Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival in Estes Park on September 11-13

Known locally as Scotfest, the Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival brings the best Celtic music, Irish and Highland dance, jousting, exhibition dogs, and regional flair to the “Celtic Capital of North America”, Estes Park. This three-day festival celebrates the exciting heritage of Scotland and Ireland, attracting a vibrant crowd to one of Colorado’s more unique festivals.

With live music, a parade, highland dancing, a piping competition, and plenty of athletic events to attend, the Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival is great for the entire family. This year’s festival takes place from Friday to Sunday, September 11th to 13th, 2026, at the Estes Park Fairgrounds and Event Center.

Image of people in kilts holding different flags at the Long's Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival in Colorado — Flag bearers in kilts. Photo by: facebook.com/Scotfest

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solider in historic red uniforms play the trumpets in a grassy field at Scotfest in Estes Park — Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival, Estes Park. Photo by: U. S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps

Details

Address: 1209 Manford Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517

Phone: 970-586-6308

Date: Friday – Sunday, September 11 – 13, 2026

Website: scotfest.com