Utah Scottish Festival & Highland Games
June 10 - 12, 2022
Info & Tickets
June 10 - 12, 2022 Buy a ticket for 1 day and the rest of the festival is included FREE! REGULAR TICKET PRICES: Adults Day Ticket $20.00 Seniors 65+ and Students (12-18) $15.00 12 and over must purchase tickets. (11 and under FREE and do not need a ticket.) Active Military with Current Geneva Conventions ID get in FREE! (2022 ticket prices subject to change.) Current members of the Utah Scottish Association admitted FREE! Single Membership = one free admission. Couple Membership = two free admissions. Membership will be verified. If you would like to purchase a membership in advance click the Membership button below. Memberships will be available at the festival. AthleticsThe Utah Scottish Festival and Highland games are proud to sponsor the National Sheaf Toss Competition. Friday 5pm-8pm STRONGMAN Saturday Sunday HEAVY ATHLETICS COMPETITIONS (Highland Games) (Yes, this includes the Caber Toss) Registration is not yet available. Highland DanceScottish Highland dancing is one of the oldest forms of folk dance, and both modern ballet and square dancing can trace their roots back to the Highlands. Dating back to the 11th or 12th century, the Highland Dances of Scotland tended to be highly athletic male celebratory dances of triumph or joy, or warrior dances performed over swords and spiked shield. According to tradition, the old kings and chiefs of Scotland used the Highland Games as a way of choosing the best men for their retinue and men at arms. Highland dancing was one of the various ways men were tested for strength, stamina, accuracy, and agility. Ladies began competing only at the turn of the century. Although historically Highland dancing was restricted to men, today it is mostly performed by females. No matter who dances them, Highland dances require both athletic and artistic skill. Registration not yet available for 2022. |
ClansFollowing your clan and its history is a great way to connect with your Scottish Heritage. You can google your clan to connect with them online, but at a Scottish Festival, you can connect in person! The Utah Scottish Festival & Highland Games hosts some of the best. Come visit our Clan Village. Clans will gather all three days of our festival! Friday: Clan representatives will march during the Tattoo. Saturday: Clans will gather and march during the Opening Ceremonies. Sunday: There will be a clan procession across the ground to the Kirkin’ O’ the Tartan where the clans will be blessed. Clan Storytelling will also occur on the heritage stage on Saturday at the festival. If you are a clan regional representative and are interested in hosting a tent for your clan at our festival, contact us. VendorsWe are not accepting applications for 2022 at this time. To inquire about vending at our event please send a message using the CONTACT page. Please be aware we will not accept vendors who are not relevant to the culture in some way. If you are a business interested in a sponsorship space please specify in the message. Piping & DrummingThe Utah Scottish Festival is not yet accepting registration for the 2022 event. Please check back for more information. We take pride in running a well-organized and efficient event. We are located in the heart of the Western United States Pipe Band Association. It's a great place for bands and soloists from all WUSPBA branches to gather. Please contact Jeff or Lezlie Mann by clicking the button below if you have any questions. Things to DoThere are many things to do at our event. Watch Highland Athletics Massed Pipe Bands Watch a Highland Fling Find your Clan connection Enjoy some Celtic entertainment Check out the Clydesdales Enter our Shortbread Contest Enter or watch our Bonnie Knees Contest Watch our Kilted Tug of War Eat some Scottish food Learn a Scottish Country Dance Watch some Irish Dancing Taste some Whisky at our Whisky Garden Participate in the Kirkin' o' the Tartan March with your Clan Check out our Celtic vendors Watch the presentation on Robert Burns More to come!  The Utah Scottish Association is funded in part by the residents of Salt Lake County through the Zoo, Arts & Parks (ZAP) Program. Your support matters. Thank you! |
