We can thank Peggy Young and her father James Durward for starting the Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival 40 years ago as way to bring tourists to Estes Park after Labor Day.

So what began as a four family picnic in a park and is now a gathering of some 80,000 clans and fans of all things Scottish & Irish 40 years later. The annual Long's Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival is the weekend following Labor Day, in Estes Park, Colorado. This year’s dates are September 8 to 11.

Kris Hazelton via yoube
Kris Hazelton via yoube
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The festival begins with parades, and features, military and pipe bands, highland games, caber toss, hammer throws, strong man competition, jousting, Celtic music, dance performances and live contemporary Scottish & Irish music, ,and other family friendly events like a dog show contests, a living history village along with shopping, Scottish and Irish food (HAGGIS, TRY IT), drinks and crafts and the opportunity to trace your heritage if you like. There’s lots more.

Олег Сорбала via YouTube
Олег Сорбала via YouTube
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Budget  $5 - $260 – See scotfest.com for more

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