Quechee Scottish Festival & Games
- Dates
- Expected August 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Quechee Polo Field
- Price
- $25
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
Quechee Scottish Festival & Games's 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. The last festival was 29 August 2026 in Hartford, VT. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Quechee Scottish Festival & Games has carried on the traditional spirit of the Highland Games for 50 years at the Quechee Polo Field in Hartford, Vermont. The single-day Scottish festival brings heavy athletics and a tug of war, massed pipe bands and solo piping, Highland dancing, sheepdog demonstrations and the Great Gathering of the Scottish Clans, with clans encircling the main field for the Calling of the Clans
What people love
Visitors love talking with the clans, tracing their Scottish family history and trying every instrument at the petting zoo, and describe a beautiful day at the Quechee Games in the Green Mountains, with $25 general admission and free entry for children keeping it accessible for families
Last time around (2026)
The Quechee Scottish Festival & Games returned to the Quechee Polo Field on Saturday, August 29, 2026, with solo piping and athletics from the morning, a Clan Parade and massed fling at noon, sheepdog demonstrations, Highland dance and pipe band competitions, a Kids Ceilidh and live music from the Rebel Collective
The games
Heavy athletics
Heavy athletics run all day on the Athletics Field, beginning at 9 a.m., alongside a Tug of War
Pipe bands & Highland dance
The games feature solo piping and drumming from 8:30 a.m., massed pipe bands led by a duty band, a Pipe Band Competition, a Drum Major Competition and Highland Dance competition across pre-premier and premier classes
Clans & genealogy
The Great Gathering of the Scottish Clans encircles the main field, with a Clan Parade and Calling of the Clans at opening ceremonies, an honored clan each year and genealogy help for visitors tracing their Scottish roots
Taking part
Sheepdog demonstrations, an instrument petting zoo with Vermont Folklife and Young Tradition Vermont, a Kids Ceilidh, the Quechee Quest family scavenger hunt and live music from the Rebel Collective and the Quechee Games Ceilidh Band fill out the day, with food and vendors
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
How do I get to Quechee Scottish Festival & Games?
By car
Most people drive to Quechee Scottish Festival & 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. Ample on-site parking is available at the polo field
🚙 Car hire
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Where
Map shows the centre of Hartford. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
Quechee Polo Field
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Quechee Scottish Festival & Games?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Airport hotels 3
45 Airport Road, Lebanon, NH 03784
Link coming soon25 Airport Road, Lebanon, NH 03784
Link coming soon39 South Main Street, Hartford, VT 05001
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Accessibility & comfort
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Pricing
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