Two full days of the celebration of Celtic culture and traditions!
All events go on, rain or shine! You’re coming to the mountains so bring your layers.
- All minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
- Sorry no dogs due to Town of Canmore bylaw
- Bottled water now available again for sale on-site!
- Please check for event parking and how to access the site
- Bring your own lawn chairs for the field events
- All ticket purchases are non-refundable
- Times subject to change without notice
Whatever the weather, the entertainment will be there for you, along with lots of great food and a heated festival tent. The atmosphere will be buzzing with anticipation of the competitions and events.
Join us for a full slate of events comprising the Highland Games. Enjoy the pancake breakfast, highland dance competition, piping and drumming competitions, drum majors contest, heavy sports, tug of war, sheepdogs, Celtic Market, Clan Village, British Car & Motorcycle Show, Scotch tasting, traditional food and beverages, food trucks, beer garden, and Sandy’s Bar (By the Sports Area 10 am – 7 pm), massed bands and more.
Saturday, August 30 – The Canmore Highland Games
Saturday, August 30 – Taste of the Highlands

This event is a separate ticketed event which has been a very popular happening since it’s inception.
Links to full event particulars and ticket options will be shown here as soon as available in 2025.
Sunday, August 31 – The Canmore Highland Games
Sunday, August 31 – The Canmore Ceilidh
2025 Headliners – The Rollin Drones!

This event is a separate ticketed event which has been a very popular happening since it’s inception.