Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk
Dec
5
11:00 AM11:00

Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk

  • 221 King Street Alexandria, VA, 22314 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

54th Annual Scottish Christmas Walk Parade

Alexandria was founded in 1749 by Scottish merchants and was named after Scotsman John Alexander who owned the land that became Alexandria. Today, the city continues celebrating its heritage with the iconic Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade on Saturday, December 6. Dozens of Scottish clans dressed in colorful tartans parade through the streets of Old Town, joined by pipe and drum bands, as well as terriers and hounds, community groups and more.

The Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade started as a community event more than 50 years ago to highlight the city’s Scottish heritage and support the mission of the “Community Y”. The Campagna Center partnered with St. Andrew’s Society Washington, DC, Old Presbyterian Meeting House and the City of Alexandria to produce the parade and associated events led by Junior and Supporting Friends of the Campagna Center.  

In 2022, to preserve the historic signature event that is a source of civic pride and a key economic driver for the city’s small business and hospitality communities, Visit Alexandria took on the role of lead parade producer in partnership with the Campagna Center and the City of Alexandria.

Please get behind Trevor Paradis (literally) and represent Clan Buchanan, contact him with any queries or to provide support.

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North Alabama Scottish Festival and Highland Games
Mar
20
to Mar 21

North Alabama Scottish Festival and Highland Games

Previously known as Rocket City Games

  • Full Athletics competions

  • Clan village

  • Vendors

  • Entertainment

  • AND BUCHANAN’s!

This year (2027) the event is offering festival (heavy duty) tents. Given that in previous years we have had to tie down our own tents to our truck to keep them in place with the high winds, we are opting for festival tents.

Stacy and Todd always look forward to meeting new cousins and welcoming all cousins! Bring chairs and sit and enjoy friendship and fellowship!

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New York City Tartan Day Parade
Apr
10
11:00 AM11:00

New York City Tartan Day Parade

The annual NYC Tartan Day Parade brings together thousands of people from the United States, and Scotland by providing meaningful connections through the celebration of Scottish heritage and culture. The Parade plays an integral role in marking National Tartan Day (Saturday April 5), a day declared by the U.S. Senate in 1998 to officially recognize the “outstanding achievements and contributions made by Scottish Americans to the United States”.

Now in its 29th year the NYC Tartan Day Parade, which is free to all those who participate and represents the highlight of a week-long series of Scottish-themed festivities designated as “NYC Tartan Week,” includes over 3,000 bagpipers, Highland dancers, clan organizations, Scottish dog breeds, and more, proudly marching up Sixth Avenue amongst tens of thousands of spectators in person and online.

CLAN BUCHANAN:

11 am – Pre-Parade meet up and lunch
2pm – Step off from 6th Ave and 45th Street, Manhattan.
To “March” with Clan Buchanan you MUST dress with Clan Buchanan.

Join CBSI's North Atlantic Regional Director Michael Richardson and march with him and fellow wardens in NYC's Annual Tartan Day Parade. We'll gather for pre-parade lunch, pints and drams and walk en masse to the pre-determined pre-parade rally point. (on 45th street, just West of 6th Ave) This will be Michael's 5th year participating in this annual event and his fourth-year coordinating and acting as host, tour guide, restaurant critic and overall tour guide extraordinaire.

Michael will share details about pre-parade and post parade activities to those interested in attending and contacting him through CBSI or via email at richardsonma2@verizon.net

Rally

Pre parade activities @ Bryant Park

Tons of pre-parade activities behind the NYC Public Library, the park fronts to 6th Ave between 42nd St and 41st (Public restrooms available here)

The Perfect Pint

located at 135 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036; pre-parade CBSI gathering location (not their “other” location; they have two in the city) between 11:45 am and 12:01 pm

Parade rally point

Near the intersections of 6th Ave & W. 45th Street. Michael will update attendees with an exact location once the line of march is established by the Tartan Parade Committee. (Michael’s cell 610-930-3165)

There is NO charge to march or to attend the Parade; for those who have registered to march, The Parade starts at 2.00pm at West 45th Street and marches up 6th Avenue to 55th Street

Getting there

NYC’s MTA Subway trains B,D,F & M stop at Bryant Park 

NYC’s MTA Subway train N, Q, R & W stop at Time Square, located one block west of 6th Ave at Broadway & W. 40th St (Broadway runs diagonally through Manhattan. Further south of Time Square it is well east of 6th Ave and further north it is well west)

New Jersey PATH Train (from Jersey City and Hoboken) stops at 33rd & 6th Ave, adjacent to Greeley Square and one block from The Empire State Building (parking is cheaper in Hoboken then in NYC)

