The St Andrew Society of Colorado hosts its annual Colorado Highland Games at the Denver Polo Club in Sedalia on September 26 & 27, 2026. Everyone who attends feels like they have stepped into Scotland for a day. Since 1963, the Festival has brought traditional Scottish Heavy Athletics, piping and drumming, Scottish Highland and Country dancing, as well as lively and fascinating Celtic culture to Colorado.
Enjoy non-stop Celtic music and entertainment, parade of British dogs, British Car Show (Sunday), Celtic food and merchandise, research your Scottish genealogy and find your Clan.
There’s also cooking demonstrations, Highland dance competitions, piping drumming and band competitions, a Renaissance Scots Village and more.
On Saturday, don’t miss the Bonnie Knees contest and evening concert headlined by Seven Nations.
Lastly, be sure to try a bit of haggis and whisky tasting.
Only pre-registered dogs may participate in the Dogs of the British Isles. The Colorado Highland Games welcomes people with English, Scottish, Irish and Welsh breeds to join in. Meet other dog-lovers, watch as dogs of the British Isles have their own parade at the 10 a.m. both Saturday and Sunday.
New for 2026: Women’s Lightweight World Championship. This is a rare opportunity to witness history in the making as the professional women’s Highland athletes compete for the title of best in the world.
Find a full schedule of events for the Colorado Highland Games here.
Festival hours are Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Ticket prices:
Adults $25
Youth (7-17) $20
Seniors 65+/Military $20
Children under 7 – FREE
Weekend passes and Family 4-Packs are also available.
Buy Highland Games tickets here.
Onsite parking is available for $5 per car, per day.
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