Highland Games & Celtic festival
Gilbert, AZ

Phoenix Scottish Games

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Dates
Dates not yet announced
Status
Dates TBA
Venue
Gilbert Regional Park
Price
Not announced
Camping
None on site
Last checked
Oct 16, 2026

Phoenix Scottish Games in Gilbert, AZ hasn't announced its next dates yet. Froligo tracks ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details so you'll know the moment plans firm up.

The experience

What's special

The Phoenix Scottish Games bring Scotland to the desert Southwest at Gilbert Regional Park in Gilbert, Arizona, hosted by the Caledonian Society of Arizona. The gathering pairs non-stop heavy athletics with Highland dance and piping and drumming competitions, a Friday-evening Twilight Tattoo, more than thirty clan displays, a Clydesdale exhibit, a British car show and whisky tasting

What people love

Visitors describe plenty to see and do, from the Highland games and vintage UK cars to petting a Clydesdale, buying Scottish breakfast tea and listening to live bagpipes

The games

Heavy athletics

The games run a non-stop heavy athletics competition through the weekend

Pipe bands & Highland dance

The program includes Highland dance and piping and drumming competitions, plus a Friday-evening Phoenix International Twilight Tattoo with a cast of more than a hundred performers of drill, pageantry and music (separate fee)

Clans & genealogy

More than thirty clan displays fill the Scottish clan area, with a Kirkin' o' the Tartan and professional genealogists on hand to help visitors trace their family history

Taking part

Around the field there is a British car show, a Clydesdale horse exhibit, whisky tasting, an appearance by Mary Queen of Scots, food and merchandise vendors, and the chance to have a photo taken in Highland attire

See it before you go

A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.

Getting there

How do I get to Phoenix Scottish Games?

By car

Most people drive to Phoenix Scottish 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

Venue

Gilbert Regional Park

Camping & Accommodation

Where can I stay near Phoenix Scottish Games?

Airport hotels 3
Best Inn & Suites Phoenix
✈️ Near airport

3547 East Van Buren Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008

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Travel Inn Airport Phoenix
✈️ Near airport

3541 East Van Buren Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008

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Western Lodge Phoenix
✈️ Near airport

3725 East Van Buren Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008

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