Ohio Scottish Games & Celtic Festival
- Dates
- Jun 25 to 26, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
Ohio Scottish Games & Celtic Festival returns to Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, Berea, OH, Jun 25 to 26, 2027. Froligo tracks ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Ohio Scottish Games & Celtic Festival is held on the fourth Saturday of June at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in Berea, near Cleveland, run since 1977 by the Scottish American Cultural Society of Ohio. Its 50th year in 2027 brings heavy athletics and a Kilted Mile, competitive piping and drumming, Highland dance, fiddle and harp, pipe bands competing all afternoon, a Clan Village with genealogy help, and Celtic and Irish bands, plus falconry, border collies, a Clydesdale and Highland cattle exhibit, a beer tent and whisky tasting
What people love
Regulars come back every year for the bagpipers, the falconry and the unusual vendors, and recommend the shortbread. The festival is still on the smaller side, and one visitor cautions that the heavy-athletics bleachers can be hot in full summer sun
The games
Heavy athletics
Heavy athletics run alongside a Kilted Mile, and the Children's Games are mini highland-athletic competitions and tug of war on both Friday and Saturday
Pipe bands & Highland dance
The games feature Friday professional piping plus competitions in piping, drumming, Highland dance, fiddle and harp, with pipe bands competing all afternoon
Clans & genealogy
A Clan Village invites visitors to pick up a passport at the Genealogy Table and collect stamps from the clans; the event has its own registered Ohio Tartan and names a Chieftain of the Day
Taking part
Beyond the field there are border collies herding sheep, a Clydesdale horse and Highland cattle exhibit, a falconer walking the grounds, British cars and bikes, a beer tent and whisky tasting, Celtic and Irish bands, and Ohio Scottish Arts School workshops and open sessions
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
How do I get to Ohio Scottish Games & Celtic Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Ohio 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
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 General parking is in the lot off Bagley Road leading to the main gate; additional free and VIP parking is available off Eastland Road.
🚙 Car hire
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Where
Venue
Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Ohio Scottish Games & Celtic Festival?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Airport hotels 3
4900 Emerald Court Southwest, Cleveland, OH 44135
Link coming soon22115 Brookpark Road, Fairview Park, OH 44126
Link coming soon16501 Snow Road, Cleveland, OH 44142
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