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Scottish Festival and Games
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Scottish Festival and Games
Join us at Little Arrow Outdoor Resort for the 44th Annual Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival and Games, taking place on May 16-17, 2026, at the Townsend Visitors Center in Townsend, Tennessee.
Celebrating its 44th year, this festival is Tennessee’s oldest celebration of Scottish, Irish, and Celtic culture.
Highlights of the event include:
- Live Music: Experience high-energy Celtic rock and traditional Gaelic folk across three entertainment stages.
- Competitions: Marvel at heavy athletics, piping and drumming contests, and the elegance of Highland dance competitions.
- Cultural Experiences: Explore clan heritage, watch sheep herding demonstrations, sample whisky tastings, and try your hand at axe throwing.
Tickets will be available online starting February 1, 2026. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the official event page.
Make your visit stress-free by staying at Little Arrow, located between the festival grounds and the entrance to the national park, in Townsend. We can’t wait to celebrate Scottish heritage with you!
Details
Date:
May 16, 2026 to May 17, 2026Event Category:
Event, Family Fun, Festival, Live MusicEvent Website:
https://www.smokymountaingames.org/Locations
central teepeelittle arrow outdoor resort
118 stables drive
townsend, tennessee
Phone:
+1 865.123.4567
ALL Events
Scottish Festival and Games
Join us at Little Arrow Outdoor Resort for the 44th Annual Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival and Games, taking place on May 16-17, 2026, at the Townsend Visitors Center in Townsend, Tennessee.
Celebrating its 44th year, this festival is Tennessee’s oldest celebration of Scottish, Irish, and Celtic culture.
Highlights of the event include:
- Live Music: Experience high-energy Celtic rock and traditional Gaelic folk across three entertainment stages.
- Competitions: Marvel at heavy athletics, piping and drumming contests, and the elegance of Highland dance competitions.
- Cultural Experiences: Explore clan heritage, watch sheep herding demonstrations, sample whisky tastings, and try your hand at axe throwing.
Tickets will be available online starting February 1, 2026. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the official event page.
Make your visit stress-free by staying at Little Arrow, located between the festival grounds and the entrance to the national park, in Townsend. We can’t wait to celebrate Scottish heritage with you!
Details
Date:
May 16, 2026 to May 17, 2026Event Category:
Event, Family Fun, Festival, Live MusicEvent Website:
https://www.smokymountaingames.org/Locations
central teepeelittle arrow outdoor resort
118 stables drive
townsend, tennessee
Phone:
+1 865.123.4567
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Think you know your facts? Gather your team and come to the Lookout Pavilion every Friday at 7pm to compete for bragging rights! Open to all ages. Adult supervision for […]
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Join us at Little Arrow Outdoor Resort for the 6th Annual Smoky Mountain Bigfoot Festival on May 2, 2026, at the Townsend Event Center, located at 7930 E Lamar Alexander […]
$10 – $175
Join us every other Saturday at 10AM in the Lookout Pavilion to create your own one-of-a-kind souvenir t-shirt to remember your stay here at Little Arrow! We have a variety […]
$25
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Join us for a new annual event: The Kentucky Derby Viewing Party! We will display the race on the big screen in our Lookout Pavilion. Be sure to wear your […] |
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Join us for a creative friends & family craft at 10am in the Lookout Pavilion. First come first served based on supplies. Adult supervision required for children. For guests only.
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Immerse yourself in the charm of Little Arrow's scenic surroundings while indulging in a delightful shopping experience with Forever Linx Permanent Jewelry. Join us to explore the exclusive collection from […]
Think you know your facts? Gather your team and come to the Lookout Pavilion every Friday at 7pm to compete for bragging rights! Open to all ages. Adult supervision for […]
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🎨Calling all creatives!🎨 Come one, come all, for a painting class with local visual artist, Divina Lutz, in our Lookout Pavilion. With 40 years of experience, she will guide attendees […]
$25
Join us for live music from Ben Russell at the Lookout Pavilion! 🎤Performing from 6-9pm on Saturday, May 9th & Saturday, May 16th. 🎶We look forward to seeing you there!
