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Celtic Festivals USA
While we aim to keep the list as up to date as possible, event information can change at short notice, so we always recommend that you confirm information with the event organisers.
Confirm details with event organizers. Please contact emmetttransceltic@gmail.com with updates.
Alabama
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North Alabama Scottish Festival & Highland Games
- When: Discontinued
- Where: Sharon Johnson Park, New Market, Alabama
- Website: www.tennesseevalleyscottishsociety.org
- Sponsored by the Tennessee Valley Scottish Society (see index of Celtic Societies)
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South East Alabama Highland Games & Scottish Festival
- When: September 2024
- Where: Culpepper Field, Daleville, Alabama
- Website: https://www.asgf.org/games-by-state/detail/1/1/southeast-alabama-highlan...
- Sponsored by the Twisted Kilt Society (see index of Celtic Societies)
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Alaska
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Alaskan Scottish Highland Games
- When: June 2024
- Where: Alaskan State Fairgrounds, Palmer
- Website: http://www.alaskascottish.org/highland-games
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Celtic Spring Festival
- When: May 2024
- Where: Anchorage Semiors Activity Center
- Website: https://www.akcelts.org/springfest.html
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Galway Days Irish Festival
- When: August 2024
- Where: Town Square Park, Anchorage
- Website: https://www.irishalaska.org/galway-days.html
Arizona
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Arizona Highland Celtic Festival
- When: July 2024
- Where: Flagstaff, Arizona
- Website: www.nachs.info/festival.shtml
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Phoenix Scottish Games
- When: March 2024
- Where: Steele Indian School Park, Phoenix
- Website: www.arizonascots.com
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Tucson Celtic Festival & Highland Games
- When: November 2024
- Where: Rillo Raceway Park, Tuscon
- Website: www.tucsoncelticfestival.org
California
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Seaside Highland Games
- When: October 2024
- Where: Ventura County FairGrounds
- Website: www.seaside-games.com
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The Big Irish Fair & MusicFest
- When: June 2024
- Where: Rainbow Lagoon Park, Long Beach
- Website: www.irishfair.org
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Woodland Celtic Games & Festival
- When: April 2024
- Where: Yolo County Farigrounds, Woodland, Ca.
- Website: http://woodlandcelticgames.org/
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Crossroads Irish American Festival
- When: March 2024 - See website for details - Muliple Venues
- Where: Multiple venues in and around San Francisco, California
- Website: www.irishamericancrossroads.org
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Sonora Celtic Faire
- When: June 2024
- When: Mother Lode Fairgrounds, Sonora
- Website: www.sonoracelticfaire.com
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Dixon Scottish Games & Gathering
- When: July 2024
- When: Dixon May Fairgrounds
- Website: www.scotsindixon.org
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Monterey Scottish Games & Celtic Festival
- When: July 2024
- Where: Monterey County FairGrounds, 2004 Fairground Road, Monterey, Ca, 93940
- Website: www.montereyscotgames.com
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San Diego Scottish HighLand Games & Gathering of Clans
- When: June 2024
- Where: Brengle Terrace Park & MoonLight Amphitheatre, Vista City, Ca
- Website: www.sdhighlandgames.org
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Scottish Gathering & Games - The Caledonian Club of San Francisco
- When: Labor Day Weekend
- Where: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasonton/Dublin Station, BART
- Website: www.thescottishgames.com
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Scottish Gathering & Games
- When: April 2024
- Where: Kern County Fairgrounds, Bakersfield
- Website: http://www.kernscot.org/highland-games.html
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Tartan Day Scottish Faire
- When: April 2024
- Where: Ardenwood Historical Farm, Fremont
- Website: http://www.kernscot.org/highland-games.html
- Sposored by the East Bay Scottish Association (see index of Celtic Societies)
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KVMR Celtic Festival and Market Place
- When: September 2024
- Where: Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley
- Website: kvmrcelticfestival.org
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Get Shamrocked Irish Music Festival
- When: Pending Permanent Cancellation
- Where: Murrieta Town Square Park, Murrieta
- Website:http://www.getshamrocked.com/
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Colorado
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Colorado Scottish Festival and Rocky Mountain Highland Games
- When: August 2024
- Where: Edgewater, Colorado
- Website: www.scottishgames.org
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Colorado Irish Festival
- When: Discontinued
- Where: Clement Park, Colorado
- Website: www.coloradoirishfestival.org
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Rocky Mountain Irish Gathering
- When: August 2024
- Where: Fort Collins, Colorado
