Scottish Fest USA (United Scottish Society)
- Dates
- Expected May 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- OC Fair & Event Center
- Price
- $30 to $35
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
Scottish Fest USA (United Scottish Society)'s 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. The last festival was 23 to 24 May 2026 in Costa Mesa, CA. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
Scottish Fest USA is the annual Highland games and Scottish festival of the United Scottish Society, staged each Memorial Day weekend at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa and billed as the largest Scottish and Celtic Highland Games in California. The weekend brings Scottish heavy athletics and the caber toss, massed pipe bands in competition, Highland dancing, a Clan Row with genealogy help, sheep herding, Imperial Knights jousting, a whisky tavern, a vintage British car display and Celtic food and music across several stages
What people love
Longtime visitors describe Scottish Fest as one of the best gatherings of the clans and return year after year, drawn by the bagpipes, heavy games, kilts, whisky, lively drums and Celtic food. First-timers report an easy arrival with a large parking lot and a full day of Scottish and Celtic culture for the whole family
Last time around (2026)
The most recent Scottish Fest USA ran May 23-24, 2026 from 9:00am to 5:30pm at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, with heavy athletics, massed pipes and drums, Highland dancing, clan tents, sheep herding, jousting and whisky tastings across the Memorial Day weekend
The games
Heavy athletics
Scottish heavy athletics run concurrently through the day beginning at 9:00am, with Highland athletes contesting the caber toss and other traditional heavy events
Pipe bands & Highland dance
Massed pipes and drums perform together and pipe band contests begin at noon, alongside solo piping and drumming, a Drum Major Contest and Highland dancing competitions
Clans & genealogy
A Clan Row and a genealogy area let visitors explore clan heritage and ancestry, and a Scottish Clan March is led through the stadium during the ceremonies
Taking part
Beyond the competitions there are several music stages with Celtic and Scottish bands, sheep herding demonstrations, Imperial Knights jousting, a whisky tavern and whisky tasting classes, a vintage British car display, roving performers and a kids' show, plus more than 52,000 square feet of Celtic vendors
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
How do I get to Scottish Fest USA (United Scottish Society)?
By car
Most people drive to Scottish Fest USA (United Scottish Society). 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.
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire
If you are hiring a car, it is worth checking parking near the venue before you go.
Search car hire →Car hire links may earn Froligo a commission; they never change the price you pay.
Where
Map shows the centre of Costa Mesa. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
OC Fair & Event Center
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Scottish Fest USA (United Scottish Society)?
Airport hotels 3
18800 MacArthur Boulevard, Irvine, CA 92612
Link coming soon18700 MacArthur Boulevard, Irvine, CA 92612
Link coming soon19441 Campus Drive, Santa Ana, CA 92707
Link coming soonHotel links may earn Froligo a commission; they never change the price you pay.
Accessibility & comfort
What the organiser or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
Confirm your specific needs with the organiser's access team before you travel.
Pricing
Got fresher info? Tell us, a real person checks every tip, and we love fresh info.