🏴✨Longs Peak Scottish & Irish Highland Festival in Estes Park✨🇮🇪
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Join us for a lively weekend in Estes Park, the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, celebrating Scottish & Irish culture at the annual Longs Peak Scottish and Irish Highland Festival !
Expect bagpipes, Highland Games, dancing, great food, and a Ceilidh Rock concert to top it all off on Saturday night.
📅 Dates: Saturday, September 12 – Sunday, September 13 ** ** ** ⏰ Group Meetup Time: 10:00 AM (Saturday) - 4:00PM (Sunday)** ** ** ** 📍 Location: Longs Peak Scottish Highland, Estes Park, CO 80517**
🎟️ Tickets & Entry
• Festival Day Pass: $35 (per day)
• Ceilidh Rock Concert: Additional $30
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👉 Please** purchase your tickets in advance directly through the festival website.
🏡 Accommodations (Important!)
• If you plan to stay overnight, you are responsible for your own lodging
• Highly recommended to coordinate group Airbnbs or share hotel rooms with other friends on Meetup or others you know to save on costs
• ⚠️ The longer you wait, the more expensive and limited accommodations will become
🚗 Travel Info
• ~1.5 hours from Denver
• ~50 minutes from Boulder
• Plan your drive and parking accordingly
🎶 SATURDAY: FESTIVAL FUN
Come immerse yourself in:
• Traditional live music & bagpipes
• Highland Games & athletic competitions
• Scottish & Irish food and drink
• Cultural performances and vendors
🎸 Evening Highlight:
• Ceilidh Rock Concert – a high-energy fusion of traditional and modern Celtic music
You’re welcome to join later in the day—just keep an eye on the group chat for our location!
🏨 SUNDAY: Explore Estes Park If you’re staying overnight, join us for a relaxed second day:
🏛️ The Stanley Hotel Visit @ 11:30AM
• Explore the historic haunted hotel and surrounding grounds
• Famous inspiration behind Stephen King’s “The Shining”
🏞️Downtown Estes Park @ 1PM & Departure
• Over 300 unique shops
• Scenic riverwalk trails
• We’ll head out around 4:00 PM Sunday
🦌 Wildlife Spotting Reminder ⚠️
• Elk and deer are commonly seen—even downtown!
• ⚠️ Do NOT approach or touch wildlife (they are still wild, even though they are close)
💸 What to Expect to Pay For
• Festival & concert tickets
• Food & drinks
• Merchandise
• Lodging (if staying overnight)
✨ Come for the culture, stay for the experience, and enjoy a unique mountain getaway with great people. Whether you’re dancing to bagpipes or exploring Estes the next day, this is one you won’t want to miss!