Games & competitions
Highland games, Scottish dance competitions, piping and drumming are named in the organizer's 2026 event description.
Oregon · Scottish culture · Highland games
McMinnville Scottish Festival
October 3-4, 2026
Bagpipes, Highland games, live music and a weekend of Celtic culture in Oregon's Willamette Valley.
At a glance
- Dates
- Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Venue
- Yamhill County Fairgrounds
- Address
- 2070 NE Lafayette Ave, McMinnville, Oregon 97128
- Organizer
- Celtic Heritage Alliance
- Admission
- See the official ticket provider for age categories and current admission.
Tickets & entry
Current admission pricesCheck the official Afton ticket page for today's ticket options, fees and availability.
Parking · Each dayPer vehicle, separate from admission.
$5 cashAdmission includes cultural exhibits, Highland games and concerts. Scotch tasting is a separate 21+ add-on and does not include festival admission.
Prices checked September 30, 2026. These are listed admission prices, not a guaranteed checkout total. Ticket options, fees and availability can change. Review current tickets and terms
What the weekend holds
Music & culture
Live concerts and cultural exhibits are included with admission. No verified 2026 performer list is presented here.
Food, crafts & Highland coos
The 2026 organizer description includes artisan craft and food vendors, plus Highland coos. Specific vendors and demonstration times remain unverified.
2026 schedule & lineup
Saturday, October 3Previously checked Afton adult tickets described entry from 9 am to 6 pm. Individual activity times remain unverified. Confirm before you travel.
Sunday, October 4Previously checked Afton adult tickets describe entry from 9 am to 5 pm. The organizer's event page instead gives an overall Sunday end of 6 pm. Confirm closing time directly before travel.
Source conflict kept visible: Afton ticket descriptions · Organizer event hours · Previous-edition timetable
A look back
Before you arrive
Bring cash for parking$5 per vehicle each day. The organizer says parking is cash only.
Service animals onlyThe venue policy permits service animals, not other guest animals.
Food, seating & bagsNo outside food or drink except water. Bags may be searched. Chairs and blankets are welcome; main-stage seating is first come, first served.
Beer tentStart at the ID check station near the main gate, then purchase tokens at a SWIG & SWAG booth. The beer tent takes tokens, not cash or cards.
Make a weekend of it
The organizer offers a lodging and local-area guide for McMinnville. Start with that guide for nearby hotels, bed-and-breakfasts and local sightseeing.
Organizer's area guideNo paid travel recommendation or affiliate link is included.
The people behind the festival
Celtic Heritage Alliance is a nonprofit organization whose stated mission is to promote and preserve Celtic culture and heritage through events, activities and programs. Its festival volunteers receive free admission for the day of their shift.
- Contact
- [email protected]
- Phone
- 971-241-9858
- Postal address
- PO Box 963, McMinnville, OR 97128
Sources & last check
Dates, venue and activities: the organizer's 2026 event. Admission and ticket conditions: its linked Afton page. Visitor policies: the organizer's ticket page. Program: the explicitly previous-edition timetable. Festival logo: the organizer's official site.
Checked September 30, 2026. Confirm changes with the organizer before you travel.
Save the date
All-day reminder. Times and schedule may change; check the organizer.