West Virginia Wild and Wonderful Celtic Festival & Highland Games
- Dates
- Jun 18 to 19, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- 4-H Camp Pioneer
- Price
- $10 to $15
- Camping
- Available
- Last checked
- Sep 1, 2026
West Virginia Wild and Wonderful Celtic Festival & Highland Games returns to 4-H Camp Pioneer, Beverly, WV, Jun 18 to 19, 2027. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, camping, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The West Virginia Wild and Wonderful Celtic Festival & Highland Games bring the heart of the Highlands to Appalachia each June at 4-H Camp Pioneer in Beverly, hosted by a veteran-led nonprofit founded by the Ferguson family. MASA-hosted Highland Games run the caber toss, stones, hammers and sheaf toss alongside pipe and drum bands, a Clan Village, Irish and Highland dancers, a kilted 5K, Highland cattle and sheepdogs, live Celtic music, food and beer, with on-site camping to stay the whole weekend
What people love
Attendees call it one of the most fun festivals in the state and a genuinely family-friendly weekend, praising the live music and the Highland Games, with the caber toss and bagpipes echoing through the mountain valley
Last time around (2026)
The fourth annual festival ran June 19 to 20, 2026 at 4-H Camp Pioneer, opening Friday evening with live entertainment and continuing Saturday with the MASA Highland Games, dancers, bagpipers, a kilted 5K, Highland cattle and a Clan Village
The games
Heavy athletics
The Highland Games are hosted by MASA and feature the caber toss, Open and Braemar stones, weights for distance, Scottish hammers, sheaf toss and weight for height, alongside a strongman competition
Pipe bands & Highland dance
Pipe and drum bands play through the weekend, with the Pipes and Drums of Saint Andrew as the 2026 Honor Band, plus Irish and Highland dancers and Highland dance lessons
Clans & genealogy
A Clan Village gathers clans and societies, with Clan Gunn and Clan Ferguson among the honor clans, where visitors can learn about the history of the various clans
Taking part
The festival adds a kilted 5K run and walk, live Celtic music, Highland cattle, sheepdogs and Irish wolfhounds, a Celtic pet parade, a kids corner with face painting and a four-leaf clover hunt, storytellers and traditional Celtic food and beer
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
Nearest airport CKB.
How do I get to West Virginia Wild and Wonderful Celtic Festival & Highland Games?
By car
Most people drive to West Virginia Wild and Wonderful Celtic Festival & Highland Games. The nearest major airport is CKB, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
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By bus & public transit
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Taxi & rideshare
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🅿 Parking
On site parking available. Cost Free. Free parking on-site
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Where
Map shows the centre of Beverly. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
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