Tucson Celtic Festival and Scottish Highland Games
Nov
1
to Nov 3

Tucson Celtic Festival and Scottish Highland Games

39th 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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Salado Scottish Gathering and Highland Games
Nov
14
to Nov 15

Salado Scottish Gathering and Highland Games

  • Thomas Arnold Elementary School (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

COME CELEBRATE ALL THINGS SCOTTISH!

Join us November 14 – 16 for the 63rd Scottish gathering and highland games!  Filled with the skirl of the bagpipes and the wearing of the tartan!

New Venue

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  • Bagpipes and Drums!

  • Highland Dancers!

  • Scottish Athletics!

  • Men in Kilts!

  • Colorful Clan Tents!

  • Shopping, food and fun!

  • Clan Village … the largest gathering of Scottish Clan tents in Texas where Clan members share information about Scottish history and genealogy.

  • Scottish Heavy Athletics; Highland Dancing; and Bagpipe and Drumming competitions.

  • Scottish singers and musicians on the Entertainment Stage.

  • Bonniest Knees, Scottish Shortbread, and Bonniest Beard contests

  • Variety of Celtic goods, food and beverages.

Clan Buchanan will be represented by Bill and Gina McQuatters; contact them for support or with queries.

Always a great event, well worth the time to attend

We have been convening the Clan Buchanan tent at the Salado Games for 13 years and it is one of our favorites. We will meet Friday after opening ceremony at Barrow Brewery. Saturday its dinner at Johnny's, then back to Barrow to listen to Hugh Morrison and have fun.

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Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk
Dec
6
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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Central Florida Scottish Highland Games and CBSI AGM
Jan
16
to Jan 18

Central Florida Scottish Highland Games and CBSI AGM

Experience traditional highland athletics, dance, art, music, culture and food!

  • Athletics

  • Pipe and Drums

  • Boulder boogie

  • Country Dance

  • Kids games

  • Border collies

  • Shortbread and scones

  • Whisky tasting

Clan Buchanan is the honored clan in 2026

One thing that you can find at the Central Florida Scottish Highland Games every year is a place that not only displays and highlights various aspects of Scottish culture and history, but where you can also find out if you have a clan affiliation or tartan! The Scottish Heritage Tent has been a part of the Central Florida Games for many years and has become more popular year after year.

Clan Buchanan will be convened by Jeffrey Money (our Southeast regional Director), please contact him for more information or to lend a hand!

We hope to see numerous Buchanans at the event!

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We will be scheduling a Clan Dinner and AGM on the Friday night. If you are planning on attending, please RSVP to Jeffrey Money ASAP

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

The preferred hotel is the:

Altamonte Springs Hilton Hotel

Discount Code: SCO-26

350 North Lake Boulevard
Altamonte Springs, Florida 32701
Phone:  407-830-1985

15-20 minutes from the games
A single shuttle leaves once in the morning and returns at the games closing each day (Sat and Sun only).

The alternate hotel will be the:

Hampton Inn and suites Altamonte Springs

161 Douglas Avenue
Altamonte Springs, Florida 32714
Phone:  407-331-0220

AGM

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New York City Tartan Day Parade
Apr
11
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 27th 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: richardsonma2@verizon.net

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Smoky Mountain Highland Games
May
16
to May 17

Smoky Mountain Highland Games

  • Townsend Visitors Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

East Tennessee's premier celebration of Scottish culture and history.

Originally founded in 1981 as the Gatlinburg Scottish Festival and Games, the Games are one of the oldest Scottish Festivals in the country.

Our location in the foothills of The Great Smoky Mountains is the perfect backdrop for you and your family to get a wee glimpse of Scotland -and to discover and appreciate the rich traditions and history of the Scottish and Scots-Irish settlers of our area. 

The event feature clans, vendors and local and national performers. The property at the visitor center provides a scenic destination for the festival with views of the nearby mountains and is just minutes from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cades Cove. The 30-plus acres at the center includes adjacent parking.

Festival attendees will be treated to vibrant cultural and educational presentations, while Scotch tasting seminars will feature a bit of history and humor, and the Border Collie demonstrations will showcase their herding abilities.

Competitions include the hammer throw or caber toss, a medley of bands including bagpipes and drummers, and clan challenges like the kilted mile run or the battle axe competition.

Clan Buchanan will be represented by Stacy Harper and Todd Prydybasz.
If you have any queries, please contact them direct by email.

For more information including tickers, please go to www.smokymountaingames.org

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Scottish Fest - Orange County California
May
23
to May 24

Scottish Fest - Orange County California

  • OC Fair and Event Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Memorial day weekend: it’s time to get your Celtic Back On!

