 Celebrating Our Golden Jubilee
50 Years of Celtic Culture & Community
Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival
September 11–13, 2026 • Estes Park, Colorado
For half a century, the majestic Rockies have echoed with pipes, drums, and Celtic spirit.
In 2026, we invite you to join us for the Golden Jubilee — an extraordinary celebration of heritage, international performance, and Colorado mountain magic.
Join us for a year of celebration, heritage, and incredible performances!
Get Your Tickets Now – To Celebrate 50 Years With Us!! We are making it more affordable than ever to enjoy our signature events.
Tickets to The Estes Park International Tattoo and Friday Folk Concert, Estes Ceilidh Rock Concert tickets are now add-on options--now just under $25 with a purchase of a festival day pass.
For comparison last year's prices were $50 for Tattoo and $45 for the concerts--Making this years a significant savings for all attendees.
Future Festival Dates• 2027 → September 10–12• 2028 → September 8–10Gates & Daily ScheduleFestival Field Opens at 9:00 AMFRIDAY – SUNDAYMultiple stages with continuous entertainment.Performance times and appearances are subject to change
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Be Part of the Legacy
Elevate Your Brand at America’s Premier Celtic Festival!
From massed bands to world-class cultural performances — your brand can stand front-and-center at an iconic experience attended by a loyal national audience.
VIP Hospitality • National Exposure • Heritage Alignment
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Estes Park International Tattoo
The Spectacle of Military & Celtic Pageantry
Friday & Saturday
September 11 & 12, 2026
1209 Manford Ave.
So why is it called a Tattoo?
The term comes from 17th–18th century Dutch innkeepers calling “Doe den tap toe!” meaning…
“Turn off the taps!”
— signaling soldiers to return to barracks as the music played.
Today, the word Tattoo has evolved to define grand ceremonial music displays by massed military bands.
In 2026, under the leadership of an international team from the United States, Canada, Great Britain, and Europe, the Tattoo brings together:
Get ready for an unforgettable celebration!
The 50th Estes Park International Tattoo will mark a truly historic year—the 50th Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival, the 250th Anniversary of the United States, and the 150th Anniversary of Colorado.
This year’s Tattoo will be nothing short of spectacular as we bring all three anniversaries together into one extraordinary show filled with pageantry, music, and tradition.
Featured bands and performers will be announced as commitments are confirmed, and we can assure you this will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience you won’t want to miss.
Be sure to get your Estes Park International Tattoo tickets at a discounted price when you purchase a Festival Field Pass. Otherwise, evening show tickets will be available at standard pricing—so don’t miss out on the savings!
PICTURE BELOW IS THE 2024 ESTES PARK INTERNATIONAL TATTOO CAST
We proudly recognize the YMCA of the Rockies for providing world-class housing for festival entertainers and Tattoo cast members — a partnership that strengthens the heart of our event.
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Donate to keep the Celtic Traditions Alive
RETURNING TO THE LONGS PEAK SCOTTISH IRISH HIGHLAND FESTIVAL – 2026
THE HIGHLAND CATTLE
Come out and see the majestic Highland Cattle on display at the festival!
They will be featured on the festival field from Friday through Sunday, September 11–13, 2026.
Don’t miss this crowd favorite at the Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival!
 
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THANK YOU
Tiny Town Cabins for being a proud partner another year to host the Grand Prize Winner of the drawing at the Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival.
2025 Cast for the Estes Park International Tattoo
2024 Cast for the Estes Park International Tattoo
   
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Pipe Band & Dancers, US Army West Point Hellcats, Black Watch Cadet Pipe Band, Swing Dolls, Estes Park International Tattoo Pipes on Parade and Highland Dance Team, Fountain City Brass Band
2023 Cast for the Estes Park International Tattoo
     
US Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, US 1st Marine Division Band,Texas Camel Corps, US Air Force Academy Stellar Brass Band Quimtet, US Air Force Academy Cadet Honor Guard, Estes Park International Tattoo Pipes on Parade and Highland Dance Team
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REGISTRATIONS OPEN FEBRUARY 19, 2025!
Scottish Highland Athletes – This is Your Call!
Competition Dates: Sat, Sept 6 & Sun, Sept 7, 2025
Check-in: 7:30 a.m. | Start: 8:30 a.m. ? Be on time!
Clans: Pick up your ticket packages Thurs, Sept 4 – includes Gate Passes & Special Parking.
Note: No clan packets will be mailed this year.
Solo Piping & Pipe Bands: Register now at R2 Sports or via our Piping Competition page.
Questions Email us: info@scotfest.com
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UPDATED 2026 – IMPORTANT NOTICEDue to uncontrollable circumstances, the Downtown Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival Parade has been canceled. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.But the celebration isn’t over! Join us at the Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival field to enjoy all the bands, performers, and festivities throughout the weekend. There’s still plenty of music, pageantry, and fun waiting for you!
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The Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival has been a September highlight in Estes Park for 50 years, featuring Celtic music, ethnic dancing, bagpipe bands, Scottish Highland athletics, and representatives from numerous Clans.
In the early 1970s, Estes Park, like many mountain towns, relied on summer tourism that ended with Labor Day weekend. The festival’s founder Dr. James Durward, a local resident, had a vision to extend the fall season in the valley. Recognizing that September offered perfect mountain weather, he created an event that would bring people together—and thus, the Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival was born.
Over the decades, it has grown into the most attended event in Estes Park.
This year, we celebrate a Golden Jubilee—our 50th Anniversary!
Your support ensures we can continue to share and celebrate Scottish and Irish culture for generations to come.
Please click the button below to support the Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival’s 50th Anniversary, September 11–13, 2025.
Thank you for being part of this historic celebration!
DONATE NOW
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Celebrating Over 48 Years in Estes Park Colorado,
the Celtic Capital of North America
Come out for the Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival
and learn about your heritage.
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About Us
Immerse yourself in the Celtic culture at the Highland Festival in Estes Park, Colorado. Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival, Inc. hosts the largest such festival in the country. The event includes Scottish athletics, the best in Celtic rock and folk music, and live field performances.
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No Refunds * No Dogs
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