Choctaw Creek Park
Choctaw Creek Park, at 2001 N Harper Rd in Choctaw, Oklahoma, hosts the Oklahoma Highland Gathering, run by the nonprofit United Scottish Clans of Oklahoma since 1986. The festival brings highland games, massed pipes and drums, Celtic bands, blacksmithing, sheep herding and falconry, plus whisky tastings from the Lowlands, Speyside, Highlands, Islands and Islay. There's an interactive Children's Glen for families, and food trucks and Celtic vendors round out the day.
Before you go
- Official site
- mychoctaw.org
- Next festival here
- Oklahoma Highland Gathering, Oct 16 to 18, 2026
Worth knowing before you go
- Whisky tastings cover five regions: Lowlands, Speyside, Highlands, Islands and Islay.
- The Children's Glen is pitched as a family-friendly activity area.
- The organizing nonprofit has run more than 20 Scottish festivals since 1986.
Festivals here
Venue basics: Address: 2001 N Harper Rd, Choctaw OK · Highland games, pipes and drums · Whisky tastings, 5 Scotch regions.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- You want a Scottish highland festival with games, pipes and drums.
- You're keen to try whisky tastings from five different regions.
- You're bringing kids to the Children's Glen.
Think twice if
- You need confirmed accessibility or parking details first; the venue hasn't published them yet.
Getting there and parking
We don't yet have confirmed information about parking at Choctaw Creek Park. The venue's own pages are the place to check: mychoctaw.org.
Accessibility
We don't yet have confirmed information about accessibility at Choctaw Creek Park. The venue's own pages are the place to check: mychoctaw.org.
Camping
We don't yet have confirmed information about camping at Choctaw Creek Park. The venue's own pages are the place to check: mychoctaw.org.
Food, water and what you can bring
Festival-specific · Oklahoma Highland GatheringThe festival offers whisky tastings with single malt Scotch from the Lowlands, Speyside, Highlands, Islands and Islay, alongside local breweries and wineries.
Festival-specific · Oklahoma Highland GatheringFood trucks and Celtic-themed vendors are part of the festival, alongside local breweries and wineries.
Sound and sensory
Festival-specific · Oklahoma Highland GatheringThe festival's attractions include IHGF-sanctioned highland games, massed pipes and drums, Celtic bands, highland dancing, storytelling, weaving, blacksmithing, sheep herding, falconry and highland cattle.
Quick answers
Where is the Oklahoma Highland Gathering held?
At Choctaw Creek Park, 2001 N Harper Rd, Choctaw, OK 73020.
Who runs the Oklahoma Highland Gathering?
United Scottish Clans of Oklahoma, a 501(c)3 founded in 1986 to educate Oklahomans about Scottish heritage and culture. It has organized more than 20 Scottish festivals and other events since.
Is the Oklahoma Highland Gathering family-friendly?
Yes. There's an interactive Children's Glen, described by the organizers as perfect for families.
Can I taste whisky at the festival?
Yes. Tastings include single malt Scotch from the Lowlands, Speyside, Highlands, Islands and Islay.
What food is at the Oklahoma Highland Gathering?
Food trucks and Celtic-themed vendors, alongside local breweries and wineries.
What can I expect to see at the festival?
IHGF-sanctioned highland games, massed pipes and drums, Celtic bands, highland dancing, storytelling, weaving, blacksmithing, sheep herding, falconry and highland cattle.
Is Choctaw Creek Park wheelchair accessible?
We don't yet have confirmed information about accessibility at Choctaw Creek Park. The venue's own pages at mychoctaw.org are the place to check.
Is there parking at Choctaw Creek Park?
We don't yet have confirmed information about parking at Choctaw Creek Park. The venue's own pages at mychoctaw.org are the place to check.
A little history
United Scottish Clans of Oklahoma, a 501(c)3 founded in 1986 to educate Oklahomans about Scottish heritage and culture, runs the Oklahoma Highland Gathering and has organized more than 20 Scottish festivals and other events since.