41st Annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games 2027

Everyone is Scottish (for at least one weekend).

Each June, the Chicago Scots celebrate with a family-friendly, two-day festival.

About 15,000 people join us each year for a variety of Scottish activities and attractions, from the iconic caber toss to the largest bagpiping and drumming championship in America.

There is something for everyone, including a Highland Dancing competition, children's activities, dogs of Scotland, a British Car show, a Celtic rock stage, a knobbly knees contest, whisky tasting, genealogy and more.

At the marketplace you can buy everything Scottish, including kilts, candy, jewelry, shortbread and haggis.

Volunteers get free admission on the day they volunteer.

Volunteer time slots are 3-4 hours.

The festival is held at 2800 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL 60546.