PennWest Edinboro Highland Games & Scottish Festival
- Dates
- Expected September 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- PennWest Edinboro (Pennsylvania Western University)
- Price
- Free
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
PennWest Edinboro Highland Games & Scottish Festival's 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. The last festival was 11 to 12 September 2026 in Edinboro, PA. Froligo tracks free-entry details, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The PennWest Edinboro Highland Games and Scottish Festival is a multi-day celebration of Scottish culture on the university's lakeside campus in Edinboro, Pennsylvania. Its 32nd annual edition runs September 11-12, 2026, with sanctioned heavy athletics, massed pipe bands, Highland dance, Scottish clan gatherings, and the U.S. National Scottish fiddle and harp championships drawing crowds of five thousand or more
What people love
The festival is one of Edinboro's most beloved traditions of more than thirty years and has been voted Erie's Choice for Best Local Event
Last time around (2025)
The 2025 edition, the 31st annual games, took place in early September on the Edinboro campus and was free to the public, featuring heavy athletics, massed pipe bands, Highland dance and fiddle and harp championships
The games
Heavy athletics
The Edinboro Games hold sanctioned competitions in professional and amateur heavy athletics, with the heavy athletic events staged on the McComb lawns
Pipe bands & Highland dance
The games run solo piping and drumming competitions and a bagpipe band competition, with massed bands at the opening and closing ceremonies, alongside a Highland dance competition
Clans & genealogy
Scottish clan gatherings run through the day, with clans registering to host tents and welcome visitors researching their family heritage
Taking part
Beyond the competitions, the festival adds the U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Championships and a U.S. National Scottish Harp Championship, a try a harp session, sheep herding, Clydesdales, archery, a kids' Highland games, a beer garden and an evening ceilidh
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
Nearest airport ERI.
How do I get to PennWest Edinboro Highland Games & Scottish Festival?
By car
Most people drive to PennWest Edinboro Highland Games & Scottish Festival. The nearest major airport is ERI, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. 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 Edinboro. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
PennWest Edinboro (Pennsylvania Western University)
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near PennWest Edinboro Highland Games & Scottish Festival?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Airport hotels 3
3425 West 12th Street, Erie, PA 16505
Link coming soon3651 West Lake Road, Erie, PA 16505
Link coming soon3504 West Lake Road, Erie, PA 16505
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Accessibility & comfort
What the organiser or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
No event specific accessibility information is published. The games sit on the PennWest Edinboro university campus, and the university's Accessibility and Disability Services page covers student and staff accommodations, not event visitors, so it should not be read as a venue access statement.
The only published route to ask is the university ADA Coordinator, Amy Salsgiver, on 814-393-2109, or the university's accessibility barrier reporting form
Official page pennwest.edu/campuses/edinboro/highland-games checked plus the linked university accessibility and disability services page; no event accessibility information published. The university page is about student accommodations, not visitor or event access
Confirm your specific needs with the organiser's access team before you travel.
Pricing
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