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Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival

September 6-8, 2024

For more than four decades, Estes Park has been the backdrop for one of the nation's largest celebrations of the heritage, sounds, tastes and arts of the Scottish and Irish cultures.
 

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Held annually the weekend after Labor Day, Estes Park's Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival is the largest gathering of its kind west of the Mississippi River, with bands hailing from Great Britain, Scotland, Ireland, and Canada.

With jousting knights, dancing girls, hoisting athletes and calling bagpipes, groups and families of all ages will catch the Celtic spirit at this festival - surrounded by the scenic peaks of Estes Park!

One of the weekend highlights is the free hour-long parade on Elkhorn Avenue, Estes Park's main street. Bagpipes, drummers, dancers, clans in tartan, Dogs of the British Isles, brass military bands and precision drill teams give a preview of what can be seen on the festival grounds.

 

2023 Festival Activities - Stay tuned for 2024 updates

Dog Exhibitions Friday, Saturday and Sunday, agility, dog herding, disk dog 

Whiskey Tastings: Tastings for beginner and master enthusiast

Music & Entertainment: Full performance schedule here.

Scottish Irish Shopping Markets: Browse a variety of Scottish and Irish vendors in the shopping tents to find highland-inspired jewelry, clothing, kilts, accessories, home décor, and more.

Scottish Athletics: Strong Man Competition. On the Festival field, there will be hammer throws, putting the stone, and caber throwing contests. Come join us and see a mere man toss a 19'7",  140 lb. caber end over end!

US/International Jousting Championships: Games, Light Armor & Heavy Armor
 

During the festival, many Estes Park businesses feature live Celtic music and whiskey tastings! Check out the event calendar for additional events throughout the weekend.


For more information, tickets and the full event schedule, visit ScotFest.com.