The Ouachita Highland Games
- Dates
- Dates not yet announced
- Status
- No word yet
- Venue
- Cedar Glades Park
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Sep 1, 2026
The Ouachita Highland Games in Hot Springs, AR is not currently confirmed to be running. Froligo tracks its status, history and similar festivals still happening.
What happened to The Ouachita Highland Games?
The organizers announced there would be no 2025 games and said the event's page would stay open in hopes of a date in 2026; no confirmed date has followed.
Similar festivals that are still going ahead are listed further down this page.
The experience
What's special
The Ouachita Highland Games is a Scottish heritage event staged at Cedar Glades Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas, combining competitive Highland athletics such as the caber toss, hammer throw and sheaf toss with bagpipes, traditional dancing, Celtic storytellers and a Mountain Market of food and shopping
The games
Heavy athletics
The games featured heavy events including the caber toss, hammer throw and sheaf toss, plus a bonus strongman and strongwoman event
Pipe bands & Highland dance
Bagpipes and traditional Scottish dancing and music featured across the day
Taking part
Past editions added Celtic storytellers, sword-fighting demonstrations, a costumed Mary Queen of Scots, and a Mountain Market of food and shopping
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
How do I get to The Ouachita Highland Games?
By car
Most people drive to The Ouachita 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.
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Where
Map shows the centre of Hot Springs. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
Cedar Glades Park
Pricing
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