Join us each Memorial Day Weekend in May for the annual Scottish Fest, Southern California's largest Scottish, Celtic, American Festival. Experience two days of world class Celtic music, piping and drumming competitions, Highland dancing contests, Scottish heavy athletics, Scottish gifts and foods, Scottish clans and genealogy, a fantastic children's glen and so much more!

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

Come along for:

  • Piping and drumming

  • Highland Dancing

  • Athletics

  • Clan village

  • Entertainment and Music

  • Vendors

  • and Whisky and Food

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The Saltire Gathering
Jun
20
to Jun 21

The Saltire Gathering

Clan Buchanan will be there!

A new Festival of Scotland. Set against a backdrop of Stirling Castle, a festival for all ages celebrating Scotland’s Past, Present and Future. 

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A country rich and diverse from history to culture, food & drink to talks and workshops, thought-provoking conversations, story-telling, book reading, music and dancing…. and so much more! Bring your family; encourage your Clan society to get involved.

More information from Clan Irving: www.clanirving.com/blog_posts/the-saltire-gathering-update-festival-date-change-announcement/

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Stone Mountain Highland Games
Oct
17
to Oct 19

Stone Mountain Highland Games

  • Stone Mountain Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

53rd Stone Mountain
Highland Games and Scottish Festival

October 17 - 19, 2025

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.

The weather forcast for Saturday is wonderful.
Sunday is going to be much cooler with a 50% chance of rain.

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Scotland Connecticut Highland Festival & Games
Oct
12
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 Sunday, October 12th, 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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CelticFest Mississippi
Oct
11
to Oct 12

CelticFest Mississippi

  • 1112 North Shore Parkway Brandon, MS, 39047 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

FÁILTE! WELCOME TO CELTICFEST MISSISSIPPI!

CelticFest Mississippi is the main outgrowth of the Celtic Heritage Society’s mission to promote awareness and appreciation of the music, dance and culture of our ancestry from the Celtic Nations of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Isle of Man, Cornwall, Brittany & Galicia. 

Clan Buchanan will be represented by David Buchanan; contact him for support or with queries

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Radford Highlanders Festival
Oct
11
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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Aztec Highland Games and Celtic Festival
Oct
4
to Oct 5

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
27
to Sep 28

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 18th 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 contact him for support or with a query

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Celtic Fest, Bethlehem, PA
Sep
26
to Sep 28

Celtic Fest, Bethlehem, PA

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

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

The 38th 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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Fresno Highland Gathering & Games
Sep
20
9:00 AM09:00

Fresno Highland Gathering & Games

The 48th Fresno Scottish Gathering and Games will be held on Saturday, 9/20 from 9 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
19
to Sep 21

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 19-21, 2025 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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Niagara Celtic
Sep
13
to Sep 14

Niagara Celtic

  • Niagara County Fairgrounds (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

24th 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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Flathead Celtic Festival
Sep
12
to Sep 13

Flathead Celtic Festival

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

The 11th 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 for the first time 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 this year!

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

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VFW Celtic Festival
Sep
6
10:00 AM10:00

VFW Celtic Festival

  • 813 Jefferson Street Washington, MO, 63090 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

VFW Celtic Festival

LET'S DO IT AGAIN!

813 Jefferson Street, Washington,
MO 63090 United States

The event raises funds for our local veterans, assists with medical expenses, and employment opportunities, and helped launch a homeless outreach program with these funds. Last year they raised over $20,000 for the Veterans.

Please come and participate in this fun event that includes coos, live entertainment, highland games, St. Louis Regions of Honor, and much more.

Clan Buchanan will be represented for the first time by Tiffany Andrews Contact her at jeditiffany@yahoo.com for enquiries and for support!

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Middle Tennessee Highland Games
Sep
6
to Sep 7

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 Rebecca King, please contact her with any queries or to lend a hand!

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Kalamazoo Scottish Festival and Games
Sep
6
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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SW Missouri Celtic Heritage Festival & Highland Games
Sep
6
7:30 AM07:30

SW Missouri Celtic Heritage Festival & Highland Games

  • Dallas County Fair Grounds/Buffalo City Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

22nd Annual South West Missouri Celtic Heritage Festival & Highland Games

The Southwest Missouri Celtic Festival & Highland Games celebrates the heritage of the Buffalo Head Prairie by the immigrants that settled in the area and created Buffalo Missouri.

More information on their facebook page

Danny McMurphy will be there representing Clan Buchanan
email mcmurfy1@yahoo.com or text message to 573-680-4427

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Canmore Highland Games, Canada
Aug
30
to Aug 31

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.  The final (14th!) 2023 event spanning several thousand Kilometres, MANY hours behind the steering wheel, too many hotels to remember, more 'fast food' than anyone should consume in a year, two provinces, & seven months of a very busy season!

See you at the Clan Buchanan Society International Tent in Canmore, Alberta as we wrap up 2023!

We welcome you to come visit with us at our tent, & have your photo taken beside or in our 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 at the British Car Show area!