MTA subway

Adjacent attractions

The parade marches past the front of the  world-famous Radio City Music Hall, on 6th Ave between W 50th & W 51st Street

The Empire State Building is located on 5th Ave between W 32nd and W 33rd Streets. Tickets are required to visit the observation desk.  Budget $35.00 to $50.00 US per tix

Rockefeller Center is nearby, between W. 49th and W 50th and 5th and 6th Ave

St Patrick’s Cathedral is nearby on 5th Ave between E 50th & E 51st. If asked for a ticker to enter, tell them you want to enter so that you can “worship”.  IE; sit down and prayer or sit quietly and fake it! 

If you need recommendations on hotels or accommodation or New York in general, please email Michael directly: 4idive365@proton.me

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AUS - Geelong Highland Games
Oct
24
9:30 AM09:30

AUS - Geelong Highland Games

The Geelong Highland Games and Celtic Festival
is a little piece of Scotland right here in Geelong.

Clan Buchanan will be represented by Vicrorian regent, John Buchanan, please come along and represent!

As an added bonus: the Geelong committee have generously arranged a special DISCOUNT for Clan members and guests, providing $5 off admission.
Contact John (at the above email) for details!!!

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Tucson Celtic Festival and Scottish Highland Games
Oct
23
to Oct 25

Tucson Celtic Festival and Scottish Highland Games

  • Rillito Raceway Park (map)
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40th Annual Tucson Celtic Festival and Scottish Highland Games!

Workshops • Beer • Whiskey tasting • Celtic food • Vendors • Kids area • Jumping castles • Celtic dance • Pipers

Featuring the North American Mens Lightweight championship.

The Tucson Celtic Festival Association, (TCFA), is a non-profit organization run by volunteers, is dedicated to the preservation and celebration of the rich heritage of customs and traditions of all Celtic peoples (Scottish, Irish, Welsh and British) within our greater Tucson community by promoting Celtic Cultural awareness and appreciation of diversity. We have produced an annual Tucson Celtic Festival and Scottish Highland Games for over 30 years. The festival provides a gathering place for those interested in Celtic Culture where they may participate in and enjoy various Celtic arts, traditional dress, crafts, foods, vendors, music, dance, literature, language and athletics in the form of demonstrations, reenactments, performances and competitions.

Clan Buchanan will be represented by Michael “Buck” Buchanan, please contact him for support or with a querie.

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Scots on the Rocks
Oct
16
to Oct 18

Scots on the Rocks

  • Center Street Ballpark (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Celebrate the heritage and culture of Scotland, Ireland, England and Wales, just as it's been done for centuries... with lots of great music, dancing, athletics and good fun, food, drink, and great friends. 

Enjoy musical performances all day long, massed bagpipe bands, unique Celtic merchants and eateries, Scottish clans, heritage and cultural booths, highland athletics and much more. 

Stop by the dance stage for Irish and Scottish performances, cheer on your favorites in the Highland dance or bagpipe and drumming competitions, and watch the amazing strength of the athletes. 

It is sure to be fun for the entire family, surrounded by the beautiful red rocks of Southern Utah. 

Clan Buchanan will be represented by Michael "Buck" Buchanan, please contact Buck for more details

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Stone Mountain Highland Games
Oct
16
to Oct 18

Stone Mountain Highland Games

  • Stone Mountain Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

54th Stone Mountain
Highland Games and Scottish Festival

October 16, 17 & 18, 2026

For over 50 years, Scotland has been coming to Georgia with the Stone Mountain Highland Games and Scottish Festival!

Friday night: Brigadoon at the Hilton

Saturday & Sunday: impressive mix of sights and sounds of a Scottish Highland Games.

One of the premier Scottish festival in the US, Stone Mountain will be featuring colorful pipe bands, Scottish Athletics, Piping and Drumming competitions, Highland dancers competing before judges of worldwide renown, Country Dancing, Scottish Harping and Fiddling.

Scottish foods and drink, clan tents and vendors selling lovely goods imported from the British Isles, and Celtic performers are also a part of this traditional gathering.

Clan Buchanan will be represented by Beth Howell and Kenneth Ramsey at the Clan Buchanan Tent at location C-59 in the Clan Village.

If you can assist (with setup or attendance), please contact regional director Jeff Money.

Don your tartans if you have them and come join us. No tartan? That's OK too! EVERYONE can be Scottish for this special weekend celebration.

