45th Arkansas Scottish Festival and Homecoming

Every year Arkansas’ oldest city, Batesville, plays host to one of America’s most popular Scottish festivals. 

Pipers, drummers, dancers, athletes, Scottish clans, and vendors travel from all corners of the country to attend the event.

Scotsfest Schedule:

8 a.m.-4 p.m: 
Open Classes

12 p.m. - Festival Soft Opening 
Vendors & Clans

 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Tartan Weaving Demonstration
(Alphin 104)

4–8 p.m.
Director’s Reception
Clan Village

5:30 p.m.
Annual Lyon College Alumni Awards Celebration
(Edward Commons: Cocktails 5:30 p.m., Dinner and Program 6-8 p.m.)

FREE Rocket-Building Workshop
(Derby 131)
Build your own rocket and launch on Saturday!

8:30-10:30 p.m.
Alumni & Friends Social
(Polk & Paddle, 3rd Street, Downtown Batesville)