Stone Mountain Highland Games & Scottish Festival
Stone Mountain Highland Games & Scottish Festival brings Scottish music, athletics, dance, clan heritage, food, vendors, and family activities to Stone Mount...
About Stone Mountain Highland Games & Scottish Festival
A Scottish cultural festival with pipe bands, athletics, dancing, music, clan tents, shopping, food, and family activities.
Dates & Schedule
- Event DateOctober 16–18, 2026
Tickets or event information
Annual October Scottish cultural festival
What to Expect
Highlights
Family friendly, Food vendors, Arts & crafts, Live music
Admission & Tickets
Tickets are required for festival events. Children 12 and under are free with parents or adults. Some special events, such as the Friday Whisky Seminar & Tasting and Saturday Night Ceilidh, are priced separately. Stone Mountain Park entry or parking charges may also apply.
Ticket InformationParking
Saturday and Sunday festival activity takes place at Stone Mountain Park, while Friday events are held at the Hilton Northeast Atlanta host hotel. Park entry is not included with some sponsorship or ticket options.
Vendors & Food
The festival features pipe bands, Scottish athletics, piping and drumming competitions, Highland dancers, country dancing, Scottish harping, fiddling, children's activities, clan information, exhibits, musical entertainment, shopping, and special ticketed events.
Family & Pet Notes
This event is family friendly.
Planning Notes
The 54th Stone Mountain Highland Games and Scottish Festival runs October 16-18, 2026. Friday activity begins at the Hilton Northeast Atlanta host hotel, while the main festival weekend brings pipe bands, Highland athletics, dancing, clan tents, exhibits, children's activities, music, shopping, and competitions to Stone Mountain Park. Check ticket types carefully, because park entry, parking, whisky tasting, and ceilidh tickets can be separate.