Moab Celtic Festival (Scots on the Rocks)
- Dates
- Oct 16 to 18, 2026
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Center Street Ballpark
- Price
- $10 to $20
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
Moab Celtic Festival (Scots on the Rocks) returns to Center Street Ballpark, Moab, UT, Oct 16 to 18, 2026. Froligo tracks the confirmed lineup, current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Moab Celtic Festival, known as Scots on the Rocks, is a three-day Celtic festival held each October at the Center Street Ballpark in downtown Moab, Utah, set against the region's red-rock country. It pairs a Highland Games heavy-athletic competition and pipe band, solo piping and Highland dance competitions with a Gathering of the Clans, a Friday-night Tattoo and Ceilidh, whisky tastings and live Celtic music, welcoming Scots, Irish, Welsh and visitors of every background
The games
Heavy athletics
The festival runs a Heavy Athletic Competition on the field alongside its other Highland Games events
Pipe bands & Highland dance
Pipe band and solo competitions and a Highland Dance Competition are part of the weekend, and past editions have featured massed bagpipe bands
Clans & genealogy
A Gathering of the Clans brings clan and society tents together, welcoming Scots, Irish, Welsh and other Celtic nations along with visitors of all backgrounds
Taking part
The weekend opens with a Tattoo and a Ceilidh on Friday night of bagpipes, music and dancing, and rounds out with live Celtic and folk music, whisky tastings, a silent auction, door prizes and food and craft vendors
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
How do I get to Moab Celtic Festival (Scots on the Rocks)?
By car
Most people drive to Moab Celtic Festival (Scots on the Rocks). 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
Map shows the centre of Moab. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
The venue has its own page with capacity, accessibility and parking.
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Moab Celtic Festival (Scots on the Rocks)?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Budget stays 1
Close to Moab's town center, a quiet, family friendly, walkable option near restaurants and shops
Check rates →Mid-range hotels 2
Along Main Street, less than a mile from downtown shopping and dining, a short walk to Center Street Ballpark
Check rates →Beside Mill Creek in the heart of downtown Moab, within walking distance of Center Street Ballpark and Main Street
Check rates →Luxe hotels 1
In the heart of Moab's red rock country, an upscale option with a resort style pool, an 11 minute walk from the downtown center
Check rates →Airbnb & private camping
Moab is a major outdoor tourism destination and mid-October overlaps with peak fall visitation for the nearby national parks, so expect higher Airbnb rates and limited availability close in
Search Airbnb →Moab has an extensive Hipcamp presence given its outdoor recreation reputation, a real alternative to a hotel for festival goers who would rather camp near the red rock country
Search Hipcamp →Browse all hotels near Center Street Ballpark →
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Accessibility & comfort
What the organiser or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
Confirm your specific needs with the organiser's access team before you travel.
Pricing
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