Radford Highlanders Festival

10/14/2025

10/14/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Radford Highlanders Festival and Homecoming Weekend!

We extend our sincere thanks to all the clans, dedicated staff, talented musicians and performers, skilled athletes, wonderful food and merchandise vendors, and our valued city partners. Your efforts and enthusiasm made this year’s celebration a true success! We can't WAIT for next year!

10/13/2025

Thanks for coming WSLS 10 / WSLS.com !

The Radford Highlanders Festival is a day full of athletic spectacle, live music and community bonding. See what locals had to say about the event here.

10/13/2025

10/11/2025

Today's the day! Hear the sound of bagpipes fill the air at the Radford Highlanders Festival. Come enjoy food, music, Highland games, and more.

Parking is open to the public and free in all lots that aren't reserved.

We hope to see you there! Events kick off at 9!

10/10/2025

While you’re soaking up all the fun at the Radford Highlanders Festival tomorrow, be sure to check out the music happening at the Clocks Plaza Stage!
Enjoy performances by talented Radford University students and employees all day long!
10 a.m. – João Ramos (Classical and Brazilian guitar)
11 a.m. – Iron Saddle (Country and blues mix)
1 p.m. – Copy Cat Syndrome (Neo-soul, funk and pop fusion)
2:15 p.m. – Johnny Cake and the Lunch Truck (Bluegrass, jazzy bluegrass and bluegrassy jazz)
View the complete Schedule of Events and musical lineup.

Each year, the Radford Highlanders Festival brings in musical acts for your listening pleasure!

10/07/2025

Here is the schedule for the Radford Highlanders Festival! Come out this weekend to take part in all of the fun with plenty of food, music, fun, and Scottish-themed events for all ages!

09/19/2025

We can't wait to see Ally the Piper here in a few more weeks!

Only TWO more festivals on the schedule this year! But do not worry, I have some big announcements coming next week!

08/28/2025

Returning to this year's Radford Highlander Festival:
New River Highland Cattle Farm & The Quack Pack USA

Our Favorite Highland cows will be returning this year for all of the pats and pictures! And the Quack Pack will be bringing the amazing sheep and duck working demonstrations! We're very excited to welcome both of these guests to the Radford University campus on October 11th!

08/27/2025

We are excited to announce, performing on the Main Stage at this year's Radford Highlander Festival will be Ally the Piper and the Tartan Terrors !

Ally the Piper is a viral internet sensation, renowned for modernizing the Great Highland bagpipe. She blends classic rock and heavy metal with Celtic influences, captivating audiences worldwide. Supported by legends like Metallica and Iron Maiden, Ally showcases her talent on various traditional instruments and is redefining the bagpipe's place in contemporary music.

Tartan Terrors bring their Celtic Invasion from Toronto, Canada, to festivals and shows across North America, blending the energy of a rock show with humor and stepdance, featuring a distinctive sound and a proud tradition of making Celtic music fun and accessible to any audience.

Come on out on October 11 to hear these amazing musical performers! We can't wait!