Annual Highland Festival
The Scotland, Ct. Highland Festival & Games will be held on Sunday, October 8th, 2023. Our gates will open at 9am for visitors to wander throughout the vendors, band area, watch the Highland Dance competitions and also the Highland Games. PLEASE take note, NO dogs or other pets are allowed on our grounds or parking areas so PLEASE leave your pets at home:):)
As we get closer to the 2023 festival date we will be offering a on-line advanced ticket sales again as the games come closer so please follows our web and Facebook pages.
This advanced sales does offer a discount for each ticket purchased. We are looking forward to seeing everyone again and we are trying to offer as much as possible during the time span that you will be visiting our beautiful grounds.
That all being said, our opening ceremonies will take place at 12 Noon on the Main Parade field. Our festival will close at 5pm. WE do offer parking close to the festival grounds BUT you will be parking in corn and hay fields which have been mowed down as close as possible. WE offer FREE shuttle bus services from the Sayles School in Baltic, CT and also across the street from the Scotland Fire House at 47 Brook Road, Scotland, Ct.
Masks are suggested in any enclosed areas and whenever you feel you should wear one. We will do all we can to host a safe and family orientated festival & games. We ask that you also help us in this endeavor and give yourself and others space, follow all CDC guidelines.
If you would like the name of a loved one to be read during the Flowers of the Forest, please send us a note, a text, to tell us his or her name and possible Clan affiliation. Our e mail is : info@scotlandgames.org or text me at 860 917 5064. Thank you, take care and we will see everyone very soon.
Legal Notice for All Media recordings;
This event may be recorded so please be aware that by participating or spectating today, your face, voice and likeness may appear in media and future advertising and promotions by the Highland Festival Association of Scotland, Ct. Inc. and its affiliates. By entering this Festival's grounds, you are granting permission.
COVID-19 NOTICE:
An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. Guests should attend only after evaluating their own health risks. Your entry onto the grounds of the Waldo Home Estate, Scotland Connecticut Historical Society, and the Scotland Connecticut Highland Festival & Games constitutes your understanding of these risks, and you voluntarily assume such risks related to exposure to COVID-19. The Scotland Connecticut Historical Society, The Waldo Home Estate and the Scotland Connecticut Highland Festival & Games cannot be held liable if you contract COVID-19. Help protect yourself by following safety protocols, and state and local public health recommendations and mandates.
PLEASE continue to follow our web page and Facebook page for further updates. WE HOPE to see everyone at our Waldo Road, Scotland, Ct. Festival grounds on Sunday, October 9th, 2022. Stay safe & healthy:)
We were honored to host a on-line concert with Charlie Zahm and Tadd Marks. Below is the link to our 2020 Christmas Concert for all to watch.
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10158028958243335&id=763678334
2022 Photo Gallery
