Tallahassee Highland Games
- Dates
- Feb 6 to 7, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Apalachee Regional Park
- Price
- $22 to $37
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Sep 1, 2026
Tallahassee Highland Games returns to Apalachee Regional Park, Tallahassee, FL, Feb 6 to 7, 2027. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Tallahassee Highland Games are Florida's Scottish and Celtic strength and heritage festival, held each February at Apalachee Regional Park in Tallahassee. Across two days the games bring caber toss, stone put and hammer throw, the U.S. National Caber Championship, bagpipes and Highland dancing, clan rows preserving family names and tartans, highland cattle, blacksmiths, falconry and a whisky tasting, and the 2026 edition drew more than 4,600 attendees
What people love
Regulars call it a blast and a lot of fun to watch, singling out the food, the music you can enjoy from a blanket on the grass, and the highland cattle, and many say they would go again. Some note there can be down time between events, and that the open February setting can bring strong sun, cold or rain, so attendees plan for the weather
Last time around (2026)
The 2026 games, the fourth of the current run, took place February 6 and 7 at Apalachee Regional Park and drew more than 4,600 attendees, 65 or more competitors and 21 registered clans, with Highland athletics, pipes, dancing, clan tents and highland cattle
The games
Heavy athletics
Heavy athletics include caber toss, stone put and hammer throw, and the games host the U.S. National Caber Championship and a Strongest Stone Lifter competition in partnership with the International Highland Games Federation
Pipe bands & Highland dance
Bagpipes and Highland dancing feature across two performance stages of Scottish and Celtic music and dance
Clans & genealogy
Clan rows and cultural tents fill the grounds, with 21 registered clans at the 2026 edition, plus an honored clan, featured clans and clan society registration
Taking part
Beyond the field, guests find highland cattle, blacksmith demonstrations, falconry, a whisky tasting experience and local Highland ale, with hands-on heritage activities for families
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
How do I get to Tallahassee Highland Games?
By car
Most people drive to Tallahassee 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
Rideshare pickup is outside baggage claim at Tallahassee International Airport. The park is roughly 15 to 20 miles across town, about a 30 to 40 minute drive
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.
🅿 Parking
On site parking available. The organizer describes the 160-acre park as providing facilities, parking and traffic flow for guests and vendors
🚙 Car hire
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On site parking is available; if you are hiring a car it is worth checking the cost and how early it fills.
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Where
Map shows the centre of Tallahassee. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
The venue has its own page with capacity, accessibility and parking.
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Tallahassee Highland Games?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Budget stays 1
Mid-range hotels 2
On Apalachee Parkway, about 8 miles from the park, a short drive along the same road
Check rates →About 7.4 miles from the park, an extended stay hotel with full kitchens in each suite
Check rates →Airbnb & private camping
Tallahassee has a modest but steady supply of Airbnb listings, with limited surge during this scale of weekend event compared to a university football weekend
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Accessibility & comfort
What the organiser or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
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Pricing
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