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AUS – Brisbane Celtic Festival
Oct
11
9:00 AM09:00

AUS – Brisbane Celtic Festival

Brisbane Celtic Festival
Celtic Nations Monument, Moorlands Park, Auchenflower
Held annually in October!

 The Brisbane Celtic Festival is back! 100% Free!

The perfect opportunity to celebrate the Celtic Nations: Ireland, Isle of Man, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, Brittany, Asturias, and Galicia.

  • Irish Music & Highland Dancing: Feel the rhythm and energy of live Irish music and the mesmerising movements of Highland dancers.

  • Kids Celtic Games: Little ones can immerse themselves in the fun with a variety of fun games & a kids cabre toss!

  • Scottish Country Dancing Performance: Enjoy a captivating performance of Scottish country dancing that will have you entranced by its grace and liveliness!

  • Tartan Clothing & Kilts: Make sure to wear your tartan, kilts and Celtic attire to add a touch of authenticity and flair to the festivities!

Clan Buchanan will be tentatively represented by Suzie and Trev, so please mark it in your calendar.

100% Free!

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100% Free! 〰️

Don't miss this extraordinary celebration of Celtic culture, bringing together the best of music, dance, and tradition. Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable day at the Brisbane Celtic Festival! 

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AUS — Canberra Highland Gathering
Oct
10
9:00 AM09:00

AUS — Canberra Highland Gathering

The modern Highland Gathering or Highland Games is a day full of events and activities. It is a mix of Scottish sporting and heavy events (eg caber tossing), Scottish music including pipe bands and massed pipes and drums displays, highland dancing, food and produce stalls, community stalls and, perhaps above all, great community spirit built off a base of Scottish culture.  Highland Gatherings are a fete, a fair, a market and music festival combine into one. 

A Family Event

The highland gathering is a fun family event, with something for everyone. We've got a dedicated kids area with a range of activities we're sure everyone will enjoy. If you are a gathering veteran or you are looking for something new, we look forwarding to seeing you in October.

More than just bagpipes

Can't get that excited about the skirl of the bagpipes? Don't worry the Gathering has so much more to offer including Kids Activities, Displays, Stalls and Lots of Food

Ceilidh - A Party that's a wee bit Scottish

This year thanks to the support of the Canberra Burns Club the ceilidh will be a free event featuring local band Cassidy’s Ceili. The Ceilidh will be held at the Canberra Burns Club, Kett Street Kambah with doors opening at 7:00pm

Clan Buchanan will be represented by Clan Herald Malcolm Buchanan, please contact him with any queries and/or to lend a hand.

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Scotland Connecticut Highland Festival & Games
Oct
10
9:00 AM09:00

Scotland Connecticut Highland Festival & Games

The 37th. annual Scotland Connecticut Highland Festival & Games

The Scotland Connecticut games is a smaller scale, family friendly festival featuring heavy athletics, music and vendors.

Held on on Saturday October 10th, this festival supports many local businesses as well as offering Scholarships.

Experience harp demonstrations and competitions through out the day in the Harp Tent over by the food trucks.

Clan Buchanan will be convened by David Gilman. Please visit us at the Clan Buchanan tent in the clan village. 

If you are available to help out at our tent for short periods during the weekend it would be highly appreciated.

Contact David for more information and to support him

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Seaside Highland Games
Oct
10
to Oct 11

Seaside Highland Games

  • Ventura County Fairgrounds (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Celtic Festival with music, food & drink, athletics, bagpiping, Scottish dancing; fun for the family

Southern California's Seaside Highland Games is the premier Scottish festival on the Pacific Coast and will launch its 19th outing in October, 2023. Staged on the Ventura County Fairgrounds in coastal Ventura, California, the venue is transformed into a virtual Scottish village of this or any age. Set on the Pacific shores, the festival is fortunate to enjoy the ocean breezes virtually every year and October is the optimal time to enjoy the time between summer and fall!

Clan Buchanan will be represented by Craig and Dannette Mathias,
please contact them to support or for any details

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Radford Highlanders Festival
Oct
10
8:00 AM08:00

Radford Highlanders Festival

The Radford Highlanders Festival has grown into one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Virginia region.

The festival attracts an estimated crowd of 10,000 people. Whether a family’s background is of Scots-Irish origin or of other descent, the day always brings with it an air of excitement and anticipation. There is no place more beautiful than Southwest Virginia in autumn and the Blue Ridge Mountains provide a beautiful back-drop for the fall festival.

Radford Highlanders Festival brings in several musical acts for your listening pleasure, celtic sporting competitions, Clan representation, Vendors and Cultural homage.

