Utah Scottish Festival & Highland Games
- Dates
- Jun 11 to 13, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Utah State Fairpark
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Sep 1, 2026
Utah Scottish Festival & Highland Games returns to Utah State Fairpark, Salt Lake City, UT, Jun 11 to 13, 2027. Froligo tracks ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Utah Scottish Festival & Highland Games are the flagship June gathering of the Utah Scottish Association, a volunteer nonprofit founded in 1976, staged across three days at the Utah State Fairpark in Salt Lake City. Heavy athletics, Highland dance, pipe bands, clan tents and live Celtic entertainment fill the weekend, celebrating Scottish heritage in the heart of Utah
Last time around
The 2026 Utah Scottish Festival & Highland Games ran June 12 to 14, 2026 at the Utah State Fairpark in Salt Lake City, with Highland athletes, Highland dancers, pipe bands and clan tents across three days, ahead of the 52nd Highland Games set for June 2027
The games
Heavy athletics
Heavy athletics are one of the festival's three pillars, with Highland athletes competing across the weekend at the Utah State Fairpark
Pipe bands & Highland dance
Pipe bands, bagpiping and Highland dancing run through the festival, alongside solo piping and drumming competitions
Clans & genealogy
Clan tents fill the fairpark, where members and visitors can connect with their clan and trace their Scottish heritage
Taking part
Beyond the competitions the festival offers live Celtic music and entertainment across three days, and the association runs year-round events such as a Robert Burns Supper and the St. Andrew's Ball
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
Nearest airport SLC.
How do I get to Utah Scottish Festival & Highland Games?
By train
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By bus
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Where
Venue
Utah State Fairpark
Pricing
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