The Colorado Scottish Festival began 59 years ago in Golden, CO and is a celebration of Scottish culture and athleticism. We have moved all over this great State and are excited to land this year at the Denver Polo Club! Join us for traditional Scottish music, competitions in piping and drumming, as well as Scottish dancing. Learn about your heritage while visiting our clan tents, then check out the heavy athletics and much more!

Schedule of Events

August 5, 2023

7:00am: Gates open to competitors and participants

8:00am: Highland Dance Registration

9:00am: Games open to Public
Amateur Scottish Heavy Athletics, Bairns' (Children's) Activities (until 4:00) Renaissance Scots, Living History Clans, Vendors, Tartan Information

9:00am: Celtic Musical Entertainment and Dancers

9:00am: Thistle Club Open (badge holders only)

9:00am: Highland Dance Competition

10:00am: Governor's Cup Polo Finals

10:00am: Solo piping and drumming competitions

10:00am: Parade of Dogs

12:00pm: Midday Ceremonies, Parade of Clans, Massed Bands

1:00pm: Highland Dance Competition

1:00pm: Whisky Tasting (ticket required)

1:00pm: Mixology Class (Thistle Club ticket holders only)

2:00pm: Bonnie Knees Contest (Real Men have Bonnie Knees)

2:00pm: Pipe Band Competition

2:30pm: Whisky Tasting (ticket required)

4:00pm: Whisky Tasting (ticket required)

5:00pm: Rocky Mountain Highland Dancers Queen City Pipe Band

6:00pm: Angus Mohr

7:30pm: Last call for beer and food

9:00pm: Close Festival for the evening

August 6, 2023

7:00am: Gates open to competitors and participants

8:00am: British Cars begin parking (22nd Ave)

9:00am: Open to the Public
Amateur Scottish Heavy Athletics, Bairns' (Children's) Activities (until 4:00) Renaissance Scots, Living History Clans, Vendors, Tartan Information Celtic Musical Entertainment and Dancers

9:00am: Thistle Club Open (badge holders only)

9:00am: British Car Show

9:30am: Kirkin o\' the Tartan

8:00am: Solo piping and drumming competitions

10:00am: Parade of British Dogs (including Blessing of the Animals)

10:15am: British Cars: Chieftain's Choice Awards

12:00pm: Midday Ceremonies, Parade of Clans, Massed Bands

1:00pm: Whisky Tasting (ticket required)

2:00pm: Pipe Band Competitions

2:30pm: Whisky Tasting (ticket required)

4:00pm: Closing Ceremonies and Awards, Admission ticket and food sales end, Last call for beer and food, Last Post

5:00pm: Games End for 2023

Date: August 5-6, 2023

Location:
Denver Polo Club,
6359 Airport Road,
Sedalia, CO 80135.

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