Clan Buchanan will be represented by Christopher Green, please contact him for more details and come along to the games to support Clan Buchanan

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AUS - Armadale Highland Gathering and Perth Kilt Run
Oct
4
8:30 AM08:30

AUS - Armadale Highland Gathering and Perth Kilt Run

Celebrate all things Scottish at the largest Highland Gathering event held in Western Australia! You don’t need to be Scottish to take part in this annual tradition, so gather your family and friends to enjoy the visual spectacle of kilts, bagpipes and a medieval fair.

The morning begins with the fun and quirky charity Perth Kilt Run, the only fun run in Australia that’s done in a kilt! Purchase your very own kilt when you register for the 2.5km Classic or the 5km Warrior. It’s a fun run with a difference and you’re guaranteed to have a good time whilst also raising much needed funds for charity. 

Perth Kilt Run

2.5km Classic – This is flat with permanent pram/wheelchair ramp access to pathways. Two laps of the route are required to complete the 2.5km.

5km Warrior – This has an incline on Church Avenue and a couple of areas require a step up to access the pathways. Two laps of the route are required to complete the 5km.

The City provides a fantastic opportunity to own your own kilt by purchasing one when you register.

Part proceeds received from the Perth Kilt Run registrations are donated to three charities.

Armadale Highland Gathering

  • Pipe Band Competitions

  • Food Court

  • Highland Dancing

  • Live entertainment

  • Armadale Atlas Stones

  • Hillman Imp Cars

  • Traditions and Ceremonies

  • Medieval Fair

  • Free Children’s Activities

  • Loch Mess Monster Upcycle Challenge

  • Clan Village and Stallholders

  • Heavy Events

  • Meet and Greet Scottish Dogs

  • Scottish inspired tavern

  • Highland Cattle

Clan Buchanan will be represented by Hever Watt, please contact her for support or more details, and represent Clan Buchanan!

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AUS — Warwick Celtic Fest
Oct
3
to Oct 4

AUS — Warwick Celtic Fest

  • Warwick, Queensland, Australia (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

An annual Celtic Festival featuring Highland Strong Man Games, Irish + Highland Dancing, Pipe Bands, Markets, Massed Highland Bands, Traditional Ale & Whisky Tasting, Steam Train, Pipe Band Comps, Meeting of the Clans, Fire Display, Lost Trades & much more!

Clan Buchanan will be tentatively represented by Suzie and Trev, so please mark it in your calendar.

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Aztec Highland Games and Celtic Festival
Oct
3
to Oct 4

Aztec Highland Games and Celtic Festival

Highland Games / Celtic Music & Dance / Clans & Vendors

Everyone is encouraged to enter the Heavy Athletic Competition, but you must wear a kilt to compete!

From (bag) pipe and drum bands to Celtic rock, our festival features a variety of music rooted in Celtic traditions.  Our three stages have music and dance performances throughout the weekend. 

Attendees can learn about clans and even research the origins of their own surnames and family.

Clan Buchanan will be represented by Michael "Buck" Buchanan; please contact him for support or with a query 

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Prescott Highland Games and Celtic Faire
Sep
26
to Sep 27

Prescott Highland Games and Celtic Faire

  • Loch Watson Lake Park Road Prescott, AZ, 86301 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Prescott Highland Games is an annual 2-day event that celebrates the Scottish culture, heritage and teachings. This year marks our 19th annual Prescott Highland Games & Celtic Faire The event features all things Scottish-Bagpipes, Heavy Athletics, Celtic Dance, Drumming, Scotch Tasting, Vendors, Historical Demonstrations, Musical Guests, Axe Throwing, Children’s Events and so much there is something for everyone to enjoy!

Not Scottish? Not a problem, everyone is a little Scottish at the Prescott Highland Games & Celtic Faire! Come join the fun!

Free Parking is Available at Loch Watson

Clan Buchanan will be represented by Michael "Buck" Buchanan; please email him for support or with a query.

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Colorado Highland Games
Sep
26
to Sep 27

Colorado Highland Games

  • Denver Polo Club grounds (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

  • Live Music

  • Highland Dance

  • Piping & Drumming

  • Scottish Athletics

  • RenScot Demonstrations

  • Special Events & Cooking Demonstrations

  • Whisky Seminar

  • Thistle Club VIP

Schedule here

A brilliant two-day event

Clan Buchanan will be represented by Matthew Buchanan, please contact him to support him or with any enquiries.

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AUS — Bonnie Wingham Scottish Festival
Sep
26
8:00 AM08:00

AUS — Bonnie Wingham Scottish Festival

  • Central Park, Wingham, NSW, Australia (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Buchanan’s represent!

