Past event
Dandridge Scots-Irish Festival
September 25, 2026
Updated
Downtown Dandridge, Tennessee, United States
The Dandridge Scots-Irish Festival celebrates the town’s Scots-Irish heritage in historic downtown Dandridge, Tennessee. Founded in 2007, the festival brings together music, dance and cultural activities.
2026 edition
The festival took place September 25–26, 2026. The organizer has confirmed that the 2026 event has concluded. A date for the next edition has not been confirmed here.
- Location: Historic downtown Dandridge, beside Douglas Lake
- Main entrance: Intersection of Main Street and Gay Street (Highway 92)
- Admission: Free to the public
The programme features pipe and drum bands, Celtic music, Highland and Irish dance, clan displays, vendors and children’s activities. Highland athletics are presented as demonstrations, rather than a full competitive Highland Games programme.
Contact and information
- info.scotsirishfestival@gmail.com
- Official festival website and FAQs
- Festival Facebook page
- Jefferson County tourism listing
2026 commemorative artwork
This supplied merchandise announcement commemorates the 2026 festival and America’s 250th anniversary. It is retained as historical artwork; merchandise availability is not current.
