♛ Explore Scottish traditions, food, music, and more during this fun-filled, family-friendly festival! ♛

♛ Scottish Fest ♛

Scottish Fest is an annual Scottish Highland Games and Gathering, bringing Scottish and Celtic culture and heritage to Orange County. The event boasts multiple stages for live music acts, including about 300 bagpipers and drummers. Guests can also stroll down the Scottish Clan row or admire the incredibly strong men and women as they toss the caber or put the stone. The event will also include sheep herding, Highland dancing, bounce houses, and lots of vendors offering everything from kilts to authentic haggis.

♛ Festival Attractions:

• Piping and drumming contests and performance
• Traditional Highland dancing
• Scottish heavy athletics contests: Caber Toss, The Farmers Walk, Putting The Stone, The Sheaf Toss, and more
• World-class Celtic music, including 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, Celtic Hollywood w/ Eric Rigler, Celtish, The Ploughboys, and more
• Scottish Clans and and genealogy
• Scottish gifts and crafts for purchase
• Food and whisky tastings (additional fees apply)
• Imperial Knights Jousting
• Children's glen with inflatables and more

♛ Need to Know:

• Free admission for children under 5
• Dates and times: Saturday, May 27, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. | Sunday, May 28, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
• Location: Orange County Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA
• See the festival info and FAQ

♛ Why Festival-Goers Love it:

Gretchen: It's a great family-oriented day of fun, games, great music, and great food! And fabulous people who run it!

Kendall: First came in 2019 from San Diego, the games were great then, and in 2022 they were even better, and with massive turnout both days. Very much looking forward to 2023's games.

Mark: Great people, terrific setting, non-stop action, clans, vendors, plenty of music, and the Ploughboys!