Radford Highlanders Festival
- Dates
- Oct 10, 2026
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Radford University
- Price
- Free
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Sep 1, 2026
Radford Highlanders Festival returns to Radford, VA, Oct 10, 2026. Froligo tracks free-entry details, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Radford Highlanders Festival is a day-long celebration of Southwest Virginia's Scots-Irish heritage on the Radford University campus, set against the Blue Ridge Mountains in fall. Held October 10, 2026 with free admission, it features the famed Highland games and heavyweight Scottish athletics, pipe bands, Highland dancing, clan gatherings, sheepherding and live music, and now draws an estimated crowd of 10,000
Last time around
The 2025 festival was held October 11 on the Radford University campus, headlined by the Tartan Terrors and Ally the Piper, a day of athletic spectacle, live music and community bonding
The games
Heavy athletics
The festival features the famed Highland games, with Scottish athletes competing in heavyweight events
Pipe bands & Highland dance
Pipe bands and Highland dancing are part of the day, alongside Celtic and Appalachian music
Clans & genealogy
Area clans and societies gather so visitors can register, showcase their family heritage and use genealogical resources
Taking part
The day also brings sheepherding and duck working demonstrations, live entertainment, food and vendors, and festivities for all ages
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
Nearest airport ROA.
How do I get to Radford Highlanders Festival?
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Use the airport transfers or shuttle options above.
By bus
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Use the airport transfers or shuttle options above.
🚙 Car hire
Where
Exact location not mapped yet.
Venue
Radford University
Pricing
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