- Website: https://rockymountainirishgathering.com/
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Long's Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival
- When: September 2024
- Where: Estes Park, Colorado
- Website: www.scotfest.com
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Elizabeth Celtic Festival
- When: Always 3rd Full weekend in July
- Where: Casy Jones Park, Elizabeth, Colorado
- Website: http://www.elizabethcelticfest.org/
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Pikes Peak Celtic Festival
- When: June 2024
- Where: Western Museum of Mining & Industry, Colorado Springs
- Website: pikespeakcelticfestival.com
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Colorado Tartan Day
- When: April 2024
- Where: Longmont
- Website: http://www.coloradotartanday.com/
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Durango Celtic Festival
- When: Pending Permanent Cancellation
- Website: http://www.durangocelticfestival.com/
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Cortez Celtic Fair
- When: June 2024
- Where: Parque de Vida, Cortez
- Website: https://www.cortezcelticfair.com/
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Grand Valley Scottish Games & Celtic Festival
- When: May 2024
- Where: Mesa County Fairgrounds, Grand Junction
- Website: https://www.r2sports.com/tourney/home.asp?TID=30605
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Spanish Peaks International Celtic Music Festival
- When: September 4 2023
- Where: Multiple Venues, Huerfano County (3 hours south of Denver)
- Website: http://celticmusicfest.com/
Connecticut
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Fairfield County Irish Festival
- When: Pending Permanent Cancellation
- Where: Fairfield University, Connecticut
- Website: www.irishfestival.org
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Round Hill Highland Games
- When: Pending Permanent Cancellation
- Where: Lime Rock Park, Salisbury, Connecticut
- Website: www.roundhill.org
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Milford Irish Festival
- When: September 2024
- Where: Fowler Field, Milford
- Website: www.milfordirish.org
- Sposored by the Irish Heritage Society of Milford (see Transceltic Index of Celtic Societies)
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The Pipers Gathering
- When: August 2024
- Where: Wisdom House, litchfield
- Website: https://www.pipersgathering.org/
- Sposored by The Pipers Gathering, Inc.
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Connecticut Irish Festival
- When: October 2024
- Where: North Haven Fairgrounds
- Website: ctirishfestival.com
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Greater Danbury Irish Festival
- When: September 2024
- Where: Sand Pit Road, Danbury
- Website:https://danburyirishfestival.org/
Delaware
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The Scottish Games Association of Delaware Colonial Highland Gathering
- When: May 2024
- Where: Fair Hill Race Track, Fair Hill, Maryland
- Website: www.fairhillscottishgames.org
Florida
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Ormond Beach Celtic Festival
- When: April 2024
- Where: Ormond Beach, Florida USA
- Website: ormondbeachcelticfestival.com
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Irish Fest on Flagler
- When: Pending Permanent Cancellation
- Where: West Palm Beach, Florida
- Website: www.irishflorida.org
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Saint Augustine Celtic Music and Heritage Festival
- When: March 2024
- Where: Francis Field, 14 Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, Florida 32084
- Website: www.celticstaugustine.com
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Central Florida Scottish Highland Games
- When: January 2024
- Where: Central Winds Park, Highway 434, Winter Springs
- Website: www.flascot.com
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Sarasota Highland Games and Celtic Festival
- When: February 2024
- Where: 3000 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota
- Website: www.sarasotahighlandgames.com
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NorthEast Florida Scottish Games & Festival
- When: February 2024
- Where: Clay County Fairgrounds, Green Cove Springs, Florida
- Website: www.neflgames.com
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Cape Coral Irish American Festival
- When: March 2024
- Where: German Club Festival Grounds, Cape Coral
- Website: www.capecoralirishamericanclub.org/#!annual-festival
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Dunedin Celtic Music & Beer Festival
- When: November 2024
- Where: Highlander Park, Dunedin
- Website: dunedincelticmusicfestival.com
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Dunedin Highland Games
- When: April 2024
- Where: Highlander Park, Dunedin
- Website: dunedinhighlandgames.com
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Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival
- When: January 2024
- Where: Centenniel Park, Fort Meyers
- Website: http://www.celticheritageproductions.com/caloosahatchee.htm
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Florida Keys Celtic Festival
- When: January 2024
- Where: Marathon Community Park in Marathon, Florida
- Website: www.celticheritageproductions.com/keys.htm
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Celtic Family Jamboree
- When: February 2024
- Where: The Rustic Sertoma Youth Ranch, Brooksville, Fla.
