45th arkansas scottish festival & Homecoming

October 17-19, 2025

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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.

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Ranked #7 of “the top 100 things to do in arkansas” by AY magazine.

Lyon College, located in Batesville, hosts the Arkansas Scottish Festival, one of the premier Scottish festivals in the United States. Established in 1979 as the Highland Games, the festival is emblematic of the College, its Scottish heritage, and its Presbyterian connection. Over the years, the festival has grown from a small Scottish fair to one of the top venues in the South Central United States for pipers, bands, dancers, and athletes. 

Join us for a weekend full of piping competitions, delicious food, and unique handmade crafts. Gates open 8 a.m Saturday morning and opening ceremonies will begin at 12 p.m. with a parade of massed bands and clans. 

Presenting Sponsors

 
 

thank you to our 2025 sponsors

Festival Title Sponsor

Feast & Ceilidh Presenting Sponsor

Entertainment Zone Tent Presenting Sponsor

Highland Games Presenting Sponsor

Highland Dancing Presenting Sponsor

Sheep Dog Demo Sponsor

Director's Reception Presenting Sponsor

VIP Hospitality Tent Presenting Sponsor

Lil' Highlanders Fun Zone Presenting Sponsor

Dog Show Presenting Sponsor

Sustaining Sponsor

Supporting Sponsor

Friends of the Festival Ad Sponsor

Tartan Society Ad Sponsor

Alumni Awards Banquet Sponsor

Alumni Awards Banquet Entertainment Sponsor

Alumni Social Sponsor

Club 50 Sponsor

Black Student Association Alumni/Student Reunion