18th Annual Dandridge Scots-Irish Festival
Fall · Festivals & Culture

18th Annual Dandridge Scots-Irish Festival

calendar_todaySeptember 26-28, 2026 location_onDandridge

About This Event

Free Celtic heritage festival on the shores of Loch Douglas (Douglas Lake) in historic downtown Dandridge. Features a Pipe & Drum Band Parade at noon, Highland dancing, Irish step dancing, Highland athletics, swordplay demonstrations, clan and heritage society exhibits, Celtic music on stage, and vendors with handcrafted goods and authentic Scottish, Irish, and American food. Kicks off with a live Friday night concert.

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Completely FREE admission - one of the best free festivals in the region. The Pipe & Drum Band Parade at noon is the highlight. Historic downtown Dandridge on the shores of Douglas Lake makes a stunning setting. Friday night concert kicks things off. Main entrance at Main St & Gay St (Hwy 92).

Cultural Festival Heritage Family-Friendly Highland Games Celtic Free

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