Richmond Highland Games & Celtic Festival
- Dates
- 2026
- Status
- Silent
- Venue
- Dorey Park and Recreation Center
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Sep 1, 2026
Richmond Highland Games & Celtic Festival in Henrico, VA is not currently confirmed to be running. Froligo tracks its status, history and similar festivals still happening.
The experience
What's special
The Richmond Highland Games and Celtic Festival is a Celtic festival and Highland games that last gathered at Dorey Park in Henrico County, near Richmond, Virginia. Its 2023 edition featured heavy athletics with caber tossing and hammer throws, Gaelic hurling and rugby, bagpipe bands, Highland and Irish dance, harp and fiddle competitions, clan tents and live Celtic music
Last time around
The most recent edition ran November 4 and 5, 2023 at Dorey Park and Recreation Center in Henrico County, with heavy athletics, bagpipe bands, Highland and Irish dance, clan gatherings, a blacksmith, live Celtic music and traditional food. The organizers have since expressed hope for a return in 2026
The games
Heavy athletics
The 2023 games featured heavy athletic competitions including caber tossing and hammer throws, along with Gaelic hurling and rugby
Pipe bands & Highland dance
The event featured bagpipe bands, Highland and Irish dance competitions, and harp and fiddle competitions
Clans & genealogy
Multiple clans and societies attended, giving visitors a chance to find their clan and research family history
Taking part
Other attractions included live Celtic music, an authentic blacksmith, pumpkin decorating and open fields for children, plus traditional food and Irish coffee
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
Nearest airport RIC.
How do I get to Richmond Highland Games & Celtic Festival?
By train
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By bus
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Where
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Venue
Dorey Park and Recreation Center
Pricing
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