Midnight Sun Scottish Highland Games
- Dates
- Aug 14, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Mushers Hall (Alaska Dog Mushers Association)
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
Midnight Sun Scottish Highland Games returns to Fairbanks, AK, Aug 14, 2027. Froligo tracks ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Midnight Sun Scottish Highland Games are the farthest north Highland Games in the United States, a one-day celebration of Scottish culture held each August at Mushers Hall in Fairbanks, Alaska. Run by the nonprofit Alaskan Scottish Club, the games pack heavy athletics, bagpipes, Highland dancing and drumming, a Gathering of the Clans, a Scotch and mead tasting and a Highland coo into a single midsummer day, and the inaugural 2025 edition drew more than 2,000 attendees
Last time around (2025)
The inaugural Midnight Sun Scottish Highland Games were held August 9, 2025 at the Alaska Dog Mushers Association grounds in Fairbanks and drew more than 2,000 attendees for a full day of competition, culture and family fun, a strong first year that organizers say the 2026 event has grown beyond
The games
Heavy athletics
Billed as the farthest north Highland Games, the event runs a full day of traditional Highland heavy athletics, with athletes registering by class for the heavy events
Pipe bands & Highland dance
The day features bagpipes, drumming and Highland dancing, along with Celtic and Irish dance teams from across Alaska
Clans & genealogy
A Gathering of the Clans is part of the day's program of Scottish culture
Taking part
The games add a Scotch and mead tasting, a Highland coo, local vendors, food trucks, live music and family activities across the grounds
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
How do I get to Midnight Sun Scottish Highland Games?
By car
Most people drive to Midnight Sun Scottish 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.
🅿 Parking
Organizers asked visitors not to park on the road and pointed to a nearby lot with shuttle service
🚙 Car hire
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Where
Map shows the centre of Fairbanks. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
Mushers Hall (Alaska Dog Mushers Association)
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Midnight Sun Scottish Highland Games?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Airport hotels 2
1850 Hoselton Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709
Link coming soon4477 Pikes Landing Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709
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Accessibility & comfort
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Pricing
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