Arkansas Scottish Festival

Friday, Oct 18, 2024 at 8:00am

Various location in Batesville, AR
870-307-7000

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.
General admission is Free.ScotsFest will continue, rain or shine. In case of rain, check the list below for events moved.

Schedule Of Events

8am - 3 pm - Open Classes (See Graphic)

9am - 12 pm - Founders Day Choir Reunion
(Sloan Auditorium, Brown Chapel)

11am - 12 - Founders Day Convocation

(Sloan Auditorium, Brown Chapel)

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12pm - Festival Soft Opening
Vendors, Clans, and Vintage Bazaar

4–8 pm - Director’s Reception

(Highland House, 2030 Bearette St.)

5:30 pm - Annual Lyon College Alumni Awards Celebration

(Garner Recreation Center: Cocktails 5:30, Dinner And Program 6-8pm)

7-9 pm - Free Rocket-Building Workshop (Derby 131)

Build Your Own Rocket and Launch On Saturday!

7:30-10:30 pm - Alumni and Friends Social
(Flyway Brewing Co. Entertainment Zone, Brown Fine Arts Building South Lawn)

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