Experience the Spokane Scottish Highland Games This August

Dust off your tartan and get ready for a day full of heritage, strength, and spirited celebration—because the Spokane Scottish Highland Games return on Saturday, August 2, bringing the sights, sounds, and traditions of Scotland to the Spokane Fair & Expo Center.

This annual event is packed with cultural experiences, athletic competitions, music, dance, and hands-on fun for the whole family. Whether you’ve got Scottish roots or simply love a day of immersive tradition and entertainment, this is one event that delivers on charm, excitement, and plenty of bagpipe flair.

Event Details

What: Spokane Scottish Highland Games
When: Saturday, August 2, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Where: Spokane Fair & Expo Center
Address: 404 N Havana St., Spokane, WA 99202
Admission: $0 – $10 (tickets available at the gate)
Parking: Free

Enjoy a full day of activities including:

• Massed bands, pipe band exhibitions, and individual piping

• Highland dancing and heavy athletics competitions

• Sheepherding, blacksmithing, and highland cattle demonstrations

• Celtic entertainers on two stages

• British Car Exhibit featuring classic Austin-Healeys, Jaguars, MGs, and more

• Clan tents and Celtic merchant booths

• “Scots vs. Irish” tug-of-war after the opening ceremonies

This is a celebration of Scottish culture at its finest—bold, loud, and beautifully traditional.

Why You Should Go

• It’s deeply immersive. From the sound of the pipes to the taste of traditional fare, it’s a full-on Scottish experience.

• It’s great for all ages. Kids will love the animals, dancing, and hands-on demos. Adults will appreciate the heritage, music, and marketplace.

• You might discover your ancestry. Visit the clan tents and explore your own potential Scottish roots.

• It’s a unique blend of history and fun. Nowhere else in Spokane can you find a tug-of-war, Clydesdales, Celtic bands, and a car show—all in one day.

A Tradition That Marches On

The Spokane Scottish Highland Games offer a day to celebrate culture, legacy, and community—all with a strong dose of kilts and camaraderie. Whether you go for the dancing, the drums, the vendors, or just the festive energy, it’s a must-visit summer event in the Inland Northwest.

For more family-friendly festivals and cultural spotlights, check back with us each week—we’ll keep you connected to what’s happening across the region.