San Diego Scottish Highland Games
- Dates
- Expected June 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Mission Valley River Park
- Price
- $18 to $20
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Sep 1, 2026
San Diego Scottish Highland Games comes to Mission Valley River Park, San Diego, CA, Expected June 2027. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The San Diego Scottish Highland Games is a long-running Scottish games and Gathering of the Clans run by a local nonprofit since the 1970s. For 2026 it moved from Brengle Terrace Park in Vista to Mission Valley River Park in San Diego, next to Snapdragon Stadium, drawing thousands for heavy athletics, massed bagpipe bands, Highland dance, sheepdog trials, clan tents, whisky tasting and a Scottish shortbread competition
What people love
Attendees describe a great time, calling the athletics astounding and the sheep herding a highlight, and several welcomed the new trolley-accessible San Diego location
Last time around
The 2026 games marked the event's move from Brengle Terrace Park in Vista to Mission Valley River Park in San Diego, next to Snapdragon Stadium, with attendees praising the astounding athletics, the sheep herding and the new trolley-accessible location, even as some wished it had been publicized more
The games
Heavy athletics
Scottish heavy athletics are a centerpiece, drawing competitors from across Southern California to traditional events sanctioned by the Scottish American Athletic Association
Pipe bands & Highland dance
Massed bagpipe bands, pipe and drum competitions and Highland dancing run throughout the weekend
Clans & genealogy
The games double as a Gathering of the Clans, with clan and society booths and a Kirkin' o' the Tartan among the traditions
Taking part
Other draws include sheepdog trials, a whisky tasting, live music, a kids' area, workshops and a Scottish shortbread competition
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
Nearest airport SAN.
How do I get to San Diego Scottish Highland Games?
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.
🅿 Parking
On site parking available. Cost $3.00 per day. On-site parking can be reserved in advance through offstreet.io; the games use the Yellow Lot
🚙 Car hire
Where
Venue
Mission Valley River Park
Pricing
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