Wingham is a small township 20min drive west of Taree on the beautiful mid-north coast of New South Wales. It is situated on the banks of the Manning River and represents the furthest navigational point of the river.

Wingham has had a long history of Scottish influence, beginning with the settling of Scottish immigrants in the early 1800s.

They arrived with very few possessions and struggled to establish a way of life in a sometimes hostile environment, surviving the pneumonic influenza pandemic of 1918-19, severe floods and devastating droughts.

They helped make the townships of Wingham, Mt George, Tinonee and Gloucester what they are today. Many descendants of these early settlers still reside in the district and are very proud of their Scottish heritage.

The 16th Scottish Festival celebrates the lives and culture of these early Australians and welcomes people of all nationalities to join with us.

Each year the number of participating clans increases. The enthusiasm is still here!

Clan Buchanan will be represented by Clan Herald Malcolm Buchanan, please contact him with any queries and/or to lend a hand.

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Celtic Fest, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Sep
25
to Sep 27

Celtic Fest, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

  • 305 Conestoga Street Bethlehem, PA, 18018 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The most accessible “Free to attend” event on CBSI's calendar

The 39th Annual Celtic Classic is presented by Celtic Cultural Alliance, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the Celtic heritage through education, musical presentations, and traditional competitions in athletics, piping and dance.

Five stages of continuous entertainment featuring international, national and regional artists.

  • The Celtic Classic Invitational Pipe Band Competition

  • US National Highland Athletic Championships

  • The “Showing of the Tartan” Parade (parade route)
    Kicks off at 11:30

  • Haggis Competition

  • Entertainment

  • Celtic Songwriting Contest

  • Annual Celtic Classic Fiddle Competition

  • A diverse marketplace of Celtic merchandise and collectibles

  • Cultural Children’s Activity Area

The Celtic Classic Hours are:

  • Friday – 4:30 pm to 10:00 pm

  • Saturday – 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

  • Sunday – 10:00 am – 7:00 pm

More info at www.celticfest.org

Clan Buchanan will be supported by Michael Richardson, please contact him with any queries or to lend a hand… Don’t forget to ask him about his New York City Tartan Day experience!

Thinking about traveling to Celtic Fest in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania? 

Here is some travel info to aid your planning;

ABE – Allentown, Pa USA International Airport - 11 minutes / 5.7 miles by car (± $20 UBER)

EWR – Newark, NJ USA International Airport - 1 hour 16 minutes / 86 miles by car (± $150 UBER)

PHL – Philadelphia, PA USA International Airport - 1 hour 22 minutes / 66.5 miles by car (± $120 on UBER)

JFK  - John F. Kennedy International Airport, NY USA - 2 hours /108 miles by car (± $390 on UBER)

Train Service from NYC to Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station (center city)  https://www.amtrak.com/ 1 Hour 10 Minutes (± $50 to $90 each way)

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Niagara Celtic
Sep
19
to Sep 20

Niagara Celtic

  • Niagara County Fairgrounds (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

25th Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival & Highland Games

The Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival & Highland Games was formed in Autumn of 2001. The two day event draws about 12,000 guests and participants to Niagara County, and has become an important tradition for locals and visitors alike. 

Located less than an hour from both Buffalo and Rochester, NY, guests are immersed in the traditions and pageantry of Ireland, Scotland, Wales and all things Celtic! If you haven't attended before, join us and celebrate Celtic culture in an amazingly memorable way.

Living History

  • The 13th Realm are re-enactors who recreate European 13th century

  • Come see just a few of the wonderful cars displayed by the WNY BCC.

  • Buffalo Fenians Gaelic Athletic Association

  • High Striker Game "Step right up and test your strength!"

  • Spangler Forge is a true blacksmith shop

  • The Wishing Tree – visitors add wishes (or prayers) as offerings to saints, deities or wee folk

Clan Village

Incorporating the Clan MacFarlane Annual Members Meeting!

Celtic College

Celebrating history and heritage of the Celts is a priority for the Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival. The Celtic College hosts a series of cultural classes and lectures designed to educate and enlighten you. Here's your chance to learn first-hand about bagpipes, Celtic poetry, genealogy and more- new topics every year.

Animals

Niagara Celtic hosts a wonderful array of demonstrations and hands-on experience with a variety of animals, including breeds direct from the British Isles.

