Scotfest (Oklahoma Scottish Festival & Highland Games)
- Dates
- Expected September 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Broken Arrow Events Park
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
Scotfest (Oklahoma Scottish Festival & Highland Games)'s 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. The last festival was 18 to 20 September 2026 in Broken Arrow, OK. Froligo tracks ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
Scotfest is Oklahoma's flagship Scottish and Irish festival, staged over three days each September at Broken Arrow Events Park near Tulsa and run entirely by volunteers of the Scottish Club of Tulsa. The 2026 weekend, September 18 to 20, is billed as the festival's final celebration after 46 years. It packs in Highland heavy athletics with caber toss and hammer throw, massed pipe bands and a national pipe band championship, Highland dance, more than 40 clan tents with genealogy help, whisky tastings, armored medieval combat, and Celtic rock across three stages
What people love
Returning visitors highlight the breadth of the weekend, from Highland games and pipe bands to Celtic and Irish bands, Scottish food and the nightlife party scene. The festival positions itself for families by day, competition fans midday and a Celtic rock crowd at night, all on one admission
Last time around (2024)
The most recent completed edition ran September 13 to 15, 2024 at Broken Arrow's Central Park Community Center, with Highland athletics, pipes and drums, dancing, clans and live Celtic music. The 2025 event was cancelled, and the festival returns to Broken Arrow Events Park for its farewell weekend in September 2026
The games
Heavy athletics
The games run Highland heavy athletics where elite athletes compete in caber toss, stone put, hammer throw and more across an all-day Saturday competition, with two world championships, championship prize money, and Masters divisions for men and women
Pipe bands & Highland dance
The weekend features massed pipe bands and a national pipe band championship, solo piping and drumming competitions, and Highland dance competition with the Fling and Sword Dance, joined by the Tulsa Metro Pipe Band and the City of Tulsa Pipes and Drums
Clans & genealogy
Visitors can trace their Scottish roots at more than 40 clan tents with genealogy research, alongside Military Row, living history displays and a Sunday Kirkin' o' the Tartans service
Taking part
Beyond the games, Scotfest After Dark brings Celtic rock across three music stages until 11pm, with a craft beer garden, premium whisky tastings for guests 21 and over, comedians, food vendors, a kids area with miniature Highland games, and full-contact armored medieval combat
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
Nearest airport TUL.
How do I get to Scotfest (Oklahoma Scottish Festival & Highland Games)?
By car
Most people drive to Scotfest (Oklahoma Scottish Festival & Highland Games). The nearest major airport is TUL, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. 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
No on site parking. Use nearby lots or transit. Cost General parking at Northeastern State University is 5 dollars in advance or 10 dollars at the gate, card only, with free shuttles to the grounds.
🚙 Car hire
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Where
Map shows the centre of Broken Arrow. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
Broken Arrow Events Park
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Scotfest (Oklahoma Scottish Festival & Highland Games)?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Airport hotels 1
7728 East Virgin Court, Tulsa, OK 74115
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