157TH SCOTTISH HIGHLAND GATHERING AND GAMES
The 157th Scottish Highland Gathering and Games are at the Alameda County Fairgrounds on Labor Day Weekend (September 2-3) 2023.
Since 1866, California’s longest running Scottish Games features the very best of Scottish competition including, Heavy Athletics, Highland Dancing, Piping and Drumming, and Soccer competitions, and a Kilted Mile race. Live entertainment includes traditional Scottish folk singers, Celtic Rock bands, pipe & military bands, and the spectacular sight and sounds of the Massed Bands. Plus, you can sample the delights of traditional Scottish foods and drinks – including Whisky Tasting!
Games Update 7/11/2023
The 157th Scottish Highland Gathering and Games will host the 2023 Women’s World and the US Men’s & Women’s Heavy Athletics Championships. Event schedules for Celtic Heritage and Entertainer stages, Grandstand Show, Heavy Athletics, Highland Dancing, and Whisky Tasting have been published.