  • Agility Dream Dogs

  • Shenandoah Acres Petting Farm

Clan Buchanan will be represented by Michael Richardson; meet him for a pint and a dram at the CBSI tent and on the sidelines to cheer for members of the clan that will be competing in the games.  Please contact him with any queries or to lend a hand…

For all the details: www.niagaraceltic.com

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Oklahoma Scotfest
Sep
19
to Sep 20

Oklahoma Scotfest

After 46 years of bringing Scottish and Celtic heritage to Oklahoma, Scotfest presents its final celebration. Join us for one last gathering of pipes, pageantry, athletics, and heritage.

EXPLORE FAMILY EXPERIENCE

Perfect for Families
Discover Your Heritage

"Best family day out in Oklahoma!"

Trace your Scottish roots at 40+ clan tents, let kids compete in miniature Highland games, and immerse in authentic cultural experiences. Safe, educational, and unforgettable for all ages.

40+ Scottish Clans · Genealogy Research

Kids Highland Games · Safe & Supervised

Free for Kids 12 & Under

EXPLORE SPORTS EXPERIENCE

Watch Elite Athletes Compete

"$1,500 in prize money—more than the World Championship!"

Witness the raw power of Highland Heavy Athletics, the precision of championship piping, and the spectacle of armored combat. This is world-class competition you can't see anywhere else.

2 World Championships · Elite Athletes

National Pipeband Championship

Armored Medieval Combat · Full Contact

SCOTFEST AFTER DARK

Scotfest After Dark nightlife party atmosphere

Party Until 11PM 🍺

"Oklahoma's BEST Celtic party weekend!"

Live Celtic rock bands, craft beer flowing, premium whisky tastings, and an electric party atmosphere you won't find anywhere else in Oklahoma. This is your Oktoberfest with bagpipes.

3 Music Stages · Celtic Rock Until 11PM

Craft Beer Garden • Scottish Imports • Premium Whisky Tastings

Clan Buchanan will be represented by Kathy and Mike Rusk. Please swing by and say hello and join the greatest Scottish event in Tulsa. And reach out to them if you’d like to get involved.

Ticking infomation, go to https://www.okscotfest.com/pricing-value

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Fresno Highland Gathering & Games
Sep
19
8:00 AM08:00

Fresno Highland Gathering & Games

The 49th Fresno Scottish Gathering and Games will be held on Saturday, 9/19 from 8 am.

The Fresno Highland Gathering and Games is a one-day event located in the beautiful and tree lined Kearney Park. Kearney Park located just minutes from downtown Fresno. This quaint park venue allows you to get up close to the various events of the day including the Parade of Clans, heavy athletics, and Celtic dancing. There are numerous clans in attendance and several on-site vendors and food service providers.

The gathering is at Kearney Park in Fresno, California. Clan Buchanan will be present sharing our clan's proud history and raising awareness regarding Scottish heritage.

Clan Buchanan will be represented by Jill Sippel, please contact her with any queries or support. If you are available on Friday, 9/19 please let her know as we can always use help with set up.

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New Hampshire Highland Games
Sep
18
to Sep 20

New Hampshire Highland Games

  • Loon Mountain Resort, New Hampshire (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Get your Scot on!

The NH Highland Games & Festival is one of the largest and most diverse Highland Games held in North America. This celebration of Scottish Heritage will be held from September 18-20, 2026 at Loon Mountain Resort in the White Mountains of New Hampshire at the beginning of fall foliage season in New England.

The Festival will be more intimate this year, but you will find your favorite features including:

  • The Joyous Sound of Pipes & Drums

  • Athletic Feats of Strength & Endurance

  • Fantastic Celtic Bands like Albannach

  • Sheep Dog Trials

  • Agile Highland Dancers

  • Whisky Tastings

  • Friends in Clan Village

  • Vendors with Scottish Gear

  • Try It Classes

There’s something for everyone from Scottish music, dance, food, and fun to heavy athletics, sheep dog trials, and crowd-favorite, massed bands. Try-It classes all day long in street curling, stone lifting, and more. Sign up for a seminar and explore topics ranging from Scottish cooking to genealogy. Fun for all ages with special kids programming and opportunities to shop in Vendor Village.

Clan Buchanan will be represented by David Gilman, Northeast Regional Director. Please stop by and say Hi. If you are interested in representing the Clan at events or assisting please feel free to reach out to me.

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Middle Tennessee Highland Games
Sep
12
to Sep 13

Middle Tennessee Highland Games

Where families come together every year to learn, appreciate, preserve and celebrate Scottish and Celtic traditions for charitable, educational, social, and athletic purposes.

