Seaside Highland Games
- Dates
- Expected October 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Ventura County Fairgrounds
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- Available
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
Seaside Highland Games's 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. The last festival was 10 to 11 October 2026 in Ventura, CA. Froligo tracks ticket prices, camping, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Seaside Highland Games is Southern California's premier Scottish festival on the Pacific Coast, held each October at the Ventura County Fairgrounds on the ocean in coastal Ventura, where the grounds are transformed into an immersive Scottish village. The weekend brings Scottish heavy athletics with the Highland Heavies, bagpiping, drumming and Highland dance competitions, three stages of live music, a Clan Row with honored clan societies, sheep herding dog demonstrations, a Harp Glen, a Children's Glen and a Friday-night Scottish Evening with a single malt tasting
What people love
Visitors describe Scottish fun in the California sun, praising the pipers, dancers, heavy athletics and sheep herding, and the Celtic food such as meat pies, haggis, scotch eggs and Welsh cakes. Many enjoy the relaxed seaside setting where Highland dress is welcome but not required, and note that the October weather can be warm
Last time around (2025)
The most recent games, the 21st outing, ran October 11-12, 2025 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, with heavy athletics, piping, drumming and Highland dance competitions, clan tents, sheep herding demonstrations and Celtic food and music by the sea. The 22nd edition is confirmed for October 10-11, 2026
The games
Heavy athletics
The Highland Heavies contest Scottish heavy athletics, sanctioned by the Scottish American Athletic Association
Pipe bands & Highland dance
Competitions include bagpiping, drumming, drum majoring and Highland dance, with pipe band and dancing competitions across the weekend
Clans & genealogy
Clan Row hosts Scottish clan societies, with honored clans the Munro, Gunn and Innis Societies of North America
Taking part
Around the grounds there are three continuous music stages, sheep herding dog demonstrations, a Harp Glen, Scottish country dancing, a British car show, a World War II military encampment, a Children's Glen, Celtic food and drink including meat pies, haggis and scotch eggs, and a Friday-evening Scottish Evening gala with a buffet supper, single malt tasting and Scottish fashion show
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
How do I get to Seaside Highland Games?
By car
Most people drive to Seaside 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.
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Where
Venue
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Camping & Accommodation
Is there camping at Seaside Highland Games?
Yes, on site camping is available.
Facilities
Camping site types 1
Camper vans can use the same $50 per night dry camping lots as RVs and trailers
Not camping? Where to stay
Budget stays 1
About an 8 minute walk from the Ventura Pier and within walking distance of the fairgrounds
≈ $80-120 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Book direct →Mid-range hotels 1
Oceanfront, about a 5 minute walk from the fairgrounds and 10 minutes from the Ventura Pier
≈ $150-220 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Book direct →Where can I stay near Seaside Highland Games?
Airport hotels 3
3501 North San Fernando Boulevard, Burbank, CA 91505
Link coming soon2500 North Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505
Link coming soon7501 North Glenoaks Boulevard, Burbank, CA 91504
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