Pacific Northwest Scottish Highland Games & Clan Gathering
- Dates
- Jul 24 to 25, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Enumclaw Expo Center
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- Available
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
Pacific Northwest Scottish Highland Games & Clan Gathering returns to Enumclaw, WA, Jul 24 to 25, 2027. Froligo tracks ticket prices, camping, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Pacific Northwest Scottish Highland Games & Clan Gathering is one of the oldest Scottish festivals in the United States, held each July at the Enumclaw Expo Center southeast of Seattle. Billed as the sixth oldest Scottish festival in the country, the weekend features the North American Scottish Athletics Championship with its caber toss and stone put, the US West Coast Drum Corps Championship, pipe bands and Highland dancing, more than 25 clan tents along the Avenue of the Clans, Scottish food, Celtic music and Scottish-style ale pubs, and a free Friday evening kick-off
What people love
Attendees call it a fairly big event and a fun one, praising the competitive athletics and the atmosphere at this long-running Enumclaw tradition. The most common practical advice is to plan for the heat and crowds: there is little shade, so bring plenty of water, arrive expecting a big crowd, and allow extra time because traffic around the venue backs up quickly
Last time around (2026)
The 79th Pacific Northwest Scottish Highland Games & Clan Gathering ran July 24 to 26, 2026 at the Enumclaw Expo Center, with the association thanking attendees for a great 2026 festival of athletics, pipe bands, clans and Celtic music before announcing dates for 2027
The games
Heavy athletics
The games host the North American Scottish Athletics Championship, where titan competitors toss the caber and put the stone, matching strength on the athletic field
Pipe bands & Highland dance
Competitions include the US West Coast Drum Corps Championship, individual piping and drumming, pipe bands and Highland dancing, judged by adjudicators of worldwide renown
Clans & genealogy
Visitors stroll the Avenue of the Clans and the Glen of the Clans, with over 25 Celtic clan and society tents where they can delve into their Scottish ancestry and heritage
Taking part
Beyond the field the weekend adds the Celtic Arts Showcase of Scottish and Irish musicians, the Rampant Lion, Tilted Kilt and Heavy Lifting pubs, a Saturday-evening Ceilidh, the Celtic Kennel, children's events, the Walk Through Time, and the Seattle Knights medieval re-enactment troupe
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
How do I get to Pacific Northwest Scottish Highland Games & Clan Gathering?
By car
Most people drive to Pacific Northwest Scottish Highland Games & Clan Gathering. 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
Attendees mention heavy traffic around the venue that backs up quickly
🚙 Car hire
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Where
Venue
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Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Pacific Northwest Scottish Highland Games & Clan Gathering?
Airport hotels 1
2930 South 176th Street, SeaTac, WA 98188
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