Savannah's Legendary
Scottish Games
• May 6, 2023 •
Join us for the 45th Savannah Scottish Games returning on May 6, 2023, at the historic Bethesda Academy for the return of the heavy athletics, pipe bands, highland dancers, border collies, historic reenactors, Scottish vendors, Celtic musicians, and dozens of Scottish Clans at one of the most beautiful settings in the country.
PLEASE NOTE: at present most info on this site refers to the 2022 Games. Updates for the 2023 Games will be ongoing through February 2023.
*No pets allowed.
*Online ticket sales end Friday night May 6th at 10 pm.
Tickets will be available to purchase at the gate on the morning of the Games.
JOIN US FOR THE
BEST GAMES OF THE YEAR
Compete to win.
Scottish genealogy.
Experience the Scottish way.
In its 45th year, the Savannah Scottish Games is a grand celebration of Scottish heritage complete with music, dancing, athletic games, children’s activities, food and fun for the entire family. With more than 3,000 people participating in this special event each year, Savannah’s Scottish Games is one of the largest and fourth oldest Games in the Southeast.
ADMISSION
Adult (18 and over) - $15
Active Duty Military & First Responders - $10
Student (ages 11 to 17) - $5
Children (10 and under) - Free
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EVENTS
Come challenge other kilt-donning athletes in events including the Caber Toss, Sheaf Toss, Scottish Hammer Throw, Open Stone Put
and much more.
Enjoy live music with Scottish musicians featuring the sounds of guitars, drums, bagpipes, the fiddle, and more. Check out our full entertainment lineup.
Enjoy interactive demonstrations and displays from the Savannah Chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism. Stop by for armored combat, dance, juggling, and all sorts of arts activities.
Savannah is proud to host the
USIR Highland Dancing Southern Regional Championships, one of six competitions held throughout the
United States each spring.
Wee visitors can try their hand at the pint-sized tug-of-war, sheaf toss, caber toss, haggis hurl, stone throw, welly toss, sack race and kilted run.
The Savannah Scottish Games celebrates the best of Celtic heritage. Clan booths are set up on the grounds allowing visitors to learn more about the Highland peoples - and possibly discover more about their own Scottish roots.
Come listen to the sounds of Scotland! Thrill to the bourdon and skirl of the pipers and the cadence of the drums during the 44th Annual
Savannah Scottish Games.
Don’t miss Windy Knoll Farm's Master Trainer Bill Coburn and Scottish Border Collies as they demonstrate their amazing sheep, geese, and duck herding skills.
Explore the Scottish marketplace and feast on traditional dishes of Celtic heritage and shop authentic artisan goods including pottery, glassware, clothing, and more.
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