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AUS: Kryal Castle - Highland Spectacular
Aug
30
to Aug 31

AUS: Kryal Castle - Highland Spectacular

The Highland Spectacular is back for the third year running! Experience the thrill of highland dancing and live Scottish music. See a joust on the tournament field, watch traditional Highland Games, and learn about Scottish ancestry at clan tents.

Experience the enchanting sounds of massed pipe bands and be captivated by the graceful movements of Highland dancing.

Witness the awe-inspiring strength of athletes competing in the Highland Games, showcasing their incredible feats of power.

Explore Clan tents and discover the secrets of your ancestry, connecting with your Scottish heritage.

Be transported back in time as you witness thrilling performances from Scottish history, featuring the legendary Warriors of Scotland, armoured knights, and their mighty steeds.

Join Victorian Regent John Buchanan and help Clan Buchanan be seen!

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Capital District Scottish Games
Aug
30
4:30 AM04:30

Capital District Scottish Games

  • Pipe Band Events

  • Solo Piping & Drumming

  • Highland Dancing

  • Highland Athletics

  • Scottish Breed Dog Show

  • Stage Bands & Entertainment

  • Children’s Events

  • Clans & Societies

  • Vendors

  • Food & Drink

  • Charity Golf Tournament

  • Tickets at the Gates.

  • Children under 12 are free

  • Free Parking

  • Veterans and Active Military: You will save 50% on your Gate Admissions

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…

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Wisconsin Highland Games
Aug
29
to Aug 31

Wisconsin Highland Games

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

Friday
Opening ceremony (5pm) and a ceilidh.

Saturday
from 9 am to 5 pm, and music from 5 pm until 10 pm.

Clan parade at midday

Sunday
from 9 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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Flagstaff Gathering of the Clans
Aug
23
8:30 AM08:30

Flagstaff Gathering of the Clans

Our 6th Annual GOTCHF will be August 23, 2025

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. 

In 2022, we had around 800 people in attendance, along with 1 Clan Tent, 6 Demonstrators, 9 Alcohol Vendors, 7 Food Vendor/Trucks, 15 Forms of Entertainment, 31 Tents in the Vendor Village, and more. 

OVER 14 YEARS EXPERIENCE HOSTING EVENTS

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.

We look forward to greeting you at our tent, & invite you to have your photo taken beside or in our 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500!

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Maine Highland Games & Festival
Aug
16
8:00 AM08:00

Maine Highland Games & Festival

The Society runs a series of events that celebrate Scottish culture. Everyone is welcome to attend whether you were born in Scotland, have Scottish ancestors, or are just looking to meet some great people.

The Clan Buchanan tent will once again be hosted by Northeast Regional Director, Dave Gilman and family. Please come out for this great event, now over 2 days and in a new, superior location. If you are interested in representing the Clan at events or assisting please feel free to reach out to me.

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The Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games
Aug
8
to Aug 10

The Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games

  • CENTRE WELLINGTON COMMUNITY SPORTS COMPLEX (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games is an annual three-day event that celebrates local Scottish heritage and features world-renowned talent and entertainment in the beautiful town of Fergus, Ontario. This year’s Festival features Heavy Events Competitions, Pipe Band Competitions, Highland Dancers, over 50 Clans & Heritage Village, Whisky Tasting, McKiddie’s Centre, Celtic musicians and international vendors featuring Scottish wares and fares!

We look forward to seeing you for the 80th edition August 8 -10, 2025!

The Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games has enjoyed tremendous success since its inception by Alex Robertson August 17th, 1946. The Festival began as a one-day event, and quickly grew in popularity and attendance, leading to the addition of the Friday night tattoo in 1988, and in 1991 evolved into an annual three-day event

The Festival exemplifies all things Scottish with a focus on the pillars of any Highland Games including heavy events, highland dancing, pipes and drums, clans and heritage.

Fergus games celebrates local Scottish heritage and features world-renowned talent and entertainment in the beautiful town of Fergus, Ontario.

Clan Buchanan will be represented by Scott Buchanan: “as CBSI Regent for Canada and piper to the Clan Chief, I would like to extend to you a warm welcome in celebrating our Clan heritage at the 80th Anniversary of the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games. Join in with our special guests, CBSI President James Buchanan, Lord Lyon, Shane Watson and others. CAF Military bands and Drum Majors will be showcased. I look forward to seeing you there”. Please reach out to Scott with any questions or to help

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St. Andrew's Society of Detroit Highland Games
Aug
2
to Aug 3

St. Andrew's Society of Detroit Highland Games

  • Greenmead Historical Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Highland Games is a celebration of Scottish culture and heritage. As a part of this celebration, the following events and activities take place:

  • continuous entertainment featuring national and regional artists,

  • pipe band competition

  • heavy athletic competition

  • Highland Dance competition

  • “Parade of Clans” featuring clans from across the USA

  • Diverse marketplace of Celtic crafts, merchandise and collectibles

  • Scottish and other food vendors.