- Website: www.celticheritageproductions.com/fj.htm
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Lakewood Ranch Irish Celtic Festival
- When: March 2024
- Where: Greenbrook Adventure Park, Myakka City
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/lakewood-ranch-adventure-park/irish-celtic-festival/1999047176999837/
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South East Florida Highland Games
- When: March 2024
- Where: Plantation Heritage Park, Plantation (Fort Lauderdal Area)
- Website: www.sassf.org/events/festival/festival.html
Georgia
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Savannah Irish Festival
- When: March 2024
- Where: Savannah, Georgia
- Website: www.savannahirish.org
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Savannah Scottish Games - Celtic Gathering
- When: May 2024
- Where: Bethesda Academy, Savannah
- Website: www.savannahscottishgames.com
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Stone Mountain Highland Games & Scottish Festival
- When: October 2024
- Where: Sone Mountain, Georgia
- Website: www.smhg.org
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Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games
- When: June 2024
- Where: Meeks Park, Blairsville
- Website: http://blairsvillescottishfestival.com/
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Irish Fest Atlanta
- When: 2nd weekend in November
- Where: DoubleTree Hotel - Atlanta Dunwoody Perimeter
- Website: http://www.irishfestatlanta.org/
Idaho
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Malad Valley Welsh Festival
- When: Last Friday and Saturday in June
- Where: Malad, Idaho, USA
- Website: www.welshfestival.com
Indiana
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Indianapolis Scottish Highland Games & Festival
- When: September 2024
- Where: German Park, Meridian Street, Indianapolis
- Website: www.indyscotgamesandfest.com
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Columbus Scottish Festival
- When: September 2024
- Where: Bartholomew County Fairgrounds, Columbus
- Website: www.scottishfestival.org
Iowa
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Celtic Festival and Highland Games - Quad Cities
- When: September 2024
- Where: Centenniel Park - Davenport River Front, Davenport, Iowa
- Website: www.celtichighlandgames.org
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Iowa Irish Fest
- When: August 2024
- Where: Waterloo, Iowa
- Website: www.iowairishfest.com
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Irish Hooley Musical Festival of Dubuque
- When: 4th Weekend in August
- Where: Dubuque, Iowa
- Website: www.irishhooley.org
Illinois
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Will County Celtic Fest
- When: june 8, 2024
- Where: Joliet, Illinois
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/Will-County-Celtic-Fest-166140760233383/
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Irish American Heritage Center Irish Fest
- When: Pending Cancellation
- Where: Irish American Center, Chicago
- Website: irishfestchicago.com
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Manhattan Irish Festival
- When: March 2024
- Where: Manhattan, Illinois
- Website: www.manhattanirishfest.com
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Irish Festival Gaelic Park
- When: Memorial Day Weekend
- Where: Chicago, Illinois
- Website: www.chicagogaelicpark.org
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Annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games
- When: June 2024
- Where: Hamilton Lakes, Itasca, Illinois
- Webite: www.chicagoscots.org
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Erin Feis Peoria
- When: August 2024
- Where: Peoria Riverfront
- Webite: www.erinfeispeoria.com
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Saint Louis Scottish Games
- When: September 2024
- Where: Spirit Airport West Drive, Chesterfield
- Website: www.stlouis-scottishgames.com
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Long Grove Irish Days
- When: Labor Day Weekend
- Where: Long Grove Fountain Square, Robert Parker Coffin Road
- Website: http://longgrove.org/festivals/irish-days/
Kansas
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Kansas City Irish Fest
- When: Labor Day Weekend
- Where: Crown Center, Kansas City
- Website: https://kcirishfest.com/
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Wichita Highland Games and Celtic Festival
- When: April 2024
- Where: Sedgwick County Park, Wichita
- Website: http://www.wichitahighlandgames.com
Kentucky
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Louisville Irish Fest - Wearin' of the Green
- When: Feb/March 2024
- Where: Bellarmine's Frazier Hall & Baxter & Broadway
- Website: www.louisvilleirish.com
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Berea Celtic Festival
- When: August 2024
- Where: Multiple Venues, Berea
- Website: http://www.berea-celtic.com/
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Louisville Irish Fest
- When: Pending Permanent Cancellation
- Where: Bellarmine University, Louisville
- Website: www.louisvilleirishfest.com
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Glasgow Highland Games
- When: June 2024
- Where: Glasgow, Kentucky
- Website: www.glasgowhighlandgames.com
Louisiana
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Irish Fest New Orleans
- When: September 2024
- Where: Irish House, 1432 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans
- Website: www.celticfestneworleans.com
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Northeast Louisiana Celtic Fest
- When: 1st Saturday in October
- Where: Kiroli Park, West Monroe
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/NELACelticFest/
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Celtic Bayou Festival
- When: March 2024
- Where: Warehouse 555, Lafayette
- Website: http://www.celticbayoufest.com/
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Louisiana Highland Games & Celtic Festival
- When: March 2024
- Where: Lamar-Dixon Expo Center, Gonzales
- Website: http://lahgandcf.com/
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Scottish Tartan Festival
- When: April 2024
- Where: Scotland Farms, Minden, La.
