46th arkansas scottish festival & Homecoming

October 23-25, 2026

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Electric vehicle charging stations are available in the crescent parking lot across from the Lyon College Welcome Center (Admissions and Financial Aid).

PRESENTED BY LYON COLLEGE and Experience independence

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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.

Special Events Ticket Sales • Patron Registration • Clan Registration • Vendor Registration • advertising become a sponsor

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.

Featured events

Entertainment tent

**$35 Adults, Children $5, View Only $5•**
**South side of Brown Fine Arts Building**
Glasgow Chip Shop Menu
Fish, Fresh Fried ‘Chips‘, BBQ & Beans

Cocktail Hour, Feast, Ceilidh, and Dancing

**$75 • Tables $550**
**Edward Commons, Patterson Hall**
**Cocktail Hour**
Cocktail Shrimp, Garlic & Mushroom Puff Pastry, and Spinach Puff Pastry
**Dinner Ceilidh Menu**
Salmon, Peas, Tatties & Neeps, Stovies, Scottish Beef Stew, Scotch Broth - Vegetarian Stew, Rolls, Salad, And Shortbread with yummy toppings!

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Presenting Sponsors

thank you to our 2026 sponsors

Festival Title Sponsor

Feast & Ceilidh Presenting Sponsor -

Entertainment Zone Tent Presenting Sponsor -

Alex Beaton Stage Sponsor -

Highland Games Presenting Sponsor - Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce

Highland Dancing Sponsors -

Sheep Dog Demo Sponsors - Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce

Director's Reception Presenting Sponsors -

VIP Hospitality Presenting Sponsors - Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce

Lil' Highlanders Fun Zone Presenting Sponsors -

Dog Show Presenting Sponsors -

Sustaining Sponsors -

Supporting Sponsors -

Scots Tailgate Field -

Friends of the Festival Ad Sponsors -

Tartan Society Ad Sponsors -

Alumni Awards Banquet Sponsor -

Alumni Awards Banquet Entertainment Sponsor

Alumni Social Sponsor -

Club 50 Sponsor -