San Antonio Highland Games
- Dates
- Apr 3 to 4, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Helotes Festival Grounds
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
San Antonio Highland Games returns to Helotes Festival Grounds, San Antonio, TX, Apr 3 to 4, 2027. Froligo tracks ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The San Antonio Highland Games, held each spring at the Helotes Festival Grounds just outside San Antonio, is a clan- and athletics-led celebration of Scottish and Celtic culture run by a local nonprofit. Visitors watch heavy athletics like the caber toss and hammer throw, a Highland dance competition, dozens of clan tents, Highland cattle and Scottish dogs, a Living History encampment with Vikings and blacksmiths, and three stages of Celtic music
What people love
The games draw an enthusiastic response online, with the festival's Facebook page showing a near-universal recommendation rate across hundreds of reviews
Last time around (2026)
The 25th anniversary games were held March 28 to 29, 2026 at the Helotes Festival Grounds, with Highland athletics, Highland dancing, clan tents, Celtic music and, for the first time, an after-hours Dungeons and Dragons one-shot
The games
Heavy athletics
Athletes compete in classic Scottish heavy events including the caber toss, hammer throw and stone put
Pipe bands & Highland dance
At the Ghillie Stage, dancers of all ages compete in a Highland dance competition, and bagpipes carry across the grounds throughout the weekend
Clans & genealogy
Clan heritage displays and dozens of clan society tents let visitors connect with their Celtic roots and find their family clan
Taking part
The festival adds a Kid's Glen, Highland cattle and Scottish dogs, a Living History encampment with Vikings, blacksmiths and archers, Celtic music across three stages, and an after-hours Dungeons and Dragons one-shot
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
How do I get to San Antonio Highland Games?
By car
Most people drive to San Antonio 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. Handicap parking is available near the front entrance and fills early on festival days
🚙 Car hire
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On site parking is available; if you are hiring a car it is worth checking the cost and how early it fills.
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Where
Map shows the centre of San Antonio. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
The venue has its own page with capacity, accessibility and parking.
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near San Antonio Highland Games?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Airport hotels 2
8505 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78217
Link coming soon333 Wolfe Road, San Antonio, TX 78216
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Accessibility & comfort
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Pricing
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