Highland Games and Celtic Festival Oct. 17 at the New Berlin fairgrounds

EventsVisit Springfield · Oct 17, 2026

Highland Games and Celtic Festival Oct. 17 at the New Berlin fairgrounds

Traditional heavy athletics, Scottish music, dance and food, 8 a.m.–6 p.m.; athlete registration closes Oct. 9.

The 2026 Springfield Area Highland Games & Celtic Festival runs 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Sangamon County Fairgrounds, 318 W. Birch St., New Berlin, according to Visit Springfield. Highlights include traditional Highland games, Scottish music and dance, food and drink, and crafts.

It’s hosted by the St. Andrew Society of Central Illinois; admission details are on its site. Would-be competitors should note athlete registration closes Oct. 9, per the Eventbrite listing.

Source: Visit Springfield · St. Andrew Society tickets · Athlete registration

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