South Jersey Celtic Festival & Highland Games
- Dates
- Expected October 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Burlington County Fairgrounds
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
South Jersey Celtic Festival & Highland Games's 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. The last festival was 10 to 11 October 2026 in Columbus, NJ. Froligo tracks ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The South Jersey Celtic Festival and Highland Games is a two-day celebration of Celtic culture held each October at the Burlington County Fairgrounds in Columbus, New Jersey. Produced by the South Jersey Celtic Society with the New Jersey Renaissance Faire, it pairs a Highland Games athletics competition with Irish and Celtic music and dance, pipe and drum bands, whiskey tastings, craft beer, food trucks, axe throwing and Celtic merchants, and it welcomes families and dogs
Last time around (2025)
The 2025 festival was scheduled for October 11 and 12 from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with adult admission of 10 dollars and children 5 dollars. Incoming weather on the Sunday, alongside a state of emergency declared by the Governor, affected the second day
The games
Heavy athletics
The festival stages Highland Games athletics and demonstrations, with open registration for those who want to compete
Pipe bands & Highland dance
Pipe and drum bands play through the weekend alongside live Celtic performances and dance
Taking part
The family and dog friendly festival adds food trucks, axe throwing, whiskey tastings, craft beer and wine, Celtic dancers and merchants across the two days
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
How do I get to South Jersey Celtic Festival & Highland Games?
By car
Most people drive to South Jersey Celtic Festival & 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
Since the fairgrounds sit well outside Philadelphia's SEPTA transit network, in rural Burlington County, a rideshare or taxi for the full 30 mile trip is the realistic option for a traveler without a car
Book / info →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
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If you are hiring a car, it is worth checking parking near the venue before you go.
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Where
Map shows the centre of Columbus. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
Burlington County Fairgrounds
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near South Jersey Celtic Festival & Highland Games?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Budget stays 1
About 2 miles from the fairgrounds in Bordentown, the closest hotel cluster to the venue
≈ $98-130 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Check rates →Mid-range hotels 2
Under a mile from the fairgrounds, an all-suite option in Bordentown
≈ $126-160 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Check rates →About 10 miles from the fairgrounds, a full service option in Mount Holly
≈ $100-140 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Check rates →Airport hotels 3
9000 Bartram Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19153
Link coming soon8900 Bartram Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19153
Link coming soon8800 Bartram Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19153
Link coming soonAirbnb & private camping
Short term rentals are available around Bordentown, Mount Holly and the wider Burlington County area, with standard weekend pricing rather than a large surge for this regional two day event
Search Airbnb →Hipcamp listings around Burlington County and the wider South Jersey Pine Barrens area offer a camping alternative to a hotel for visitors extending the trip
Search Hipcamp →Browse all hotels near Burlington County Fairgrounds →
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Accessibility & comfort
What the organiser or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
Crawled sjceltic.org on 3 Sep 2026. The organiser publishes no accessibility page and nothing on terrain, accessible parking, accessible toilets, companion tickets, ASL or a quiet space
Confirm your specific needs with the organiser's access team before you travel.
Pricing
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