New Brunswick Highland Games Festival

New Brunswick Highland Games Festival Since 1981, the New Brunswick Highland Games have been working to advance knowledge of the Scottish “Be a Scot” for the weekend! Fredericton, NB, Canada.

July 28-30, 2022

Enjoy world-class Piping and Drumming and the crowd favourite, Massed Bands - a spectacular sight with hundreds of pipers and drummers marching together. Watch the strength of the Scottish Athletics, admire the Highland Dance competitions and enjoy Celtic Music. Don’t miss our Friday night concert! Explore Scottish history along the Avenue of the Clans, sample haggis, and browse

wares from Celtic Vendors. Join a Workshop and learn how to play the bagpipes, speak Gaelic, or sample whiskey. There’s fun for everyone including mini-golf in the Kids Corner. Located on the Grounds of Government House, Woodstock Road. Don’t miss the best and largest Highland Games Festival in Atlantic Canada!

💳 We’re Going Cashless at Officers’ Square 💳Please note that the Friday and Saturday night shows at Officers’ Square wil...
06/04/2026

💳 We’re Going Cashless at Officers’ Square 💳

Please note that the Friday and Saturday night shows at Officers’ Square will be cashless.

Credit and debit payments will be accepted throughout the venue.

There will be no ATM on site—so we recommend planning ahead.

For more festival information:
🔗 https://www.highlandgames.ca/faqs/

🙌 Be Part of the Games 🙌Volunteer sign-up is now open!The New Brunswick Highland Games Festival is powered by an incredi...
06/02/2026

🙌 Be Part of the Games 🙌

Volunteer sign-up is now open!

The New Brunswick Highland Games Festival is powered by an incredible team of volunteers who help bring one of Fredericton’s biggest summer festivals to life each year.

Whether you’re helping guests at the gates, supporting events, pouring drinks in the Ceilidh Tent, or working behind the scenes, there’s a role for everyone on our volunteer team.

Meet new people, experience the festival from the inside, and be part of an unforgettable weekend celebrating Scottish & Celtic culture.

🎟️ Volunteer perks include festival access, a volunteer t-shirt, snacks, and more!

Sign up today:
🔗 https://www.highlandgames.ca/volunteers/

🏆 Calling All Dancers, Pipers & Drummers! 🏆Registration for the Highland Dance and Piping & Drumming Competitions opens ...
06/01/2026

🏆 Calling All Dancers, Pipers & Drummers! 🏆

Registration for the Highland Dance and Piping & Drumming Competitions opens today!

Whether you're a returning competitor or planning your first trip to the Games, we look forward to welcoming talented performers from across the region and beyond.

📅 Registration is open June 1st until July 2nd

💃 Highland Dance Registration:
🔗 https://www.highlandgames.ca/dancing-info/

🎵 Piping & Drumming Registration:
🔗 https://www.highlandgames.ca/competitor-information-piping-drumming/

⏰ LAST CALL — Spring Sale Ends May 31st ⏰This is your final chance to grab Spring Sale tickets before prices go up.Don’t...
05/29/2026

⏰ LAST CALL — Spring Sale Ends May 31st ⏰

This is your final chance to grab Spring Sale tickets before prices go up.

Don’t wait—lock in your spot at the New Brunswick Highland Games Festival today.

🎟️Get your tickets here: https://www.highlandgames.ca/tickets/

🎶 Live Music at Officers’ Square 🎶Experience the energy of live music in the heart of Downtown Fredericton during the Ne...
05/28/2026

🎶 Live Music at Officers’ Square 🎶

Experience the energy of live music in the heart of Downtown Fredericton during the New Brunswick Highland Games Festival.

Following an unforgettable 2025 concert featuring Alan Doyle and more than 3,500 attendees, Officers’ Square returns with two incredible nights of East Coast music and celebration.

🎤 Friday Night
Mary Frances Leahy & Jimmy Rankin

🎤 Saturday Night
Vishtèn, The Stanfields & Joel Plaskett Emergency

🎟️ Get your tickets today:
🔗 https://www.highlandgames.ca/tickets/

⚠️ Vendor Scam Warning ⚠️We’ve been made aware of fraudulent messages being sent to potential vendors claiming to repres...
05/26/2026

⚠️ Vendor Scam Warning ⚠️

We’ve been made aware of fraudulent messages being sent to potential vendors claiming to represent the New Brunswick Highland Games Festival.

Please note that all vendor applications are handled through our official website only.

If you receive suspicious messages regarding vendor opportunities, please do not send payment or personal information.

For official vendor information and applications, please visit:
🔗 https://www.highlandgames.ca/vendors/

🎟️ Don’t Miss Your Chance to Save!Our Spring Sale pricing is still available—but not for long.This is your opportunity t...
05/20/2026

🎟️ Don’t Miss Your Chance to Save!

Our Spring Sale pricing is still available—but not for long.

This is your opportunity to grab tickets before prices increase on May 31 and regular pricing takes effect.

Get your tickets here: https://www.highlandgames.ca/tickets/

⏳ FINAL DAY TO APPLY — Don’t miss your chance!We’re looking for an Associate Festival Producer to join our team for the ...
05/11/2026

⏳ FINAL DAY TO APPLY — Don’t miss your chance!

We’re looking for an Associate Festival Producer to join our team for the New Brunswick Highland Games Festival.

If you’re interested in event planning and want hands-on experience with a long-running, volunteer-driven festival, we want to hear from you.

📅 8-week position starting June 3
🎪 Be part of a festival that’s been celebrating Scottish & Celtic culture since 1981

Apply by May 12th

📧 Send your resume (cover letter optional) to [email protected]

Full Details: https://www.highlandgames.ca/were-hiring-an-associate-festival-producer-2/

🚨 LAST CALL — Applications close tomorrow! 🚨We’re hiring a Marketing & Festival Coordinator (summer student) for the New...
05/11/2026

🚨 LAST CALL — Applications close tomorrow! 🚨

We’re hiring a Marketing & Festival Coordinator (summer student) for the New Brunswick Highland Games Festival.

If you’re into marketing, events, and Celtic culture, this is your chance to be part of one of Fredericton’s most iconic festivals.

📅 8-week position starting June 3
📍 Work alongside a passionate volunteer team
🎓 Canada Summer Jobs position (ages 15-30, must be eligible to work in Canada)

Don’t miss out—apply by May 12th!

📧 Send your resume (cover letter optional) to [email protected]
Full Details: https://www.highlandgames.ca/were-hiring-a-marketing-festival-coordinator-2/

🌸 Spring Sale is On Now! 🌸Missed our Early Bird pricing? You’ve still got time to save.Our Spring Sale tickets are avail...
05/06/2026

🌸 Spring Sale is On Now! 🌸

Missed our Early Bird pricing? You’ve still got time to save.

Our Spring Sale tickets are available now—priced higher than Early Bird, but still lower than regular online and gate prices.

Lock in your spot at the New Brunswick Highland Games Festival before prices go up again May 31 🎟️

Get your tickets here: https://www.highlandgames.ca/tickets/

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