NH Highland Games & Festival
The NH Highland Games & Festival is one of the largest and most diverse Highland Games held in North America. This celebration of Scottish Heritage will be held from September 20-22, 2024 at Loon Mountain Resort in the White Mountains of New Hampshire at the beginning of fall foliage season in New England.
There’s something for everyone from Scottish music, dance, food, and fun to heavy athletics, sheep dog trials, and crowd-favorite, massed bands. Try-It classes all day long in street curling, stone lifting, and more. Sign up for a seminar and explore topics ranging from Scottish cooking to genealogy. Fun for all ages with special kids programming and opportunities to shop in Vendor Village.
New This Year!
- The Caledonian Clash, an innovative new format for our heavy athletics competition. The Caledonian Clash will feature five teams, each comprising of seven athletes, who will compete in seven traditional heavy athletic events: the Braemar Stone, Open Stone, Heavy Weight for Distance, Light Weight for Distance, Weight Over Bar, Sheaf Toss, and fan favorite, the Caber Toss. The Caledonian Clash will take place on Saturday, September 21. The winning team will be awarded the Caledonian Cup trophy.
- The Royal (multi) Mile Hill Run, a challenging 5k course that features 800 ft. of elevation gain on a combination of dirt trails, service roads, and ski trails. This race will take place on Sunday. Find event details and register here.
- Coinneach MacLeod, the Hebridean Baker, will be entertaining the crowd with performances and singalongs throughout the weekend. MacLeod was born and raised on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland and rose to fame on TikTok by bringing the best of the Scottish islands to a worldwide audience.
- All Things Rugby and Caber Toss have been added as free Athletic Try It opportunities!
Start planning your visit now! We look forward to seeing you at the NH Highland Games and Festival, one of New England’s most popular events.