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🎉We're celebrating you, Mom, with some brunch bites and "Mom-osas" from 9AM - 11AM at the Point & Feather Coffee Lounge!🎉 Start your day with us by grabbing a snackable […]
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Gather family and friends and come enjoy East Tennessee's finest BBQ at Bob's Smoking Somethin' food truck! All your BBQ favorites, including brisket, pulled pork, smoked sandwiches, mac and cheese, […] |
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Think you know your facts? Gather your team and come to the Lookout Pavilion every Friday at 7pm to compete for bragging rights! Open to all ages. Adult supervision for […]
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Join us at Little Arrow Outdoor Resort for the 44th Annual Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival and Games, taking place on May 16-17, 2026, at the Townsend Visitors Center in Townsend, […]
$15 – $35
Join us every other Saturday at 10AM in the Lookout Pavilion to create your own one-of-a-kind souvenir t-shirt to remember your stay here at Little Arrow! We have a variety […]
$25
Immerse yourself in the charm of Little Arrow's scenic surroundings while indulging in a delightful shopping experience with Forever Linx Permanent Jewelry. Join us to explore the exclusive collection from […]
Join us for live music from Ben Russell at the Lookout Pavilion! 🎤Performing from 6-9pm on Saturday, May 9th & Saturday, May 16th. 🎶We look forward to seeing you there!
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Think you know your facts? Gather your team and come to the Lookout Pavilion every Friday at 7pm to compete for bragging rights! Open to all ages. Adult supervision for […]
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Join us for a creative friends & family craft every other Saturday at 10am located in the Lookout Pavilion. First come first served based on supplies. Adult supervision required for […]
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Immerse yourself in the charm of Little Arrow's scenic surroundings while indulging in a delightful shopping experience with Forever Linx Permanent Jewelry. Join us to explore the exclusive collection from […] 
Smiley Swirl is a family run mobile ice cream shop that offers cones, cups, shakes, bars and sundaes! Cash preferred. Times & dates are subject to change. Follow along with […] 
This fun group from Maryville, TN, features a variety of rock covers! Rock the night away with them in our Lookout Pavilion from 7:00-9:00PM! Free to attend!
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All are welcome! Join us for worship, church service, and community fellowship in the Lookout Pavilion at 9:30am on Sunday mornings!
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Celebrate Memorial Day with a spirited Cornhole Tournament on Sunday, May 24th, at 1pm! Grab a teammate, bring your A-game, and join us for an evening of friendly competition. […]
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Crave Food Truck features gourmet hot dogs and hometown BBQ! #BEATTHECRAVING Check out their delicious menu here! From ultimate hot dogs with your choice of toppings to salads, sandwiches, and especially […] |
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Smiley Swirl is a family run mobile ice cream shop that offers cones, cups, shakes, bars and sundaes! Cash preferred. Times & dates are subject to change. Follow along with […]
Think you know your facts? Gather your team and come to the Lookout Pavilion every Friday at 7pm to compete for bragging rights! Open to all ages. Adult supervision for […]
Free
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1 event,
Join us every other Saturday at 10AM in the Lookout Pavilion to create your own one-of-a-kind souvenir t-shirt to remember your stay here at Little Arrow! We have a variety […]
$25
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All are welcome! Join us for worship, church service, and community fellowship in the Lookout Pavilion at 9:30am on Sunday mornings!
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CHARM uses regional volunteer mission teams who come to Little Arrow to conduct summer children's day camps and family fun nights. Their day camps start at 10am each day and […]
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Smiley Swirl is a family run mobile ice cream shop that offers cones, cups, shakes, bars and sundaes! Cash preferred. Times & dates are subject to change. Follow along with […] |
4 events,
Join us for a creative friends & family craft every other Saturday at 10am located in the Lookout Pavilion. First come first served based on supplies. Adult supervision required for […]
Free
Immerse yourself in the charm of Little Arrow's scenic surroundings while indulging in a delightful shopping experience with Forever Linx Permanent Jewelry. Join us to explore the exclusive collection from […] 
🎶Join us at the Lookout Pavilion for live music from Doug Wilhite!🎶 Doug was born in the thick of Blues Country on the banks of the Mighty Mississippi in Helena, […]
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