31st Annual Edinboro Highland Games
Highland Games and Scottish Festival
The spirit of Scotland will come alive in Edinboro, Pa., as PennWest Edinboro hosts its 31st annual Highland Games & Scottish Festival. This vibrant, multi-day celebration of Scottish culture will feature world-class musicians, Celtic vendors, traditional Scottish foods, athletic feats, and family-friendly fun across campus.
The festivities kick off Friday evening with a public fiddle workshop and regional qualifier competition in the Frank G. Pogue Student Center.
Saturday’s main events begin at 8:30 a.m. and run through 4:30 p.m., showcasing the National Scottish Fiddle and Harp Championships, highland dance, clan gatherings, and the ever-popular heavy athletic competitions—including the caber toss and stone throw. Visitors can also enjoy a beer garden, artisan vendors, musical performances, kids games and crafts, archery, and a wide array of Scottish and American fare. Opening ceremonies and massed bands are set for noon. The celebration concludes with the ticketed Ceilidh dinner ($50) with live music from 5–9 p.m.
With free admission to most events and activities for all ages, the Highland Games honor Edinboro’s Scottish roots and offer an unforgettable cultural experience. All events are rain or shine.
Friday September 5, 2025
| Event | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Fiddle Workshop (open to the public) | Pogue 143 | 6:00 – 7:00 pm |
| The Sky above Edinburgh* | Planetarium Cooper Hall | 6:00 pm |
| Regional Qualifier Fiddle Competition | Pogue Theater | 7:00 – 8:30 pm |
| The Sky above Edinburgh* | Planetarium Cooper Hall | 8:00 pm |
Saturday September 6, 2025
| Event | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Solo Pipe & Drum Competitions | Solo Tents – North McComb | 8:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| National Scottish Fiddle Championships – US Junior | Pogue Theater | 9:00 am |
| Bookstore | Pogue MPR Rooms | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Heavy Athletic Competitions | Lawns | 9:00 am – 2:00 pm |
| Highland Dance Competition | McComb Fieldhouse | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| Try-a-Harp for First Timers (open to the public) | Pogue MPR Rooms | 9:00 – 9:30 am |
| Scottish Clan Gatherings | Tent | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| Scottish Village Vendors | Tents / Lawns & Lots | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| Weaving | Art Tent | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| Scottish & American Foods | Lawns & Lots | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| Music Performances** | Performance Tent | 9:30 am – 4:00 pm |
| US National Scottish Harp ChampionshipTM | Pogue MPR Rooms | 9:30 am – 11:30 am |
| Disc Golf ACE Tournament | Lowlands / Campus Course | 10:00 am |
| Harp Showcase/Awards | Pogue MPR Rooms | 1:30 – 2:30 pm |
| Plein Air – Live Paint & Art Exhibitions | Art Tent / Lawns | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| Kids’ Highland Games & Crafts | Gazebo & Lawns | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm |
| Dandie Dinmont Terrier Club of America | Gazebo | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm |
| Clydesdales | Lawns | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| Archery | Lawns | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm |
| Beer Garden presented by Lake Erie Ale Trail | McComb Lawns | 11:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| Opening Ceremonies & Massed Bands | McComb Lawns | 12:00 pm |
| US National Scottish Harp ChampionshipTM revconvenese |
Pogue MPR Rooms | 12:30 pm |
| National Scottish Fiddle Championships – US Open | Pogue Theater | 12:30 – 3:30 pm |
| US National Scottish Harp Championship Reconvenes-Awards | Pogue MPR Rooms | 12:30 – 3:00 pm |
| Harp Showcase | Pogue MPR Rooms | 1:30 pm |
| Bagpipe Band Competition | Lawns North of Scott Road | 2:00 – 3:30 pm |
| Awards | Pogue MPR Rooms | 2:30 pm |
| Harp Workshop for beginners and intermediate harpists. | Pogue MPR Rooms | 3:00 pm |
| Tug O War | McComb Lawns | 2:00 – 4:00 pm |
| Closing Ceremony / Massed Bands | McComb Lawns | 4:30 pm |
| Ceilidh! Dinner, Music, and Cash Bar | Van Houten North | 5:00 – 9:00 pm |
All information above can be found at https://www.edinboro.edu/events/highland-games/index.php