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Clan Buchanan will be represented by Kyle Buchanan. Please contact him with any enquiries or for support. Join us for the parade of clans mid-day Saturday. Report to the clan tent by 11:10, line up for the parade begins at 11:15. Join us in presenting the Black Lion!

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AUS: Melbourne Tartan Gala Dinner
Jul
19
6:30 PM18:30

AUS: Melbourne Tartan Gala Dinner

The Main Hall of Melbourne Town Hall will be the setting for a grand and ceremonial welcome on Saturday 19th July, in what will be the premier event of the Melbourne Tartan Festival.

Guests will be piped in on arrival to enjoy arrival drinks in the Town Hall foyer before entering the glittering Main Hall for a sumptuous gourmet dinner accompanied by an assortment of fine wines and concert style entertainment.  

A stellar line-up of local and international artists will entertain as you dance the night away.

This will be a night to remember.

Join Victorian Regent John Buchanan. Only $195 for a Black Tie and Full Kilt affair!

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Sherwood Park Highland Gathering
Jul
19
9:00 AM09:00

Sherwood Park Highland Gathering

The Highland Gathering is a Celtic Festival that will take place Saturday, July 19 & Sunday, July 20, 2025 in Sherwood Park in Broadmoor Lake Park and on the Salisbury High School athletic fields. It is an amazing and entertaining mix of Scottish pipes, drums and massed bands. Add to that Highland, Scottish and Irish dancing – and top it all off with flying kilts at the heavy events with shot put, caber toss and more!

The Gathering is a sanctioned event with top class competitions in piping, drumming, dancing and heavy events. To make this an exciting family experience – there are food trucks, community info booths, and vendors offering jewellery, art works, artisan live demonstrations with a multitude of Scottish and Canadian products.

Sit in the shade of the Sherlock Holmes Pub Beer gardens or stroll through the grounds. We are also a dog-friendly event!

Please come join Paul McCormack in Sherwood Park, Alberta! 

Only about 20 minutes from my home in Edmonton, Alberta spreading the joy of Clan Buchanan!

Two glorious days visiting with old friends, making new ones, sharing information, & engaging with visitors eager to learn about their personal Scottish connections, & Clan Buchanan.

We look forward to your visit at our Clan tent, & invite you to have your photo taken beside or in our 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500.
(If you go to the event main page and look closely, you'll see our tent, and our Spitfire in the video!)

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Northern Arizona Celtic Festival
Jul
19
to Jul 20

Northern Arizona Celtic Festival

  • Fort Tuthill Regional Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Celtic Festival

The 2025 Arizona Highland Celtic Festival will take place at Fort Tuthill County Park in Flagstaff, Arizona on July 19th and 20th.

The event will include:

  • Athletics

  • Music

  • Dance

  • Piping

  • Kid’s activities

  • Clans and Celtic Societies

  • Genealogy and other Workshops

  • And both food and merchandise vendors

Don’t forget there will be:

  • Live entertainment

  • Beer

  • Whisky

  • And fun

Schedule and Festival Map

Clan Buchanan will be represented by Michael Buchanan, please contact Michael to support or enquire. And don’t forget to ask him all about the Cheifs Inauguration he helped coordinate!

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Helena Valley Highland Gathering
Jul
19
8:30 AM08:30

Helena Valley Highland Gathering

The Helena Valley Highland Gathering is a very new festival (less than 5 years old) and striving to make every year better. I encourage all Buchanans to visit and show them much support for their labor of love!

Be sure to also to visit the website often. The Organisers keep it up-to-date with new developments.

This is Brendan Gibson’s second festival representing Clan Buchanan; and the first time convening for Helena. He’s excited to convene in Montana's state capital and "gather the pieces" again. If you have any questions or want to help out, please email him…

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Minnesota Scottish Fair and Highland Games
Jul
19
8:00 AM08:00

Minnesota Scottish Fair and Highland Games

The Minnesota games are back! Also, back at the starting spot of the original games Macalester College in St. Paul. Come on out and have a great time and support clan Buchanan.

Celtic Music • Bagpipes and Drums • Heavy Games • Scottish Highland Dance
Scottish Country Dancing • Clan Row & Scottish Exhibitors
Silent Auction + Raffle • British Cars • McCracken Pub + Food

General admission (13+): $20
Children (12 & under): Free

Chris Lacher, long time member and Northern Plains Director will be convening the tent at the games along with his family. He will possibly also be playing pipes with his Pipe Band the Brian Boru Irish Pipe Band. If you to help with the tent your are most welcome to come; please contact him with any queries. We look forward to seeing everyone again.

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