Annual Event: Celtic Highlands Celebration

Kings Gap hosts a late summer festival centered around Celtic culture. Immerse in activities on this weekend ranging from music to food to highland games to clan history.

NOTE: $40 registration fee for Highland Games participants 14 years of age and older (watching is free). Register online now.

2024 Schedule

Celtic Highland Games begin on Saturday, August 31

  • 7:30 – 9:30 a.m.: registration and training
  • 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.: competition

Celtic Highland Games continue Sunday, September 1

  • 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Finals

Celtic Celebration follows the games on Sunday, September 1

  • 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Clan history research
  • 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Sword fighting demonstration
  • 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Irish dance demonstration
  • 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Celtic concert (the summer’s final Music on the Mountain event)
    • Devilish Merry
    • Across the Pond