Technically, neither new nor returning but the Smoky Mountain Highland Games will take place on May 20-22, 2011 on the grounds of Maryville College in Maryville, Tennessee. They were formerly known as the “Gatlinburg Scottish Festival & Games” held in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
After a five year hiatus, the Seacoast Irish Festival made its return on June 12, 2010, in Dover, New Hampshire. Hopefully, support for this returning festival will be strong enough to sustain it in the future.
A new festival takes place this year on Saturday, July 31, 2010 in Pierrefonds, Quebec. This festival takes place the day before the Montreal Highland Games from noon to 8:00 pm on the same site as the Games.
After a one year hiatus in 2009, the Cincinnati Celtic festival, in Cincinnati, Ohio will make a return on Oct 2-3, 2010. The event takes place on Fountain Square and admission is free.
Loch Hartwell Highland Games and Scottish Festival
The Loch Hartwell Highland Games and Scottish Festival, cancelled for the 2009 season, is back at a new location in 2010. This years festival will take place in Anderson, South Carolina.
The October 2009 Loch Lomond Highland Games in Ben Lomond, California was cancelled but the 2010 event took place on June 19-20, 2010. The event was merged with the Scottish Renaissance Festival in Watsonville, California.
The St. Louis Scottish Games makes a return this year after not taking place for the last two years. The event will take place on October 1-2, 2010 at Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri.
A new event will take place on October 2-3, 2010 at the Will Rogers Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas. This event is being presented by the Southwest Celtic Music Association who also put on the North Texas Irish Festival which takes place each year in March in Dallas, Texas.
19th Annual Columbus Scottish Festival Saturday, September 11, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m EDT. Sunday, September 12, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m EDT. Bartholomew County Fairgrounds, Columbus, Indiana
Entertainment: Highland Reign, Traditional Scottish Rock www.highlandreign.com The Grimes Girls www.grimesgirls.com Hogeye Navvy www.hogeyenavvy.com
All Day Events Saturday and Sunday: Clan and Society Tents Childrens Corner Scottish Merchandise Vendors Food Vendors Living History and Reenactor Encampments European Car Show Sponsor Pavilion (Schedule of Events)
Early Bird Special
Order before August 31 and get 2-day Adult tickets for $15
FESTIVAL TICKETS (Admission Gate Price) Adult Saturday $10.00 Adult Sunday $10.00 Adult Both Days $15.00 Children 6-12 Each Day $ 2.00 Under 6 Free Free
CEILIDH Adult $20.00 Children 12 and below $10.00
Broadcast Live on Indiana’s Rock Station Y106 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
I have just learned about a festival taking place near Chattanooga this weekend. The Appalachian Celtic Festival & Ringgold Highland Games will be a ONE day event this year.