Port City Highland Games
- Dates
- Expected May 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- 3600 Randall Parkway
- Price
- $20 to $25
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
Port City Highland Games's 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. The last festival was 30 May 2026 in Wilmington, NC. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Port City Highland Games is a single-day celebration of Scottish and Celtic heritage held each spring at 3600 Randall Parkway in Wilmington, North Carolina, organized by the Scottish Society of Wilmington and benefiting the paws4vets program. The Games feature Highland heavy athletics, including the SHAG Lightweight Amateur Championship, pipes and drums, Highland dancing, clan tents, live Celtic music, a British car show and sword-fighting living-history demonstrations
What people love
The Games draw the Wilmington community out in kilts for a day of bagpipes, athletic competitions, live music, great food and classic British cars. Coverage highlights the mix of Highland athletics, piping and drumming, Scottish clans, Celtic music and dance, and food and drink, all supporting a veterans charity
Last time around (2026)
The fifth annual Port City Highland Games celebrated Scottish culture in Wilmington on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 9am to 5pm at 3600 Randall Parkway, with Highland athletics, music, dancing, artisans, and food and drink across the day
The games
Heavy athletics
The Games feature Highland heavy athletics, including the SHAG Lightweight Amateur Championship, alongside professional athletes
Pipe bands & Highland dance
Pipes and drums, including the Port City Pipes and Drums, play through the day, with Highland dancing
Clans & genealogy
Scottish clan tents and heritage organizations gather at the Games
Taking part
The day adds an annual British car show hosted by the British Motor Club of the Cape Fear, sword-fighting and living-history demonstrations, a music tent and food trucks, and the Games benefit the paws4vets program. Dogs and coolers are asked to be left at home
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
How do I get to Port City Highland Games?
By car
Most people drive to Port City 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.
🅿 Parking
On site parking available. Cost Free.
🚙 Car hire
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Where
Venue
3600 Randall Parkway
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Port City Highland Games?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
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