Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival

September 5-7, 2025

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.

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.

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