- Website: http://scottishsociety.wixsite.com/tartan-festival
Maine
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Annual Maine Celtic Celebration
- When: September 2024
- Website: http://www.mainecelticcelebration.com/
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Bangor Celtic Crossroads
- When: September 2024
- Where: Multiple Venues, Bangor
- Website: https://bangorceltic.org/
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Old Orchard Beach Scottish Festival
- When: June 2024
- Where: Memorial Park & 1st Avenue, Orchard Beach
- Website: http://nhssa.org/oob-scottish-festival/
Maryland
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Mid Maryland Celtic Festival
- When: 2nd Saturday in May
- Where: Mt. Airy Volunteer Fire Company Activity Grounds, 1003 Twin Arch Rd, Mt Airy
- Website: www.sasmm.com
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Fair Hill Scottish Games
- When: May 2024
- Where: Fair Hill Race Track, Fair Hill, Maryland
- Website: www.fairhillscottishgames.org
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Havre de Grace Winter Celtic Festival
- When: Janury 2024
- Where: Multiple Venues - Havre de Grace
- Website: https://hdgburnsgathering.org/
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Maryland Irish Festival
- When: November 2024
- Where: Maryland State Fairgrounds
- Website: http://irishfestival.com.s141542.gridserver.com/?page_id=15
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Southern Maryland Celtic Festival
- When: Last Saturday in April
- Where: Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, St. Leonard, Maryland, 20685.
- Website: www.cssm.org/festival
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Annapolis Irish Festival
- When: July 2024
- Where: Crownsville, Maryland
- Website: www.annapolisirishfestival.com
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Garrett County Celtic Festival
- When: June 2024
- Where: Friendsville Community Park, Friendsville
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Website: http://gccelticfestival.com/
Massachusetts
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Boston Celtic Music Fest
- When: January 2024
- Where: Club Passim, 47 Palmer Street, Harvard Square. The Atrium, 50 Church Street and First Parish Church corner of Mass Avenue and Church Street, Harvard Square in Cambridge
- Website: http://www.passim.org/BCMFest
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Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival
- When: July 2024
- Where: Look Park, 300 North Main Street, Florence, Massachusetts, 01062 (Near Northhampton)
- Website: www.glasgowlands.org
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Boston Irish Festival
- When: June
- Where: Irish Cultural Centre, Canton
- Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/icc-irish-festival-saturday-june-4th-and-su...
Michigan
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Michigan Irish Music Festival
- When: September
- Where: Heritage Landing, Muskegon
- Website: www.michiganirish.org
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Alma Highland Festival
- When: May
- Where: Alma, Michigan
- Website: www.almahighlandfestival.com
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Oakland County Irish Fest
- When: September
- Where: 12 Mile Road at Wakefield/Tyler, Berkley
- Website: https://downtownberkley.com/county-oakland-irish-fest/
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Irish Fest Kalamazoo
- When: June
- Where: Old Dog Tavern, Downtown Kalamazoo
- Website: www.kalamazooirish.org
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Saint Andrew's Society of Detroit - Highland Games
- When: August
- Where: GreenMead Historical Park, Livonia, Michigan
- Website: www.highlandgames.com
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Saline Celic Festival
- When: July
- Where: MillPond Park, Saline
- Website: www.salineceltic.org
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Sparta Celtic Festival
- When: August
- Where: Spart Village - Rogers Park
- Website: http://www.spartacelticfest.org/
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Clare Irish Festival
- When: Permanently Cancelled
- Where: McEwan Street & Multiple Venues in Clare, Michigan
- Website: https://www.claremichigan.com/irish-festival/
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Annual Motor City Irish Fest
- When: June
- Where: Grennmead Historical Park, Livonia
- Website: http://motorcityirishfest.com/
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Celtic Weekend in Boyne City
- When: Permanaently Cancelled
- Where: Boyne River Inn, Boyne City
- Website: https://celticweekendmichigan2019.wordpress.com/
Mississippi
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Celtic Fest Mississippi
- When: 2nd Weekend in October
- Where: LakeShore Drive, Brandon
- Website: http://celticfestms.org/wp/
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Celtic Music Festival and Scottish Highland Games
- When: November
- Where: Harrison County Fairgrounds, Gulfport
- Website: http://www.mshighlandsandislands.org/
Minnesota
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Irish Fair of Minnesota
- When: August
- Where: Harriet Island (across the river from St Paul)
- Website: www.irishfair.com
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Minnesota Irish Music Weekend
- When: June
- Where: Celtic Junction Arts Center, St. Paul
- Website: http://www.centerforirishmusic.org/events/mim/
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Minnesota Scottish Fair & Highland Games
- When: July
- Where: Faithful Shepard School, Egan, Minnesota
- Website: mnscottishfair.org
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Missouri
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Southwest Missouri Celtic Heritage Festival & Highland Games
- When: September
- Where: Old City Park, Buffalo
- Website: http://www.swmocelticfestival.com/
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Kansas City Irish Fest
- When: Labor Day Weekend
- Where: Crown Centre, Kansas City
- Website: www.kcirishfest.com
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St Louis Tionol
- When: April
- Where: Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington Road, St. Louis
- Website: www.tionol.org
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Kansas City Scottish Highland Games and Celtic Festival
- When: Permannetly Discontinued
- Where: E.H. Young Park, Riverside
- Website: www.kcscottishgames.org
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Missouri River Irish Fest
- When: May
- Where: Riverside Park, St. Charles
- Website: http://www.moriveririshfest.com/
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Weston Irish Fest
- When: October
- Where: O'Malleys Pub & Courtyard, Weston
- Website: http://www.westonirish.com/irish_content01.html
Montana
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An Ri Ra Montana Irish Festival
- When: August
- Where: Original Mine Yard, Butte
- Website: www.mtgaelic.org
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Celtic Festival Missoula
- When: Permanaenty Discontinued
- Website: www.celticfestivalmissoula.com
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Kilt of the Falls Celtic Festival
- When: Discontinued
- Where: Scottish Rite Grounds, Great Falls
- Website:http://www.kiltothefalls.com/festival-information/
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Bitterroot Celtic Games and Gathering
- When: August
- Where: Daly Mansion, Hamilton
- Website: http://www.bcgg.org/
Nebraska
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Greeley Irish Festival
- When: September
- Where: Greeley, Nebraska
- Website: http://www.greeleyirishfestival.com/
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Scotts Bluff Celtic Gathering
- When: June
- Where: Five Rocks Ampitheater, Gering
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/ScottsBluffCelticGathering/
Nevada
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Northern Nevada Celtic Celebration
- When: May
- Where: Bartley Regional Park, Reno
- Website: http://www.renoceltic.org/
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Las Vegas Highland Games
- When: April
- Where: Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, Las Vegas
- Website: http://www.lasvegascelticsociety.org/
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Halfway To St. Paddy's Day Vegas
- When: September
- Where: Craig Ranch Regional Park, North Las Vegas
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Website: www.
