Springfield Area Highland Games and Celtic Festival
- Dates
- Oct 17, 2026
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Sangamon County Fairgrounds
- Price
- $15 to $20
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Sep 1, 2026
Springfield Area Highland Games and Celtic Festival returns to Sangamon County Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL, Oct 17, 2026. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Springfield Area Highland Games and Celtic Festival is central Illinois' home for the Highland Games, hosted each October by the St. Andrew's Society of Central Illinois at the Sangamon County Fairgrounds near Springfield. The day brings Ancient Athletics, Highland dance and bagpipes together with a Clan Row, heritage and Gaelic lessons, a British Car Show, a Celtic Kitchen and a whisky tasting
Last time around
The 2025 Springfield Area Highland Games and Celtic Festival ran Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 8:00 am to 6:30 pm at the Sangamon County Fairgrounds in New Berlin, offering the society's Ancient Athletics, Scottish music and dance, and Celtic culture
The games
Heavy athletics
Ancient Athletics are a core part of the games, run by the society's own athletics unit, with athlete registration handled online
Pipe bands & Highland dance
The event features Highland dance, bagpipes and the society's Pipes and Drums unit
Clans & genealogy
A Clan Row hosts clan tents, alongside heritage, history, genealogy and Gaelic lessons
Taking part
The day also includes a British Car Show, a Celtic Kitchen of Scottish food and drink, a whisky tasting, live entertainment and shopping
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
Nearest airport SPI.
How do I get to Springfield Area Highland Games and Celtic Festival?
By train
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By bus
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🚙 Car hire
Where
Exact location not mapped yet.
Venue
Sangamon County Fairgrounds
Pricing
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