Arkansas Scottish Festival
About this event
The Arkansas Scottish Festival is a cultural festival in Batesville, Arkansas, at Lyon College. The 2026 event takes place Oct 23–25, 2026. ScotsFest at Lyon College is one of the premier Scottish festivals in the South, with Highland games, pipe band and dance competitions, clan gatherings, and Celtic music on the Batesville campus.
Annual, October weekend at Lyon College
Location & directions
Lyon College, 2300 Highland Road, Batesville, AR 72501
Frequently asked questions
When is Arkansas Scottish Festival 2026?
Arkansas Scottish Festival takes place Oct 23–25, 2026 in Batesville, Arkansas. Annual, October weekend at Lyon College
Where is Arkansas Scottish Festival held?
Arkansas Scottish Festival is held in Batesville, Arkansas, at Lyon College, 2300 Highland Road, Batesville, AR 72501.
What is Arkansas Scottish Festival?
ScotsFest at Lyon College is one of the premier Scottish festivals in the South, with Highland games, pipe band and dance competitions, clan gatherings, and Celtic music on the Batesville campus.
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