Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival & Highland Games

The 45th Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival and Games takes place May 15–16, 2027, at Greater Smokies Event Grounds in Townsend, Tennessee, near Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

The weekend celebrates Scottish, Irish and Celtic culture with live music, Highland athletics, pipes and drums, Highland and Irish dance, whisky tastings, vendors, food and family activities.

Plan your visit

• Dates: Saturday and Sunday, May 15–16, 2027
• Venue: Greater Smokies Event Grounds, 7930 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy., Townsend, TN 37882
• Weather and refunds: The organizer states that the event takes place rain or shine, with no ticket refunds.

See the official festival website for tickets and the 2027 programme, and Getting Here for directions and parking information. Follow Smoky Mountain Games on Facebook for updates.

Gallery

Previous edition: 2026

The supplied artwork below commemorates the 44th annual festival in 2026. It is historical artwork, not the 2027 event announcement.