159th Scottish Highland Gathering & Games
Labor Day Weekend (August 30-31), 2025 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
A Bay Area tradition since 1866, California's largest and longest-running Scottish Games celebrates the very best of Scottish competition, culture and entertainment for all the family to enjoy.
Scottish competitions include heavy athletics, highland dancing, piping and drumming, soccer, and sheepdog trials. Live entertainment includes Scottish folk musicians and celtic rock bands, as well as Scottish country dancing, living history, birds of prey and celtic animal exhibitions. A daily Grandstand Show features the Games' opening & closing ceremonies with performances from special guest military & pipe bands and the spectacular 'massed bands' comprised of hundreds of pipers and drummers. Be sure to check out our Games Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for more information.
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With thanks to all our Sponsors
The American Friends of Erskine
Established in 2003 to support Scotland's Erskine Hospital for Scottish Veterans, the American Friends of Erskine is the Caledonian Club of San Francisco's nominated charity. They were at the 158th annual Scottish Highland Gathering & Games helping to raise funds for Scotland's veterans. We look forward to welcoming them back during Labor Day Weekend 2025. In the meantime, click the button below to learn more about how the American Friends of Erskine continue to support Scotland's veterans.