The Highland games is an age-old Scottish tradition and competition for the heartiest of the Celtic heritage. The Highland Games of Harpers Ferry again welcomes all who wish to experience this wonderful culture's liveliness.
The Harpers Ferry Highland Games festival welcomes all to our one hundred and thirty acre venue at Sam Michaels Park in Jefferson County West Virginia.
The Highland Games of Harpers Ferry include these traditional competitions:
Open/Braemar Stones
Cabre Toss
Scottish Hammers
Sheaf Toss
Weight For Height
From the tossing of a caber end over end, throwing stones and hammers for distance, or just enjoying great food and grog, there’s something for everyone. This outdoor event will have vendors, live music, food, a beer garden and bar, traditional dancing, a playground for the kids, a dog park, FREE parking, and more. We cordially invite you, your entire family, and all of your friends to participate in this year’s colorful event because without you, there are no games at all.
Admission is $20 per person at the gate, $15 in advance; kids under 12 are FREE.
Because of the danger from flying cabers and stones, we sadly must say that pets are NOT permitted at the Highland Games, but service animals are welcome.
No outside alcohol will be permitted.
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Friday October 3rd 2025
@ 5pm-Celtic Kickoff Party at The Barn of Harpers Ferry
1062 W Washington Street Harpers Ferry WV 25425
Saturday October 4th 2025
and
Sunday October 5th 2025
Harpers Ferry Highland Games • Sam Michael's Park
235 Sam Michael's Lane, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
Gates open at 9am
Harpers Ferry Highland Games advance tickets are available to purchase now!
Games Registration
Registration to compete is completed by and through MASA (Mid-Atlantic Scottish Athletics). Click the link below to create an account and register. Registration opens on or around September 1st and participants MUST be registered prior to the event. There will not be an opportunity to register on the day of the event. MASA collects a $10 fee during registration. Further registration questions should be directed to their organization.
Please create an account to register.
Cheers!
Pipe & Drum Registration
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To Register, click the link below.