Live Celtic Bands • Athletic Events • Bagpipe Competition • Scottish Artisans and Food • Scotch Tastings • Kids Activities +More

ATHLETICS: Middle Tennessee Highland Games and Celtic Festival provides the chance for amateur athletes to compete in all the traditional Heavy Scottish Athletic events, to the thrill of a large crowd of fans. Men over 40 compete in the Masters Class and men under 40 compete in the Men’s Class. We also have a Women’s Amateur Class and a Women’s Masters Class. Awards are presented in all classes for the top 3 scores. Festival attendees can watch the competitions throughout the entire day on the Main Field. Athletic Registration will be available in February 2023.

SCOTTISH FAMILIES: Kinship groups give a sense of shared identity and descent. In modern times these families have an official structure recognized by the Court of the Lord Lyon, which regulates Scottish heraldry and coats of arms. 

Clan Buchanan will be represented by Jen Brooks, please contact her with any queries or to lend a hand!

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Kalamazoo Scottish Festival and Games
Sep
12
9:00 AM09:00

Kalamazoo Scottish Festival and Games

Free!

Free!

Free!

Scottish Festival

Free! Free! Free! Scottish Festival

Experience the full fare of Fun, Highland Athletics, Music, Piping, Dancing, Cultural Exhibitions and Educational talks…

Bring a chair and an umbrella and sit and watch some Highland Games Athletics. Visit us at the Clan Buchanan tent and enjoy Scottish music.

Most importantly it is Free to park, and Free to enter.

Clan Buchanan will be represented by Kyle Buchanan “I am looking forward to seeing new and old members of Clan Buchanan at Kindleberger Park”. Please contact him with any queries or to lend a hand!

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Flathead Celtic Festival
Sep
11
to Sep 12

Flathead Celtic Festival

  • Centennial Farm, Kalispell, Montana (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Annual Flathead Celtic Festival!

FREE ADMISSION

The Flathead Celtic Festival is an organization dedicated to promoting, preserving, and exposing our community to Celtic culture for the educational benefit of the people in this region and its visitors.

We provide education by providing locals and visitors to music, dance, history, ancestry, language, food, crafts, and traditional athletic events in public venues as well as utilizing the corporation’s website to provide facts, statistics, and other related data on Celtic Nations.

www.flatheadcelticfestival.com

Clan Buchanan hope to be represented by Brendan Gibson, please contact him for any queries or support.

After much connecting, we are likely to have a larger number of Buchanans visiting and gathering at this festival in particular from across Montana. Come on by and let's make it a record turnout!

COMPETING!

PLUS, Brendan and a few other Buchanans will be competing in the athletics!

Come on by and cheer on your fellow clansmen as they throw their weight in the games!

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Long’s Peak Scottish festival
Sep
11
to Sep 13

Long’s Peak Scottish festival

  • Estes Park Fairground and Event Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Incredible Entertainment over 3 fun-filled days

The Scottish athletics, Highland Dance, Strongman Competition, Solo and Pipe Band Competitions, Folk Music are a portion of the festival features thrilling demonstrations of light armor jousting. Also a note is the caber-throwing competition as a part of the Scottish Athletic competition.

Sample Celtic music and dance over the course of the three-day festival. You'll see and hear distinct variations of art forms that have had a huge influence on American culture.

Clan Buchanan

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Clan Buchanan will be represented by Matthew Buchanan, please contact him to support him or with any enquiries.

  • Weapon demonstrations – learn the highlander

  • Variety of Buchanan and Buchanan Septs tartan on display and for sale

  • Scotch tastings

  • A library of books to help with clan and tartan search, plus maps and printed info

  • Knowledge in the clan and celtic hospitality

And our parades are Loud and Proud – yelling our name and war cries as loud and as many times as possible. 

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Pleasanton Scottish Highland Gathering and Game
Sep
5
to Sep 6

Pleasanton Scottish Highland Gathering and Game

  • Alameda County Fairgrounds (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The 160th Scottish Highland Gathering and Games are at the Alameda County Fairgrounds on Labor Day Weekend 2024. 

Established in 1866, the Scottish Highland Gathering and Games at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton is California's longest running Scottish Games featuring the very best of Scottish competitions.

This year's Games hosts the Women's World and the U.S. Men's & Women's Heavy Athletics Championships, as well as Highland Dancing, Piping and Drumming, and Soccer competitions, and a fun Kilted Mile race.

Live entertainment features Scottish Country Dancing, harpists and fiddlers, Scottish folk singers, Celtic Rock bands, pipe & military bands, and the spectacular sight and sounds of the Massed Bands.

