Maine Highland Games & Scottish Festival
- Dates
- Expected August 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Windsor Fairgrounds
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- Available
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
Maine Highland Games & Scottish Festival's 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. The last festival was 8 August 2026 in Windsor, ME. Froligo tracks ticket prices, camping, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Maine Highland Games & Scottish Festival, run by the Saint Andrew's Society of Maine, brings nearly fifty years of Scottish-American heritage to the Windsor Fairgrounds each August, with heavy athletics and the caber toss, massed pipe and drum bands, Highland dancing, a Parade of Clans, sheep dog demonstrations, Highland cows and a Friday Night Ceilidh, plus weekend camping on the fairgrounds
What people love
Regulars call the Maine Highland Games generally a lot of fun and highly recommend spectating the athletics, clan tents and live music, though the most common complaint is the admission cost, which several Maine attendees have described as steep for a day out
Last time around (2026)
The 47th Maine Highland Games & Scottish Festival was held August 8, 2026 at the Windsor Fairgrounds in Windsor, delivering a full day of Scottish heavy athletics, pipe band competition, Highland dancing, clan tents and live music, with attendees enjoying traditional Scottish food and beer
The games
Heavy athletics
The games feature Scottish heavy athletics, including the caber toss, contested by athletes on the main field, a competition attendees single out as always fun to watch
Pipe bands & Highland dance
The day includes massed pipe and drum bands, solo piping and drumming competitions and Highland dancing, run through the Society's piping and band registration
Clans & genealogy
A Parade of Clans and a clan village anchor the festival, with family-history and genealogy help for visitors tracing Scottish ancestry
Taking part
Alongside the competitions there are sheep dog demonstrations, Highland cows, Maine Armored Combat, a Friday Night Ceilidh, the Three Robbers Pub and live music from acts including Albannach and Celtica Nova, plus traditional Scottish food such as fish and chips, meat pies and haggis
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
How do I get to Maine Highland Games & Scottish Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Maine Highland Games & Scottish 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
Windsor Fairgrounds
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Maine Highland Games & Scottish Festival?
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1050 Westbrook Street, Portland, ME 04102
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