Monterey Scottish Games & Celtic Festival
- Dates
- Expected July
- Status
- No word yet
- Venue
- Monterey County Fairgrounds
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
Monterey Scottish Games & Celtic Festival in Monterey, CA is not currently confirmed to be running. Froligo tracks its status, history and similar festivals still happening.
What happened to Monterey Scottish Games & Celtic Festival?
The most recent edition on record was the 53rd annual, held in July 2022; a fair directory lists it as no longer active and community reports say no later edition has been held.
Similar festivals that are still going ahead are listed further down this page.
The experience
What's special
The Monterey Scottish Games & Celtic Festival is a long-running Highland games founded in 1970 at the Monterey County Fairgrounds, bringing the athletics, music, food and performing arts of Scotland, Ireland, England and Wales to the Monterey Peninsula. It features the caber toss and heavy athletics open to amateurs, WUSPBA-sanctioned pipe bands, Highland dancing, clans, sheep dog demonstrations, living history and whisky tastings. The games appear dormant since their 53rd edition in 2022
What people love
Attendees enjoyed the mix of clans, bagpipe bands, Celtic dancing and men in kilts throwing the caber, stones and hammers, along with sheep dog demonstrations and Celtic vendors and food
Last time around (2022)
The most recent edition on record was the 53rd annual games, held July 16 to 17, 2022 at the Monterey County Fairgrounds, with kilted athletes, bagpipers, dancers and Celtic music. Community reports indicate no edition has been held since
The games
Heavy athletics
The Highland heavy athletics feature the caber toss, stone put and hammer throw, and are open to amateurs rather than restricted to professional athletes
Pipe bands & Highland dance
The games are WUSPBA-sanctioned, with competing pipe bands, bagpipers and Highland dancers
Clans & genealogy
Scottish clans gather to represent their families
Taking part
Other draws include sheep dog demonstrations, whisky tastings, living history, children's games, Celtic music and food such as fish and chips and Welsh cakes
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
How do I get to Monterey Scottish Games & Celtic Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Monterey Scottish 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
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Where
Venue
Monterey County Fairgrounds
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Monterey Scottish Games & Celtic Festival?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
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1727 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110
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Accessibility & comfort
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