Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival

The Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival returns to Estes Park, Colorado, September 10–12, 2027. The weekend brings together pipe bands, Celtic music, Highland dancing, athletics, clans, cultural demonstrations, and the Estes Park International Tattoo.

Estes Park International Tattoo

The announced Tattoo performances are:

• Friday, September 10, 2027, at 7:00 pm
• Saturday, September 11, 2027, at 5:30 pm

Times are local to Estes Park. The published Tattoo address is 1209 Manford Avenue, Estes Park, Colorado.

The production combines military and ceremonial music, massed pipes and drums, precision drill, dance, and cultural pageantry. Visit the official festival website for performance updates and tickets. The organizer offers Tattoo admission as an add-on to a Festival Field Pass and also plans separate Tattoo tickets; check current availability and prices before booking.

Festival history

Dr. James Durward founded the Festival in the 1970s to celebrate Scottish and Irish culture and extend Estes Park’s visitor season beyond Labor Day. His daughter, Peggy Sue Young, assumed its leadership in 2020 after working alongside him for many years. The Festival celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2026.

Future festival dates

The organizer has also announced:

• September 8–10, 2028
• September 7–9, 2029

These are festival dates; Tattoo performance times for those years have not been listed here.

Contact and updates

Telephone: 970-586-6308
Website: scotfest.com
Facebook: Scotfest

Refer to the official site for schedules, registration, and ticket updates. Its retrospective list of 2026 Tattoo performers does not establish the 2027 cast.