Blue River Highland Games & Festival

Schedule

Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 10:00 am

UTC-04:00

Location

Shelby County Fairgrounds | Shelbyville, IN

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Join us for a day of Scottish tradition, culture, and athleticism at the Blue River Highland Games & Festival Presented by Current Mortgage on May 16, 2026!
This annual event celebrates the rich heritage of Scotland with thrilling athletic competitions, a free concert, traditional dancing, Pipe Band, Highland Cows, a bustling vendor market with 50+ booths, whisky tasting, food trucks, bounce houses, & family-friendly activities.
Admission is free!
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Shelby County Fairgrounds, 500 Frank Street,Shelbyville,IN,United States

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