🏋️ Athletes · 💃 Dancers · 🎺 Pipers & Drummers · ⚔️ Warriors
Test your skills against the best! Whether you're a seasoned competitor or first-timer, Scotfest welcomes athletes, dancers, musicians, and combat enthusiasts of all levels.
Choose your discipline and register to compete
Traditional heavy events including caber toss, stone put, weight for distance, weight for height, and hammer throw.
Competitive Highland dancing including Sword Dance, Seann Triubhas, Highland Fling, and more traditional dances.
Solo piping, drumming competitions, and pipe band contests sanctioned by regional piping associations.
Scottish clans compete for overall championship points through participation and representation at the festival.
Lift and place heavy stones (200-400+ lbs) onto platforms. Test your raw strength in this ancient Scottish tradition.
Ancient Scottish grappling sport. Competitors grip each other's back and attempt to throw their opponent. Four weight classes compete.
Follow these steps to compete at Scotfest 2026
Select which competition(s) you want to enter
Fill out registration form with your details
Submit payment to confirm registration
Receive email with competition details
Begins January 24, 2026
Get discounted entry fees and guaranteed placement
August 31st, 2026
Standard fees apply, subject to availability
Late Registration: Day-of registration available for select events (space permitting) at increased rates
Contact our competition coordinator to get started or ask questions about specific events
Competition Email: [email protected]