󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Longs Peak Scottish & Irish Highland Festival in Estes Park🇮🇪

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
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⏰ Group Meetup Time: 10:00 AM (Saturday) - 4:00PM (Sunday)**
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📍 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!