Plus, you can sample the delights of traditional Scottish foods and drinks - including Whisky Tasting!

Clan Buchanan will be represented by Jill Sippel, please contact her with any queries or support. If you are available on Friday, 9/19 please let her know as we can always use help with set up.

Tent and display setup will be on Friday at 1 PM. We need help with setup, staffing the tent, greeting visitors, and recruiting new members during the two-day event. We could also use help with breakdown of the tent and displays after the games conclude.

Come join us in the Buchanan tent as we come together to celebrate our Buchanan heritage and Scottish History while having fun meeting new people and recruiting new members. Hope to see you there!

Alameda Fairgrounds also has their own year-round RV parking right across from the games, still within the same fairgrounds footprint. 

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Wisconsin Highland Games
Sep
4
to Sep 6

Wisconsin Highland Games

  • Waukesha expo center, Waukesha, Wisconsin (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Friday
Opening ceremony (5pm) and a ceilidh.

Saturday
from 10 am to 5 pm, and music from 5 pm until 10 pm.

Clan parade at midday

Sunday
from 10 am to 9 pm

Church service in the morning

Clan parade at midday

Featuring The Stockyard Kilty Band from Chicago (who wear Buchanan modern), many Highland sports, food, music and exhibits.

Free Parking in the Waukesha Expo Center lot.

Clan Buchanan is being represented by Erin Buchanan-Darnick, please email her with any questions, or to lend a hand!
ebuchanan.darnick@hotmail.com

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Canmore Highland Games, Canada
Sep
4
to Sep 6

Canmore Highland Games, Canada

  • Centennial Park, Canmore (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

It seems especially fitting to have a Highland Games in Canmore, as one of the first Highland Games known was organized by King Malcolm III Canmore (1058-1093). Held at a fairly flat meadowland (the Brae O’Mar) along the River Dee, this sporting event was used for a royal contest to find the swiftest and strongest man in the kingdom with the necessary stamina to carry Malcolm’s messages across the land.

Certain aspects of the games are so well known as to have become emblematic of Scotland, such as the bagpipes, the kilt, and the heavy sports, especially the caber toss. While centered on competitions in piping and drumming, dancing, and Scottish heavy athletics, the games also include entertainment and exhibits related to other aspects of Scottish and Celtic culture.

Your Convener Paul McCormack will be hosting the Clan Buchanan tent at Canmore Highland Games. Contact Paul to support him.  See you at the Clan Buchanan Society International Tent in Canmore, Alberta as we wrap up 2026 Highland events!

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Quechee Scottish Games
Aug
29
9:00 AM09:00

Quechee Scottish Games

  • 45 Deweys Mills Rd Hartford, VT United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A funfilled day of competitions, clans, vendors, food and entertainment!

Quechee Scottish Games and Festival has been going for 45 years in various forms. It didn't always have competitions but over the years they were added to make this a full scale Highland Games. Clans circle the main field where one can watch Highland Dancers and the Band contest. Sheepdogs and Athletics are in an adjoining area with vendors and entertainment alongside.

Event Highlights

Solo Piping, Highland Dancing,  Pipe Bands, Clan Societies, Scottish Vendors, Scottish Food, Sheep Dogs, Scottish Athletics, Historic Highlanders, Entertainers, Beer Tent and more!

Clan Buchanan will be represented by Scott Fifield, please contact Scott to support or enquire

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Flagstaff Gathering of the Clans, Canada
Aug
22
10:00 AM10:00

Flagstaff Gathering of the Clans, Canada

Our 7th Annual GOTCHF will be August 22, 2026

The Gathering of the Clans Highland Festival (GOTCHF, pronounced like 'gotcha' but with an 'F' sound added on at the end) is a public event hosted in Sedgewick, Alberta. 

It's a day full of highland festivities, such as Heavy Events, highland dancing, a petting zoo, artisan and food vendors, and more. The day concludes with a pig-roast supper and a Ceilidh (dance) (pronounced kay-lee) performed by the band Cabot's Crossing. 

The Flagstaff Scottish Club is located within Flagstaff County, Alberta. We are proud of our Scottish heritage and aim to keep our culture thriving across the world. We welcome any and all citizens of our community to our events, regardless of their heritage.

Head two hours east of Edmonton & join us for for a wonderful day: It will be a long day, but fabulous one!

Clan Buchanan will be represented by Paul McCormack. Contact Paul to support or enquire

It will be a glorious, event filled day.

Pop in for a visit, and a chat.

Last year our tent was full of visitors merrily chatting with us, and each other all day. Never a dull moment! A grand time will be had by all.

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