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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS – HIGHLAND GAMES & FESTIVAL

CAN I BRING MY OWN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES?
Bringing your own alcoholic beverages onto the grounds is prohibited by law and strictly enforced.

CAN YOU RECOMMEND ACCOMMODATIONS AROUND THE LINCOLN AREA?

For information on accommodations and camping sites contact either the Western White Mountains Chamber of Commerce at 603-745-6621 or at www.westernwhitemtns.com or White Mountain Attractions at www.visitwhitemountains.com. No camping at the Games’ site.

HOW DO I PURCHASE TICKETS?

See Important Details page for latest ticket information.

I AM A COMPETITOR. HOW DO I REGISTER TO COMPETE?

Beginning in late spring competition registrations are available online or for download by clicking here. All athletes participating in the Professional, Masters and Amateur events are by invitation of the NHSCOT Scottish Heavy Athletic Committee only.

I WOULD LIKE TO BE A VENDOR AT YOUR EVENT, HOW CAN I APPLY?

Our vendor spaces are usually fully subscribed at least a year in advance. If you would like to be placed on a waiting list for future years, please mail in the following: A brief description of your business, photographs or samples of your merchandise and 3 references from other Highland Games or Celtic Festivals. Mail to: NHHG&F Vending, 25 Triangle Park Drive, Suite 4, Concord, NH 03301.

IS THERE CAMPING ON-SITE?

There is no on-site camping. For information on accommodations and camping sites contact the Western White Mountains Chamber of Commerce at 603-745-6621 or at www.westernwhitemtns.com.

WHERE DO I PARK?

Parking is off-site in the town of Lincoln, NH. Please follow the signs to designated parking areas and ride the shuttle buses to Loon Mountain. Special handicapped parking is also off-site in the town of Lincoln. Please follow the signs for this parking and ride the handicapped shuttle buses directly onto the grounds.

WHAT IS THERE FOR CHILDREN?

Bring the family! Our Bairns & Weans youth program area has a wide range of activities for our younger guests. Activities include Scottish themed crafts, mini-golf, haggis hurling (cornhole), curling, and more. The Passport Program – Children can collect passport stamps as they visit various venues around the games. How many stamps can you collect? Passports are available at the Youth Program, the Information Tent, and the Clans’ Committee Tent. Children, as well as adults, will enjoy the Living History area.

WHERE ARE THE GAMES LOCATED?

The NH Highland Games & Festival is held at Loon Mountain Resort, 60 Loon Mountain Road, Lincoln, NH.

WHEN ARE THE 2025 GAMES?

September 19-21, 2025

ARE DOGS ALLOWED?

We appreciate you checking the pet policy for the New Hampshire Highland Games & Festival. While Loon does allow on-leash pets during normal operations, no pets are allowed during this event. Due to the shuttle transportation required to access the venue and the expected event attendance, only service animals are permitted on Loon premises during the Games. Thank you for understanding.