Labor Day Weekend (September 5-6), 2026 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.
Hosted by the Caledonian Club of San Francisco, this year's milestone 160th Annual Scottish Highland Gathering & Games features the 2026 Men’s Scottish Heavy Athletics World Championships, along with our 50th annual U.S. Invitational Heavy Athletics Championships.
Other traditional competitions to look out for include Scottish Highland dancing, piping and drumming, soccer competitions, and sheepdog trials. Live entertainment will showcase Scottish folk musicians, Celtic rock bands, Scottish country dancing, living history demonstrations, birds of prey, and Celtic animal exhibitions.
Each day, the Grandstand Show features the Games’ opening and closing ceremonies with special guest military and pipe bands, culminating in the iconic Massed Bands; when hundreds of pipers and drummers unite in an unforgettable sight and sound.
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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. The American Friends of Erskine participated in the 159th annual Scottish Highland Gathering & Games, to help raise funds for Scotland's veterans. This event showcases the rich culture and heritage of Scotland while supporting an important cause. Please click the button below to learn more about how the American Friends of Erskine continue to support Scotland's veterans.