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NH Highland Games & Festival

Competitions, Music, Scottish Food and More

Experience the spirit of Scotland – distilled into a single weekend at the NH Highland Games & Festival. See world-class athletes, enjoy live music and entertainment, Scottish food & drink, free seminars, demonstrations, and much more.

September 19, 2025 - September 21, 2025
Resort base areas
NH Highland Games athletic field

Resort Access

Access to Loon

Welcome to the NH Highland Games & Festival.

To access the resort during the Festival, an event ticket is required.

Festival Highlights

  • NH Scot heavy athletics competitor

    Competitions

    Watch Highland dance, pipe and drum, fiddle and harp competitions. Plus the popular sheepdog trials and the heavy athletic competitions.

  • Falconry seminar

    Seminars

    Seminars include whisky & beer tasting, and a look back at Scottish history. Demonstrations and workshops are also available for harp, fiddle, and Scottish country dancing.

  • Albannach singer

    Concerts

    Each year, people gather at the NH Highland Games & Festival, eager to enjoy Scottish and Gaelic music, ranging from lively tunes and soulful ballads to tribal beats.

Scottish sweet treats
Sheep Dog TrialsSheep Dog Trials

All Things Scot

Savor Scottish Delights

Meat pies, bridies, haggis, and a variety of sweet treats and traditional festival fare available at several food venues. The Vendor Village is where you'll find kilts, piping supplies, tartans and more must-have items for yourself or as a gift.

Sheep Dog Trials

Dogs, guided by their handlers using personalized whistle commands, are judged on their performance and efficiency to guide a pack of sheep through obstacles in the fastest time.

Clan Village

Searching for your Scottish roots? Visit Clan Village to find your family’s clan and learn more about your Scottish heritage.

Resort Activities

  • gondola skyrides

    Gondola Skyrides to Loon Peak

    Board the 4-passenger White Mountain Express Gondola, and travel 1,738 vertical feet to the summit of Loon Peak. Marvel at the jaw-dropping views of the surrounding peaks and valley.

  • Kancamagus 8

    Kancamagus 8

    Catch a ride on the Kanc 8 high-speed chairlift. Or, gear up for the lift-served Bike Park, with terrain for beginners and seasoned riders alike.

Parking + Shuttles

General Parking

  • General parking is located in the towns of Lincoln and Woodstock.
  • All parking is free.
  • Follow signs to designated parking areas and ride free shuttle buses to Loon Mountain Resort.
  • Shuttles run from 8AM to 6PM daily (hours extended as needed)

Handicap Parking Information

  • Park at the Pemigewasset Base Camp at South Peak.
  • You will board a handicap-equipped bus to be driven on the event grounds.

Know Your Shuttle Route

  • Each lot has a designated shuttle route (number 1, 2 or 3). Knowing your parking lot will help you board the correct shuttle when you leave the festival.

Evening Concerts + Events

  • Evening concert parking is free and is located on-site at Loon Mountain Resort.
  • There is no shuttle service for evening events.

Route 1 Shuttle Stops

Inn Seasons at Pollard Brook
Kancamagus Recreation Area
Nordic Inn
Rivergreen
Escape Route Parking Lots A, B, C, D, E
Bluegreen Vacations South Mountain
Riverwalk Resort
Jean's Playhouse
Lin-Wood School
The Lodge at Lincoln Station
Hampton Inn

Know Before You Go

Loon App

The Loon Mountain Resort App is your all access pass. Stay up to date with events, lifts, parking and shuttle notifications.
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Pets
Only service animals are allowed on the grounds during the Highland Games. Pets are not permitted, and cannot be left in your vehicle. Please leave your pet at home.

Firearms
Firearms are not allowed on the grounds during the Highland Games.

Dress for Success
This is an outdoor event. Dress according to the weather, and wear comfortable footwear. Your feet will thank you.

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