Sacramento Valley Scottish Games & Festival
- Dates
- Expected April
- Status
- Dates TBA
- Venue
- Yolo County Fairgrounds
- Price
- Free
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Sep 1, 2026
Sacramento Valley Scottish Games & Festival comes to Yolo County Fairgrounds, Woodland, CA, Expected April. Froligo tracks free-entry details, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Sacramento Valley Scottish Games & Festival, known as the Friendly Games, is a long-running celebration of Scottish culture historically held at the Yolo County Fairgrounds in Woodland, California. Described as second in size among California's Scottish games behind only the Pleasanton games, it has offered Scottish heavy athletics, pipe and drum and Highland dancing competitions with free admission and a welcoming family atmosphere where visitors do not need to be Scottish or wear a kilt to take part
What people love
A visitor listing describes the games at the Yolo County Fairgrounds as great fun for all, welcoming to newcomers who do not have to be Scottish, wear a kilt, play the bagpipes or know how to toss a haggis to enjoy the day
The games
Heavy athletics
The games include Scottish heavy athletics competitions
Pipe bands & Highland dance
Competitions include pipe and drum, drumming and Highland dancing
Taking part
Known as the Friendly Games, the event has a family atmosphere where everyone is welcome, and visitors do not have to be Scottish, wear a kilt, play the bagpipes or know how to toss a haggis to enjoy it
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
How do I get to Sacramento Valley Scottish Games & Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Sacramento Valley Scottish Games & Festival. 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
Map shows the centre of Woodland. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
Yolo County Fairgrounds
Pricing
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