culturalconcertsandevents.com
New Hampshire
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New Hampshire Highland Games & Festival
- When: September
- Where: Loon Mountain, Lincoln, New Hampshire
- Website: www.nhscot.org
New Jersey
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New Jersey Irish Festival
- When: June
- Where: MonMouth Park RaceTrack, Oceanport Avenue, Oceanport, NJ, 07757
- Website: http://www.njirishfestival.com/
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Irish Festival at the New Jersey Shore
- Sponsored by The Ancient Order of Hibernians
- When: June
- Where: Monmouth Park Race Track, Ocenport
- Website: http://www.njaoh.com/divisions/monmouth-2/
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Bergen County Irish Festival
- Sponsored by The Council of Irish Associations of Greater Bergen County
- When: September
- Where: Overpeck County Park, Ridgefield Park
- Website: http://www.bergencountyirish.org/#!bergen-county-irish-festival/ci6v
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Irish Fall Festival
- When: September 2024- This is a major event with attendance at 200,000
- Where: North Wildwood/Anglesea, New Jersey
- Website: http://cmcaoh.com/
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Jersey Shore Drumming & Piping Classic
- When: July
- Where: Christ Episcopal Church, Toms River
- Website: http://www.jerseyshorecelticfestival.com/
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Kilt Fest NJ Highland Games
- When: October
- Where: Liberty Lakes Park, Bordentown
- Website: http://www.kiltfestnj.com
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North West Jersey Celtic Festival
- When: September, Sunday after Labor Day
- Where: Sussex County Fairgrounds, Augusta
- Website: http://www.iaanwj.com/feis.html
New Mexico
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Aztec Highland Games
- When: October
- Where: Riverside Park, Aztec, NM
- Website:https://www.aztechighlandgames.com/
New York
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Irish 2000 Music & Arts Festival
- When: September
- Where: Saratoga County Fairgrounds, Ballston Spa, New York, 12020
- Website: www.irish2000fest.com
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Hudson Valley Irish Fest
- When: September (Normally 3rd Saturday in September)
- Where: Peekskill Riverfront Green Park, Peekskill
- Website: www.hudsonvalleyirishfest.com/
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East Durham Irish Festival
- When: May
- Where: East Durham, NY
- Website:www.eastdurhamirishfestival.com/festival/schedule/
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Annual Catskill Irish Arts Week
- When: July
- Where: East Durham, NY
- Website: http://catskillsirishartsweek.com/
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Rockland County Feis and Field Games
- When: June
- Where: Masonic Park, 89 estern Highway, Tappan, 10983
- Website: www.rocklandcountyfeis.com
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Finger Lakes Celtic Festival
- When: 3rd Saturday in May
- Where: 4925 Collett Road, Shortsville, NY, 14548
- Website: http://www.flceltic.org/
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Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival & Highland Games
- When: September
- Where: Naiagara County Fairgrounds, Lockport
- Website: www.niagaraceltic.com
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South Buffalo Irish Festival
- When: September
- Where: Cazenovia Park Casino, Buffalo
- Website: https://southbuffaloirishfestival.org/
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Rockaway Beach/Breezy Point Irish Festival
- When: June
- Where: Rockaway
- Website: http://irishfest21.com/fest/
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Annual Great American Irish Festival
- When: September
- Where: Utica Area, Herkimer County Fairgrounds
- Website: http://greatamericanirishfest.com/
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Ithaca Celtic Festival
- When: Cancelled
- Where: Stewart Park, Ithaca
- Website: http://www.ithacacelticfestival.com/
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Scots Day at Fort Ticonderoga
- When: June
- Where: Fort Ticonderoga, New York
- Website: www.fortticonderoga.org
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Buffalo Irish Festival
- When: September
- Where: Downtown Buffalo
- Website: www.buffaloirish.com/irishfestival.htm
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Allegany County Celtic Festival
- When: June 2023
- Where: South Street, Belmont
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/AlleganyCountyCeltic/
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North Country Goes Green Irish Festival
- When: March
- Where: Watertown
- Website: www.ncirishfest.com/index.html
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Central New York Scottish Games & Celtic Festival
- When: Annually on 2nd weekend in August
- Where: Long Branch Park, Onondoga County
