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Celebrate the rich heritage of Scotland at the Central Florida Scottish Highland Games

Taking place at 1000 Central Winds Dr, Winter Springs, enjoy music, food, traditional athletics and more.

Bagpipe band in kilts performs at an outdoor event. Bright yellow tents and a crowd in the background. Festive and lively atmosphere. Central Florida Scottish Highland Games


The Central Florida Scottish Highland Games, the largest community event in Seminole County, organized each year by the Scottish-American Society of Central Florida, was created to promote and preserve Scottish heritage.


Each January, the two-day gathering welcomes thousands of visitors to Central Winds Park in Winter Springs, with this year' event taking place on Saturday, January 18, and Sunday, January 19, 2025.


Man in kilt tosses caber at Highland games; another in kilt watches. Green field, blue tent, and spectators in the background. Central Florida Scottish Highland Games

The festival begins on Saturday with competitions in Scottish heavy athletics, Highland dance, bagpiping, and baking. The weekend hosts cultural activities, including Border Collie demonstrations, Scottish clans, musical performances, a medieval camp, ax throwing, and more.


There is also the popular Boulder Boogie event, where contestants vie for bragging rights of carrying the heaviest stone the farthest distance without dropping it.




The festival is a family-friendly event featuring a non-competitive “Kids Games” version of Scottish athletics and other activities.


Each year the festival features the best Celtic artisans presenting jewelry, clothing, artistry, weaponry, and more. There is plenty of food and drink: beer, wine, whiskey, fish-n-chips, scotch-egg, and even haggis tacos.


The whiskey tasting welcomes attendees to sample expertly curated rare and unique whiskies.


Two dancers in tartan outfits perform on stage; one in red, the other in blue. They wear numbered bibs. Background shows a tent setting. Central Florida Scottish Highland Games

The Ceilidh, (Scottish gathering) features multiple Celtic-rock bands, all included with admission. There is something for everyone at the Central Florida Scottish Highland Games.


Tickets are on sale now—visit https://www.flascot.com/index.html for details.


Aerial view of a crowded outdoor festival with tents, vibrant blankets, and people on a sunny day, surrounded by trees. Central Florida Scottish Highland Games

Pack your folding chairs, water, sunscreen, and get ready for a full day of Scottish fun.


Get there early and consider using a ride-share service to avoid a parking hassle. There’s off-site parking with a complimentary shuttle available at Winter Springs Elementary School and Foundry Church.




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