Tartan Day South honors the Celtic culture and heritage in South Carolina’s Midlands region. The traditions of the United Kingdom – Ireland, Scotland and England are showcased. The main event is in Cayce at the Historic Columbia Speedway on Saturday. Other free and paid events are held in West Columbia, Cayce and  Lexington. The event is held to benefit the nonprofit River Alliance, which strives to connect people to our rivers – Broad, Saluda and Congaree – while protecting these bodies of water.

2025 Schedule of Events

April 5, 2025

Tartan Day South Highland Games & Celtic Festival

Location: Historic Columbia Speedway  | 2001 Charleston Highway, Cayce SC

Gates Open: 8:30 AM

8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Highland Athletics Continue Throughout the Day (Lunch Break 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM)

12:00 PM – Welcome Ceremony on Athletic Field and Parade of Celtic Nations plus Order of the Flaming Caber Induction

It’s a Great Day to be in Cayce

Entertainment Tent

10:15 AM - Eireann's Call

11:15 AM - Syr

12:30 PM - Tuatha Dea

1:30 PM - Eireann's Call

2:45 PM - Syr

4:00 PM - Tuatha Dea

Carolina British Classic Car Show XVI

9:00 AM - Registration Begins

9:00 AM - Open Display

2:30 PM - Awards Ceremony

Herding Dogs / Birds of Prey

10:30 AM - Birds of Prey

11:00 AM - Herding Dogs

12:30 PM - Birds of Prey

1:15 PM - Herding Dogs

2:15 PM - Birds of Prey

3:15 PM - Herding Dogs

4:15 PM - Birds of Prey

Dance Tent

10:00 AM - Scottish Country Day Dance

10:40 AM - Irish Step Dance

11:30 AM - Highland Dance

12:45 PM - Irish Step Dance

1:45 PM - Scottish Country Day Dance

2:45 PM - Highland Dance

3:30 PM - Irish Step Dance

The Pub Tent

11:00 AM - The Crossjacks

12:30 PM - EJ Campbell

1:30 PM - The Crossjacks

2:30 PM - EJ Campbell

3:30 PM - The Crossjacks

Tasting Tent

Scotch & Irish Whiskey Seminar

Must Be 21 or Over to Purchase Tickets – Seating Limited

1:00 PM - Session 1

2:15 PM - Session 2

3:30 PM - Session 3

Wee Games

3:00 PM - Near Dance Tent in Kids Area

Drumsmoke

Location: Historic Columbia Speedway Campground  | 2001 Charleston Highway, Cayce SC

Event Starts Around: 7:00 PM

FREE – Hosted by Tuatha Dea

Some drums provided. You can also bring your own.

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Date: April 3 - 6, 2025