- Website: http://www.cnyscottishgames.org/CNY_Scottish_Games/Welcome.html
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Long Island Scottish Festival and Highland Games
- When: August
- Where: Old Westbury Gardens, Old Westbury, LI, NY
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Website: http://www.liscots.org/festival_and_games.htm
North Carolina
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The Swannanoa Gathering Celtic Week
- When: July - August - Check web site - Multiple Events and Venues
- Where: Diana Wartham Theatre, Asheville Art and Education Centre, Asheville, North Carolina
- Website: www.swangathering.com
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Robert Burns Celebration
- When: January
- Where: Country Club of Asheville
- Website: https://www.ashevillesistercities.org/burns/
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Grandfather Mountain Highland Games
- When: July
- Where: MacRae Meadows on Grandfather Mountain, Near Linville, North Carolina
- Website: www.gmhg.org
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Taste of Scotland and Celtic Festival
- When: June
- Where: Multiple Venues, Franklin
- Website: http://www.tasteofscotlandfestival.org/
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Latta Celtic Festival
- When: March
- Where: Huntersville, NC
- Website: https://outlandernorthcarolina.com/event/latta-celtic-festival-huntersvi...
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Badin Celtic Festival & Highland Games
- When: May
- Where: Badin, NC
- Website: Pending
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Scotland County Highway Games
- When: First Weekend of October
- Where: Laurinburg, NC
- Website: www.schgnc.org
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Loch Norman Rural Hill Scottish Festival & Highland Games
- When: April
- Where: Rural Hill, Huntersville
- Website: http://www.ruralhillscottishfestivals.net
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Cape Fear Highland Games
- When: September
- Where:3400 Randall Parkway, Wilmington
- Website: http://www.capefearhighlandgames.com/
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Carolina Caledonian Fest
- When: Discontinued
- Where: Lu Mil Vineyard, Dublin/Elizabethtown, NC
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Website: http://www.caledonianfest.com/
Ohio
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Celtic Festival, Dayton
- When: July
- Where: RiverScape MetroPark, Dayton Ohio, USA
- Website: http://www.daytoncelticfestival.com/
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Riverfront Irish Festival
- When: June
- Where: Falls River Square, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
- Website: http://www.riverfrontirishfest.com/
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Ohio Celtic Festival
- When: June
- Where:Renaissance Festival Grounds, Harveysburg
- Website: http://www.ohiocelticintfest.com/
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Dublin Ohio Irish Festival
- When: July/August
- Where: Dublin Ohio
- Website: www.dublinirishfestival.org
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Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival
- When: June
- Where: Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in Berea, Ohio
- Website: www.clevelandirish.org
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Ohio Scottish Games & Festival of Celtic Arts
- When: June
- Where: Lorain County Fairgrounds in Wellington, Ohio
- Website: www.ohioscottishgames.com
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Celtic Beltane Festival
- When: Annually on May 1st
- re: Columbia Woods Park, Norton, Ohio
- Website: www.scottishamericansociety.org
Oklahoma
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Iron Thistle Scottish Heritage Festival and Highland Games
- When: September
- Where: Mollie Spencer Farm, Yukon
- Website: http://www.unitedscotsok.com/
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Scotfest Oklalahoma Scottish and Irish Festival
- When: September
- Where: Broken Arrow Event Complex, Broken Arrow
- Website: http://www.okscotfest.com/
Oregon
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Scottish Highland Games
- When: September
- Where: Linn County Fairgrounds, Albany
- Website:https://www.facebook.com/events/timber-linn-park/albany-scottish-festival-highland-games/3688575747827011/
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Elk Mountain Highland Games
- When: September
- Where: Evans Creek Road, Rogue River
- Website:http://www.elkmountaingames.com/
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Eugene Scottish Festival
- When: May
- Where: Peace Presbyterian Church, 3060 River Road, Eugene
- Website: www.eugenescottishfestival.com
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Samhain Celtic New Year Celebration
- When: October
- Where: Willamette Heritage Center, Willamette
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Website: https://celticfestival.info/
