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Festival Info & FAQ 2025
ABOUT
The Colorado Highland Games (formerly known as the Colorado Scottish Festival) is returning to the Denver Polo Club BUT on a new weekend! We're excited to enjoy cooler temps and avoid conflicts with local events. Join us Saturday and Sunday, September 20th & 21st! The Festival is produced by the St Andrew Society of Colorado where “the Scots are a Mile High” with 2025 celebrating our 61th annual Highland Games!
Since 1963, the Festival has brought traditional Scottish Heavy Athletics, piping and drumming, Scottish Highland and Country dancing, as well as lively and fascinating Celtic culture to our Colorado friends and neighbors. Enjoy Celtic music and entertainment, Dogs of the British Isles, British Car Show (Sunday), Celtic food and merchandise, historical re-enactment with the Renaissance Scots, research your Scottish heritage and find your Clan!
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On Saturday, don’t miss the Bonnie Knees contest, and a 7pm concert (artist to be announced). For the very best Festival VIP experience, join our Thistle Club! And be sure to try a bit of haggis and whisky tasting! Enjoy a day of Scotland in your own backyard!
LOCATION
Denver Polo Club
6359 Airport Rd
Sedalia, CO 80135
WHAT ARE FESTIVAL HOURS?
Sat, September 20, 2025 9:00am to 8:00pm
Sun, September 21, 2025 9:00am to 5:00pm
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WHAT'S HAPPENING SATURDAY EVENING?
This year we are hosting Celtic Rock Concert at the Main Stage. - Artist to be announced
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HOW MUCH IS ADMISSION AND WHERE DO I GET TICKETS?
2025 TICKET PRICING
Day Pass:
$25 Adult
$15 Youth (7-17)
$15 Senior (55+) / Military
Under 7: FREE with paying adult
$80 Family 4 Pack (2 Adult & 2 Children)
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Weekend Pass:
$45 Adult
$35 Youth(7-17)
$35 Senior (55+) / Military
Under 7: FREE with paying adult
$145 Family 4 Pack (2 Adult & 2 Children)
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Save time in line and purchase advance tickets online!
WHAT LODGING IS AVAILABLE?
Our host hotels are the Courtyard Denver Southwest/Littleton & Resideence Inn Denver Southwest/Littleton, only 15 minutes from the festival grounds!
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Host Hotels:
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Courtyard Denver Southwest/Littleton
3056 W County Line Rd, Littleton, CO 80129
$139.00 USD per night - Last Day to Book : Tuesday, August 26, 2025
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Residence Inn Denver Southwest/Littleton
3090 W County Line Rd, Littleton, CO 80129
$149.00 USD per night - Last Day to Book : Tuesday, August 26, 2025
CLICK HERE TO Book your group rate for Colorado Highland Games​
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WHAT RULES ARE THERE?
• No Outside Food or Drink. Bringing your own alcoholic beverages onto the grounds is prohibited by law
and strictly enforced
• No Weapons (Other than Prior Authorized Displays or culturally relevant regalia)
• No Petitioning, Canvassing, or Campaigning within the Festival
• NO REFUNDS
• No Dogs unless registered as a participant in the Dogs of the British Isles event or state registered service dog.
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*** The Games maintains the right to remove anyone from the Festival premises for being over-intoxicated, inappropriate, rude, or violating any Festival rule or City Ordinance. Douglas County Police Department will be readily available at the Festival for any issue that may arise.
HANDICAPPED ASSESSIBILITY:
Accessible parking is available for those with state-issued placards or license plates.
Courtesy carts move throughout the parking area to transport guests to the Admission Gate. However, the number of carts is limited and wait times may be necessary.
ALTITUDE CONSIDERATIONS: Denver metro is a mile high (that's 5280ft)! Please hydrate prior to arrival. Use sunscreen regularly. Stay hydrated and continue to drink plenty of water. Shade areas are limited so wide brim hats and personal umbrellas are good ways bring some relief from the heat with you. Outside sealed water bottles are allowed.
CAN I BRING MY DOG?
No. Only pre-registered dogs participating as Dogs of the British Isles (only DBI breeds) and Registered Service Animals are allowed at the festival. Click here to register your dog as a DBI participant.
WHAT ARE THE DOGS OF THE BRITISH ISLES?
The Colorado Highland Games welcomes many people with English, Scottish, Irish and Welsh breeds to join us. Meet other dog-lovers, watch as dogs of the British Isles have their own parade at the 10:00am both Saturday and Sunday, and don’t miss the dogs from rescue shelters.
Best of all, bring your pet to the Traditional Celtic Kirkin' o' the Tartans (church-blessing) 9:30am on Sunday morning. We’ll be having the only Blessing of the Dogs ceremony at a festival in Colorado!
For more information or to register your English, Scottish, Irish or Welsh breed, contact british.dogs@ScottishGames.org. Registration is free!
WHERE DO I PARK?
Ample onsite parking is available for $5 per car, per day (cash only at the gate or pre-pay online). There is a hill leading down to the field. Courtesy carts move throughout the parking area to transport guests to the Admission Gate. However, the number of carts is limited and wait times may be necessary.
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ADA PARKING: Close-in ADA parking is available just north of the festival field. Space is limited and will be first come first served.
TELL ME MORE!
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What events are happening this year?
• Scottish Heavy Athletics (Rocky Mountain Scottish Athletes)
• Pipe Band Competitions
• Scottish Highland Dance Competition
• Dogs of the British Isles Exhibit (all weekend)
• British Car Show (Sunday only)
• Renaissance Scots (living history and re-enactment)
• A variety of wonderful Celtic vendors
• Scottish Clans, Societies
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What kinds of Scottish foods will be present?
• Haggis!
• Meat Pies, Fish n Chips, Pasties
• Scottish confections
• Authentic Scottish baked goods (by Rocky Mountain Highland Dancers) cream scones, shortbread, tablet, oatcakes, bannocks, and more...
Do proceeds from the Festival benefit any organizations?
• All proceeds benefit the St Andrew Society of Colorado (SASC) (non-profit/501c3).
• Open to all people with an interest in traditional Scottish culture.
• The Colorado Highland Games is an event of the SASC.
• The longest-running Scottish Highland games in Colorado celebrating our 60th annual games!
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