2026 Scottish Festival & Highland Games

Welcome to the 2026 Scottish Festival & Highland Games!

Come join us at the DuPage Event Center & Fairgrounds for the 40th Annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games. This 2-day, outdoor family-friendly event is a chance to explore Scottish culture without buying a plane ticket. The Scottish Festival features an extravaganza of activities and attractions - the largest bagpiping championship in North America, the iconic caber toss, highland dancing, kids activities (including a Scottish petting zoo), Scottish genealogy and history, classic British car show, dogs of Scotland and a marketplace where you can buy (very nearly) anything Scottish.....kilts, candy, cuddly toys, jewelry, soccer jerseys, beer, music, almost anything tartan and, of course, haggis! Plus, all proceeds benefit Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care, the principal charity of Chicago Scots, the oldest not-for-profit in Illinois.

Festival Hours: Friday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm and Saturday 9:00 am to 10:00 pm

TICKET OPTIONS:

Single Day Tickets (Friday Only, Saturday only)

Weekend Ticket (Friday and Saturday)

VIP PASSES - (Saturday and Weekend)

KIDS (under 12) are FREE!

FREE PARKING!

Purchase your tickets in advance & online. Ticket prices will be higher at the gate.

Visit www.chicagoscots.org

Contact [email protected] for questions.

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