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Athena Caledonian Games
- When: July
- Where: Athena, Oregon
- Website: http://athenacaledoniangames.org/
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McMinnville Scottish Festival
- When: October
- Where: Linfield College
- Sponsors:Celtic Heritage Alliance
- Website: http://macscottishfestival.businesscatalyst.com/index.html
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Pennsylvania
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Ligonier Highland Games
- When: September
- Where: Idlewild Park, Ligonier
- Website: http://www.ligonierhighlandgames.org/
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Kilt Fest Pa. Highland Games
- When: June
- Where: Trifecta Sporting Club, Bristol Rd, Trevose - Feasterville, Pa
- Website: https://www.kiltfestusa.com/?fbclid=IwAR2q2pdRCdjxT_V2ZgjBF6n_7PBlJfLo1lDxn2b5SJAt6TAhDONUjfijzJw
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Erie Irish Festival
- When: September
- Where: 130 East 4th Street, Erie
- Website: http://erieirishfestival.com/new/
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Covenanter Scottish Festival and Highland Games
- When: September
- Where: 1199 Valley Road, Quarreyville
- Website: https://www.covenanterscottishfestival.com/
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Dills Celtic Festival
- When: April
- Where: Baltimore Sreet, Dillsburg
- Website: https://dillscelticfest.com/
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Celtic Classic Highland Games and Festival
- When: September
- Where: Multiple Venues, Bethlehem, PA
- Website: www.celticfest.org
- Sponsored by the Celtic Cultural Alliance
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Celtic Fling & Highland Games
- When: June
- Where: Mount Hope Estate & Winery, Mannheim, Pennsylvania
- Website: www.parenfaire.com
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Pittsburgh Irish Festival
- When: September
- Where: The Lots at Sandcastle, Homestead
- Website: www.pghirishfest.org
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Penn-Mar Irish Festival
- When: Held Annually on the 3rd Saturday in June
- Where: Markets at Shrewsbury, Glen Rock
- Website: http://pennmaririshfestival.com
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Shawnee Celtic Festival
- When: September
- Where: Shawnee Ski Resort, East Stroudsburg
- Website: http://www.shawneemt.com/s_celticfestival.html
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Celtic Craic Music Fest
- When: Discontinued
- Where: Mechanicsburg Club Picnic Grounds
- Website: http://celticcraicmusicfest.com/
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Rose and Shamrock Festival
- When: February
- Where: Downtown Lancaster
- Website: https://www.roseandshamrock.org/
- Sponsor: Lancaster County Celtic Arts Foundation
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Philadelphia Fleadh
- When: Second Saturday in May
- Where: Pa. National Guard Armory, Southhampton Rd/Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia
- Website: https://www.phillyfleadh.com/
- Sponsor: Philadelphia Irish Fest
Rhode Island
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Rhode Island Scottish Highland Festival
- When: Permanently Cancelled
- Where: Washington County Fairgrounds, Richmond
- Website: www.riscot.org
South Carolina
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Greenville Scottish Games
- When: May
- Where: Furman University, Greenville, South Carolina
- Website: www.gallabrae.com
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Tartan Day South Highland Games & Celtic Festival
- When: March/April
- Where: Cayce, South Carolina
- Website: http://tartandaysouth.com/
South Dakota
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NorthEastern South Dakota Celtic Faire & Highland Games
- When: 3rd Saturday of September
- Where: Aberdeen, SD
- Website: https://nesdcelticfaire.com/
Tennessee
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Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival and Games
- When: May
- Where: Maryville College, Maryville
- Website: http://smokymountaingames.org/about/
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West Tennessee Annual Celtic Fest
- When: October
- Where: West Tennesse Delta Heritage Center, Brownsville
- Website: http://www.celticsocietyofwtn.org/cswtpg4.html
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Dandridge Scots-Irish Festival
- When: September
- Where: Dandrige, Tennesse
- Website: http://www.scots-irish.org/
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Upper East Tennessee Celtic Festival & Games
- When: September
- Where: Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park, Elizabethton
- Website: https://uetcs.org/
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Country Sumner Irish Festival
- When: March
- Where: Bledsoe's Fort Historical Park, Castalian Springs
- Website: https://www.tnvacation.com/events/castalian-springs-2019-county-sumner-i...
