Middle Tennessee Highland Games & Celtic Festival
- Dates
- Expected September 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Sanders Ferry Park
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
Middle Tennessee Highland Games & Celtic Festival's 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. The last festival was 12 to 13 September 2026 in Hendersonville, TN. Froligo tracks ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Middle Tennessee Highland Games & Celtic Festival brings full Scottish heavy athletics to Sanders Ferry Park in Hendersonville, just outside Nashville, each September. Athletes compete in the stone put, caber toss, hammer throw, sheaf toss and weight throws across men's, women's and masters classes, alongside a bagpipe competition, a Highland dance competition, Scottish and Irish dancers, three stages of live Celtic music, a Celtic market, scotch tastings and a kids area
What people love
Attendees say the athletic games are impressive to watch, but some push back on the cost of general admission for a public-park event and on long waits for food and drink from a limited number of vendors
The games
Heavy athletics
Amateur athletes compete in all the traditional heavy Scottish athletic events, with a Men's Class, a Masters Class for men over 40, and Women's Amateur and Women's Masters classes; events include the stone put, caber toss, hammer throw, sheaf toss and weight throws, with awards for the top three in each class
Pipe bands & Highland dance
The festival holds a bagpipe competition and a Saturday Highland dance competition, with solo piping and drumming and Scottish and Irish dancers across the weekend
Clans & genealogy
Scottish families and clans gather with a clan registration recognized under the Court of the Lord Lyon
Taking part
Around the games are three stages of live Celtic music, a Celtic market of artisans, scotch and half-batch tastings, food vendors, falconry and a kids and family area
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
How do I get to Middle Tennessee Highland Games & Celtic Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Middle Tennessee 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
Sanders Ferry Park
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Middle Tennessee Highland Games & Celtic Festival?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Airport hotels 2
1 International Plaza, Nashville, TN 37217
Link coming soon590 Donelson Pike, Nashville, TN 37214
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Accessibility & comfort
What the organiser or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
The FAQ confirms accessible parking will be available onsite adjacent to the festival, with parking attendants directing. Restrooms are portable, and accessible portable restrooms will be available and monitored, with hand sanitising stations inside each.
Rideshare is recommended by the organiser. Scooters are on the prohibited items list, so confirm with the organiser if you use a mobility scooter. Nothing is published about ground surface, viewing platforms or companion tickets
Confirm your specific needs with the organiser's access team before you travel.
Checked 2026-09-03 · source
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