FOR THE BEST DEAL CLICK ON THE SPECIALTY TICKET PACKAGES. ALL CLAN SPACES CAN BE RESERVED FOR THE 2023 LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE. ONLY 10 SPACES LEFT. SPACES WILL GO QUICKLY. RESERVE YOUR CLAN TENT TODAY BEFORE THEY ARE ALL TAKEN.
Accepting Registration for Athletes, Bagpipe, Drumming and Pipe Band Registrations are now open
The Black Watch Army Cadet Force Pipes and Drums from Scotland
Canadian Scottish Regiment Pipes & Drums
Pipes on Parade: The Massed Pipes & Drums
Since 1996 Texas Camel Corps
has been sharing the little-known story of the 19th century US military use of camels as pack animals in the desert Southwest. Today the modern “corps”, consisting of reenactor soldiers and live camels, maintains an annualcalendar of events that takes their caravan from Arizona to Mississippi and
across Texas, where this story began in 1856. The National Park Service, Texas Historical Commission, numerous schools, libraries, museums, and historical sites keep Texas Camel Corps busy and owner/founder Doug Baum has even lectured on this unique bit of history as far away as the United Kingdom and Kazakhstan
The U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Honor Guard
A prestigious cadet unit, drawing less than 2 percent of the cadet wing as its members. Steeped in tradition, the Cadet Honor Guard was founded in 1974 primarily to function as an exhibition drill unit. Since then, it has expanded its mission to perform such details as color guard, flag details, and funeral honors, with the intent of honoring past and present cadets, graduates, and service members.
A video of welcoming ceremonies
The festival is proud to have Honored Guests participate at the
Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival.
2023 Honored Youth
Heather Springer-
I have been participating in the Highlands Festival since I was very small. It has always been the highlight of my year, so I am incredibly grateful to be chosen as the Honored Youth for this year. I am a Junior at Broomfield High School, and enjoy participating in my high school's theater program, but also enjoy being a photographer and helping around the festival. The funny thing is, I am the entire reason my family has been working with the festival.To make a long story short, when I was just a wee little one, I was dancing to some bagpipe music, and someone with a camera started taking pictures of me. My mother cornered him, and nearly killed him, but my dad came to the rescue and saved him from my mother. After chatting for a while, we discovered he was the head of photography, and my dad got hired on. When the old head of photography retired, my father became the new head of festival photography, and that’s how we got here.
Over the past three years, I have been learning the details of festival photography, but before that I still helped the photography team. I would run around the field handing off food and drinks to my father and others on the photo team. I was always disappointed when my mom would force us off the field on Sunday after lunch. Now I have a reason to stay on the festival field for as long as I can stand it.
I can be found on the field talking with my brother at the Celtic Armory, helping at the parade, and in general having a lot of fun. I hope all of you can see why I enjoy the Highlands Festival so much. Thank You!
We love our pets, but the noise, crowds and hot weather are too much for them.
Be kind and leave them home.
ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN FOR CLAN AND ATHLETICS
ATTENTION ALL SCOTTISH HIGHLAND ATHLETE COMPETITORS
Saturday, September 9 and Sunday, September 10, 2023 Check-in at 7:30 a.m. start at 8:30 a.m PLEASE BE ON TIME!!
CLANS
The festival will have all clan ticket packages will ready for pick up on Thursday, September 9. The tickets that are included in the tent fee. ie: Gate Passes and Special Parking Pass. THE FESTIVAL WILL NOT MAIL ANY CLAN PACKETS OUT THIS YEAR.
All Solo Piping and Pipe Band Registerations will be open April 11, 2023
Please go to the Piping Competition page to Register when they are available.
STEPS OFF AT 9:30 AM --Saturday, September 0, 2023
STARTING AT THE WATER WHEEL ON WEST ELKHORN AVE AND ENDING RIGHT BEFORE THE 34/36 TRAFFIC LIGHT.
RETURNING TO THE LONGS PEAK SCOTTISH IRISH HIGHALND FESTIVAL FOR 2023
THE HIGHLAND CATTLE
FROM AMERICAN HIGHLANDS RANCH
BIG LOST MEADERY
COME OUT AND SEE THE HIGHLAND CATTLE
THAT WILL ON DISPLAY ON THE FESTIVAL FIELD
FRIDAY - SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 8-10, 2023
9 AM - 5 PM
The Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival has been a highlight of September in Estes Park the 46th anniversary September 8-10, 2023 is in full swing with Celtic Music, Ethnic Dancing, Bag Pipe Bands, Scottish Highland Athletics, representatives of many Clans. No restrictions.
Tickets on Sale Now at scotfest.com
Handfastings
The festival will have this available for those who want to show the love to each other.
THANK YOU
Tiny Town Cabins for being a proud partner another year to host the Grand Prize Winner of the drawing at the Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival.
The Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival has been a highlight of September in Estes Park for 47 years; with Celtic Music, Ethnic Dancing, Bag Pipe Bands, Scottish Highland Athletics, representatives of many Clans.
In the early 1970's Estes Park was like most mountain towns relying on summer tourism with ended with Labor Day weekend. 47 years ago the festival's founder, a resident of Estes Park, had a vision to extend the fall season to the valley. He started this festival recognizing that September was a beautiful time for people to come to the mountains and with the perfect temperature, all that was needed was an event. And the Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival came into being. Over the years this Festival has become the most attended event in Estes Park. Your support will allow us to continue to provide the culture experience in 2023 and forward into the future.
Please click on the Button to support the Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival for its 47th year September 8-10, 2023
Celebrating Over 45 Years in Estes Park Colorado, the Celtic Capital of North America
Come out for the Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival and learn about your heritage.
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About Us
Immerse yourself in the Celtic culture at the Highland Festival in Estes Park, Colorado. Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival, Inc. hosts the largest such festival in the country. The event includes Scottish athletics, the best in Celtic rock and folk music, and live field performances.
Contact
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