Highlander Festival

Experience a whole weekend of Scottish & Celtic culture, with the Avenue of Clans, Scottish craft & food vendors, Scottish music & dancing, as well as Highland Games.

Festival Schedule:

At beautiful Tam O'Shanter Park on Saturday, September 14th, 2024 the festivities begin.  At 9:00 am the Highland Dance Competition. and Highland Games begin.  At 10:00 am please join us for the annual Highlander Festival Parade.  Also beginning at 10:00 am join us for the Kelso Garden Club Flower Show "Journey Through The Highlands". At 11:00 the Silent Auction begins.  At 12:30 the Opening Ceremonies & Parade of Clans begins on the field.  The Silent Auction ends at 4:00.  The entertainment continues all day Saturday with music by:  Beltaine and pipe bands from Ft. Vancouver and Tacoma Scots.  This is located under the covered area.