Back to All Events

Chicago Scottish Festival and Highland Games


  • Hamilton lakes 2 Pierce Place Itasca, IL, 60143 United States (map)

Chicago Scots Scottish Festival & Highland Games

Friday June 14: 1PM
to Saturday 15: 10PM

The Scottish Festival & Highland Games has activities and attractions for everyone – from the Caber Toss to Highland Dancing to the Dogs of Scotland. This family-friendly outdoor event is a chance to explore Scottish culture without buying a plane ticket. Plus, all proceeds benefit the Chicago Scots and Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care.

Chicago Scots (The Illinois Saint Andrew Society) is the oldest not-for-profit in Illinois, founded in 1845. They proudly nourish Scottish identity through service, fellowship and celebration of Scottish culture in order to support our principal charity, Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care.

We would love to have you join us for the parade of tartans!

  • Food Vendors

  • ENtertainment

  • Raffle

  • Marketplace

  • Piping and Drumming

  • Highland Dance

  • Haggis Hurling contest

  • Haggis eating contest

  • Dogs

  • Clan village

  • Childrens area

  • Genealogy group

  • Men in Kilts contest

  • Heavby athletics

  • Whisky tasting

  • Shortbread contast

Clan Buchanan will be represented by Erin Buchanan-Darnick (Regional convenor of the Great Lakes district) contact her with any questions.

Later Event: June 15
No Fame Games