitions run across the weekend
Clans & genealogy
Scottish clan societies gather at the games, and visitors describe a parade of tartans
Taking part
Around the field there is a giant kids' zone, Scottish merchants and food including haggis, Celtic rock and traditional performers, historic reenactments, hearth cooking, Scottish country dancing, a Sunday church service, NC beer and wine, whisky and bourbon tastings, sheepdog herding demonstrations, and hands-on activities such as shooting longbows and blowguns and throwing a battle axe
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
How do I get to Loch Norman Highland Games?
By car
Most people drive to Loch Norman Highland Games. 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
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Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Loch Norman Highland Games?
Airport hotels 1
5104 Wilkinson Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28208
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Pricing
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