Texas
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Salado Scottish Gathering of the Clans and Highland Games
- When: 2nd Weekend in November
- Where: Pace Park, Salado
- Website: http://www.saladoscottishfestival.com/
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San Antonio Highland Games and Celtic Music Festival
- When: April
- Where: Helotes Fairgrounds, 12210 Leslie Road, Helotes
- Website: www.sahga.org
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Sherman Celtic Festival & Highland Games
- When: March
- Where: Opposite Midway Mall, Sherman
- Website:https://www.shermancelticfest.com/
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North Texas Irish Festival
- When: March
- Where: Fair Park, Dallas, Texas
- Website: www.ntif.org
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Austin Celtic Festival
- When: November
- Where: Fiesta Gardens on LadyBird Lake, Austin
- Website: www.austincelticfestival.com
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Houston Highland Games
- When: September
- Where: Humble Civic Center & Arena, Houston
- Website: www.houstonhighlandgames.com
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Texas Scottish Festival and Highland Games
- When: May
- Where: Maverick Stadium, UTA Campus, Arlington Texas
- Website: http://www.texasscottishfestival.com/
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Kerr County Celtic Festival - Highland Games & Dance Competition
- When: October
- Where: Hill County Arts Foundation, Ingram
- Website: http://www.kerrcountyceltic.com/
Utah
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Annual Payson Scottish Festival and Highland Games
- When: Annually on the 2nd Friday and Saturday in July
- Where: Payson, Utah
- Website: http://www.paysonscottishfestival.org/
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Scottish Festival and Highland Games
- When: June
- Where: Utah State Fair Park
- Website: http://utahscots.org/
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Moab Celtic Festival - Scots on the Rocks
- When: September 2023
- Where: Old Spanish Trail Arena, Moab
- Website:http://www.scotsontherocksmoab.com/
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Redstone Highland Games & Festival
- When: October
- Where: SandTown Park, St. George
- Website:https://www.redstonehighlandgames.com/
Vermont
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Burlington Irish Heritage Festival
- When: The Week of St. Patricks Day
- Where: Multiple Venues, Burlington
- Website: http://burlingtonirishheritage.org/
Virginia
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The Central Virginia Celtic Festival and Highland Games
- When: October
- Where: Richmond Raceway Complex
- Website: www.vacelticfestival.com/
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The Irish Festival
- When: March
- Where: Church Hill District, Richmond
- Website: www.churchhillirishfestival.com
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Radford Highlanders Festival
- When: Annually on the 2nd Weekend in October
- Where: Bisset Park, Radford
- Website: http://www.radford.edu/content/festival/home.html
Washington
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Hood Canal Highland Celtic Festival
- When: Discontinued
- Where: Belfair State Park, Belfair
- Website: n/a
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Tacoma Highland Games
- When: June
- Where: Frontier Park, Graham
- Website: http://www.tacomagames.org/
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Prosser Scottish Fest and Highland Games
- When: June
- Where: Port of Benton Wine & Food Park
- Website: http://prosserscottishfest.org/
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Galway Bay Celtic Music Feis
- When: October
- Where: Multiple Venues
- Website: http://www.galwaybayirishpub.com/irishmusicfestival
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Bellingham Scottish Highland Games
- When: Annually on the 1st weekend in June
- Where: Hovander Homeland Park, Ferndale
- Website: www.bellinghamhighland.org
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Seattle Kells St Patrick Irish Festival
- When: St. Patricks Day Weekend
- Where: Kells Irish Restaurant and Pub, Pike Place Market
- Website: www.kellsirish.com
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Skagit Valley Highland Games & Celtic Festival
- When: 2nd Full Weekend in July
- Where: Mt. Vernon, Washington
- Website: https://celticarts.org/events/highland-games-home/
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Pacific NorthWest Highland Games and Clan Gathering
- When: July
- Where: Enumclaw, Washington
- Website: http://www.sshga.org/
- Sposored by Seattle Scottish Highland Games Association
West Virginia
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Pipers Weekend - Upper Potomac Music Weekends
- When: January
- Where: Sheperd University Student Center, Sheperdstown
- Website: http://upperpotomacmusic.info/
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Irish Spring Festival
- When: March
- Where: Ireland, West Virginia
- Website: http://www.angelfire.com/wv/irishspringfestival/
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Celtic Calling Gathering
- When: March
- Where: Charleston, WV
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/161506744596301/
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Scottish and Celtic Heritage Festival
- When: April
- Where: Parkersburg City Park Pavillion, Parkersburg
- Website: https://sites.google.com/site/scottishcelticheritagefestival/
Wisconsin
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Milwaukee Irish Festival
- When: August
- Where: The Henry W. Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee
- Website: www.irishfest.com
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Midwest Cornish Festival
- When: September
- Where: Mineral Point
- Website: https://www.cornishfest.org/
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Irish Fest La Crosse
- When: August
- Where: SouthSide Fest Grounds, La Crosse
- Website: http://www.irishfestlacrosse.org/
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Irish Fest of the Fox Cities
- When: September
- Where: Jones Park, Appleton
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/IrishFestofFoxCities/?
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Milwaukee Scottish Fest and Highland Games
- When: June
- Where: Hart Park, Wauwatosa
- Website: www.milwaukeescottishfest.com
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The Wisconsin Highland Games
- When: Labor Day Weekend
- Where: Waukesha Expo Center
- Website: http://www.wisconsinscottish.org/
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Wisconsin Irish Fest in the Barn
- When: May
- Where: Sugarland Barn, Mazomanie
- Website:https://www.madgael.com/events
Wyoming
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Cheyenne Celtic Music & Arts Festival
- When: June
- Where: Cheyenne Lions Park
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/CelticFestival/
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Ceili at the Roundhouse Celtic Festival
- When: March
- Where: Roundhouse and Railyards, Evanston
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/EvanstonCF/
