St. Andrew's Society of Detroit Highland Games
- Dates
- Aug 6 to 7, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Greenmead Historical Park
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Sep 1, 2026
St. Andrew's Society of Detroit Highland Games returns to Greenmead Historical Park, Livonia, MI, Aug 6 to 7, 2027. Froligo tracks ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The St. Andrew's Society of Detroit Highland Games are a Michigan tradition dating to 1849, staged the first weekend of August at Greenmead Historical Park in Livonia and billed as the longest continuously running Highland Games in North America. The day brings together world-class athletes in heavy athletics such as the caber toss, a pipe band competition, Highland dance, a Parade of Clans, a genealogy tent, a Celtic marketplace, Scottish food and whisky tastings, opened the night before by a Friday Cèilidh
Last time around
The most recent edition, the 177th, was held Saturday, August 1, 2026 at Greenmead Historical Park, preceded by a Cèilidh on Friday, July 31, with heavy athletics, a pipe band competition, Highland dance and the Parade of Clans
The games
Heavy athletics
The games feature a heavy athletic competition alongside world-class athletes, with events rooted in the traditional Highland tests of strength such as the caber toss and hammer throw
Pipe bands & Highland dance
A pipe band competition and a Highland dance competition run through the day, with stirring pipes and drums a central part of the program
Clans & genealogy
A Parade of Clans features clans from across the USA, and a Community of Clans and a Genealogy Tent help visitors research their surname and family tree
Taking part
Beyond the competitions the day offers continuous entertainment from national and regional artists, a diverse Celtic marketplace, Scottish and other food vendors, a Wee Bairns area for children, and whisky tastings in the Alexander Blue House
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
Nearest airport DTW.
How do I get to St. Andrew's Society of Detroit Highland Games?
By train
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By bus
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🅿 Parking
On site parking available. A state-issued disability parking permit is required to use the on-site accessible parking area, reached via the Newburgh Road entrance
🚙 Car hire
Where
Exact location not mapped yet.
Venue
Greenmead Historical Park
Pricing
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