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2026 Festival

Field Open 9am
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday Sept. 11-13, 2026

Estes Park International Tattoo

1209 Manford Ave.

Friday and Saturday

September 11& 12, 2026TBD

So why is it called a Tattoo?

The term "tattoo" derives from the cries of the 17th and 18th century Dutch innkeepers, who, as the fifes and drums of the local regiment signalled a return to quarters would cry,
"Doe den tap toe!" - "Turn off the taps!"

The sound of the "taps" caused the innkeeper's customers to depart and return to their barracks. The word "tattoo" evolved over time, and now refers to the large scale ceremonial performances of military music by massed bands that we know today. Under the direction of an international team drawn from the United States, Canada, Great Britain and Europe, the 2025 Estes Park International Tattoo brings to Colorado an international array of talent from Canada, New Zealand, the United States of America - & more!

Join us together with over 200 performers from across the globe in a celebration of marching bands, highland dancing and massed bagpipes - a spectacular evening of music & pageantry not to be missed

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NOTICE

2020 Whiskey Athletic Schedule 2

WHISKEY TASTING

101 TASTING FOR BEGGINER ENTHUSIAST

FRIDAY 1PM

SATURDAY 11 AM & 1 PM --SUNDAY 1PM

WHISKEY TASTING

201 TASTING FOR THE MASTER ENTHUSIAST

FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 3 PM

SCOTTISH ATHLETIC SCHEDULE

SATURDAY: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

U.S./Int’l Professional Men’s & Women’s Athletes World Championships

Women’s & Men’s A & B

SUNDAY: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Women’s Under 150, Women’s Master, Men’s C, Men’s Under 200

Men’s Master

UPDATED JULY 2025

Important Notice:
Due to unforeseen and uncontrollable circumstances, the Downtown Estes Park Parade has been canceled.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

But don’t miss out!
Come out to the Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival field to catch all the bands and performers throughout the weekend. There’s still plenty of music, pageantry, and celebration waiting for you!
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Incredible Entertainment over 3 fun-filled days
Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival, Estes Park Colorad0

The Scottish athletics, Highland Dance, Solo and Pipe Band Competitions, Folk Music are a portion of the festival features thrilling demonstrations of light armor jousting. Also a note is the caber-throwing competition as a part of the Scottish Athletic competition.

Sample Celtic music and dance over the course of the three-day festival. You'll see and hear distinct variations of art forms that have had a huge influence on American culture. Scotfest Logo

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Celebrating Over 46 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 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. Tickets for the 2022 festival sale now. You can buy single day passes and parking, including a three-day pass, and VIP packages. We have more than 46years of experience staging festivals and are affiliated with the Association of Scottish Games and Festivals.

Contact

Thank you for your interest. Please reach out with questions or comments using the information below. We look forward to hearing from you.

Phone
•970-296-5556

• info@scotfest.com

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