Milwaukee Highland Games
- Dates
- Expected June 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Croatian Park
- Price
- $15
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
Milwaukee Highland Games's 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. The last festival was 6 June 2026 in Franklin, WI. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Milwaukee Highland Games is a friendly one-day amateur Scottish Highland Games at Croatian Park in Franklin, billed as Wisconsin's original and oldest traditional Highland Games. The day packs in heavy athletics, solo piping, Highland dance and pipe band competitions closing with massed bands, plus working sheepdog demonstrations, axe throwing and archery, a ceilidh and a children's mini Highland Games
Last time around (2026)
The Milwaukee Highland Games most recently returned to Croatian Park in Franklin on Saturday, June 6, 2026, an amateur games day with heavy athletics, solo piping and pipe band competitions, Highland dance, working sheepdog demonstrations, a ceilidh and a children's mini Highland Games
The games
Heavy athletics
The games run an amateur heavy athletics competition through the day, with registration in the morning, junior heavy athletics for younger competitors, and heavy athletics finals in the afternoon; axe throwing and archery run all day
Pipe bands & Highland dance
There is a solo piping competition, a Highland dance competition, a pipe band competition, and massed bands at 5:00 pm
Clans & genealogy
Clan tents gather at the games and compete for the Best Clan Trophy, awarded at day's end
Taking part
Working sheepdog demonstrations, a ceilidh, a haggis taco eating contest, a children's area with mini Highland Games and the Wee Knight Challenge, plus Scottish food, round out the day
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
Nearest airport MKE.
How do I get to Milwaukee Highland Games?
By car
Most people drive to Milwaukee Highland Games. The nearest major airport is MKE, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. 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
On site parking available. Cost Free.
🚙 Car hire
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Where
Venue
Croatian Park
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Milwaukee Highland Games?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Airport hotels 3
5253 South Howell Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53207
Link coming soon5105 South Howell Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53207
Link coming soon5037 South Howell Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53207
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Pricing
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