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Celtic Events: September 2025

 

Celtic Events Near Me

From Celtic festivals to Highland Games and everything in between, there are plenty of things to do around the world in January that will connect you to your Celtic roots! If you know of any upcoming events, either in September or otherwise, please reach out!

Canada

Canmore Highland Games
August 30-31, 2025
Centennial Park, Canmore, Canada
https://canmorehighlandgames.ca/

The mission of the Canmore Highland Games is to celebrate and honor Celtic culture through dance, music, and sports. The event features fun things for the whole family to enjoy, from the traditional highland games and a tug of war to Ceilidh dancing.

Celtic Island Music Festival 
September 13, 2025
Toronto Island, Canada
https://standrewstoronto.ca/sast_event/celtic-island-music-festival/

This music festival is hosted by the St. Patrick’s Parade Society of Toronto along with LIUNA and the St. Andrew’s Society. This event marks the anniversary of the Scottish coming to Canada (the ship, Hector, arrived in September of 1773 in Pictou, Nova Scotia) as well as the six-month countdown until St. Patrick’s Day. The festival includes music and dance performances.

Scotland

Wigtown Book Festival
September 26-October 5, 2025
Galloway and Dumfries, Scotland
https://www.wigtownbookfestival.com/

Wigtown is Scotland’s National Book Town and is home to 17 secondhand bookshops. The Book Festival was founded in 1999 is a well-loved book event and boasts more than 250 events, including music, theatre, and visual art, for all ages to enjoy. It takes place over the course of 10 days in south-west Scotland.

Shetland Wool Week
September 28-October 5, 2025
Shetland, Scotland
https://www.shetlandwoolweek.com/

Shetland Wool Week is a world-renowned celebration of Shetland’s native sheep, the islands’ textile industry, and the islands’ farming community. The event began 16 years ago and now boasts exhibitions, classes, and events that encompass all aspects of wool-related things. There are things to do this week on the entire group of Shetland islands.

USA

Edinboro Highland Games and Scottish Festival
September 4-6, 2025
Pennsylvania Western University, Edinboro, PA

The Edinboro Highland Games and Scottish Festival is held on the campus of Pennsylvania Western University in Edinboro, PA. The first festival was held in April of 1993 after Dr. Tim Thompson’s communication classes helped to plan it. Since then, the festival has carried on the tradition of celebrating Scottish culture with music, Highland Games, vendors, and more. 

Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival
September 5-7, 2025
1209 Manford Ave, Estes Park, CO
https://www.scotfest.com/

The Longs Peak Scottish Irish Festival is home to a variety of events, from athletic events to various performances. Typically, there is a parade in downtown Estes, but it was cancelled this year due to unforeseen circumstances. Estes Park is considered the Celtic Capital of North America, and this festival celebrates all things related to Celtic culture.

Michigan Irish Music Festival
September 11-14, 2025
Heritage Landing, Muskegon, MI
https://michiganirish.org/

The Michigan Irish Music Festival is Michigan’s largest event that celebrates Irish music and culture. It takes place at Muskegon Lake . Tickets can be purchased either online in advance or at the box office the day of. The festival uses Blarney Bucks as currency, which are only good at the current year’s festival. Unused Blarney Bucks can be used to tip volunteers, who will donate the unused Blarney Bucks to a food pantry. Festival and artist merchandise can be purchased with cash or credit cards, and other purchases depend on the vendor.

Samuel Beckett’s Celtic Festival
September 13, 2025, 12-6 PM
Samuel Beckett’s Irish Pub, Village at Shirlington; 2800 S. Randolph St, Suite 110

Samuel Beckett's Irish Pub hosts a Celtic festival each year. The festival will have Irish music and dance as well as vendors. Campbell Avenue will shut down so those attending can check out the vendors and enjoy the neighborhood. The event runs from 12 pm to 6 pm. Makers who are interested in being included in the makers' market should get in touch with the band. 

Great Basin Highland Games
September 13-14, 2025
Gandolfo Arena 2200 Loop Road, Sparks, Nevada 89434

The Great Basin Highland Games takes place at the Gandolfo Arena in Sparks, Nevada. Tickets can be purchased either in advance online or at the event. Aside from the Games, there are other activities, including vendors, clans, and even a chance for kids to practice with the Games equipment and feed highland cows.

New Hampshire Highland Games
September 19-21, 2025 
Loon Mountain Resort in Lincoln, NH
http://www.nhscot.org/

The New Hampshire Highland Games is happening from September 19th to the 21st this year. This year marks the 50th anniversary of this event that celebrates Scottish culture. They take place at the Loon Mountain Resort in Lincoln, New Hampshire. The event includes highland games, music, classes, and more for the family to enjoy.

Irish Fest of the Fox Cities
September 19-20, 2025
Appleton, Wisconsin
https://www.irishfestfoxcities.com/experience

This festival is a family-friendly event in downtown Appleton. There are performers, food and drink, vendors, and even a Celtic Mass at St. Mary Parish. The event has something for all ages, including a children’s area with a story time, magician, facepainting, and more. Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate. Children under 12 can attend for free!

Central KY Celtic Festival & Highland Games

September 20-21, 2025
Eminence, KY

This Celtic festival is a part of the Kentucky Renaissance Faire in Eminence, KY. There are vendors as well as live music, a children's Highland Games, and more. The event also hosts clans, so guests can find the clans that their families may have belonged to. It is a family-friendly event, with some activities geared towards children. 

Fresno Scottish Gathering and Games
September 20, 2025
Fresno, CA

This event takes place in Fresno, California. Tickets are on sale on the festival's website, and children 12 and under get in for free. The event celebrates all things Scottish. Guests are advised to enter through the entrance on California Avenue. 

Shamrocks & Shenanigans Weekend at the PA Renaissance Faire
September 20 & 21, 2025
Mount Hope Estate & Winery; 2775 Lebanon Road, Manheim, PA 17545
https://www.parenfaire.com/themedweekends.html

The PA Renaissance is having a Shamrocks and Shenanigans themed weekend, complete with a kilt competition, a highland games for the wee ones, and a costume contest for dogs. The schedule of events and performers will be posted on their website soon, so check back to see all of the weekend’s offerings.

Celtic Classic
September 26 - 28, 2025
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
https://celticfest.org/

The Celtic Classic is an annual Celtic festival that takes place from September 26 to 28 this year. The event features a poetry contest, vendors, musicians, and a highland games. Visitors are advised that the event is cashless and only card payments are accepted. If you have cash, it can be exchanged for a gift card at the booth in the Grand Pavillion.

Litchfield Hills Highland Games
September 28, 2025
Lime Rock Park
https://limerock.com/community-events/litchfield-hills-highland-games/

The Litchfield Hills Highland Games celebrate Scottish culture. While the main focus is the athletic events, guests have other opportunities to partake in other aspects of Celtic culture, from food to heritage events. There are things for the whole family to participate in, even young kids! 

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