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Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival and Games

Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival and Games
7906 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy

Welcome to East Tennessee's premier celebration of Scottish culture and history, the Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival and Games. In 2022, the event moves to a new location at the Townsend Visitor Center (7906 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy.) in Townsend, Tenn.

Originally founded in 1981 as the Gatlinburg Scottish Festival and Games, the Games are one of the oldest Scottish Festivals in the country. In 2010, a new home was established in the city of Maryville on the grounds of historic Maryville College, home of "The Scots." Now in 2022, we have moved the event to a larger venue just down road in Townsend.

Upcoming Events at Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival and Games

Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival and Games

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 8:00am
Townsend Visitors Center
Townsend, TN
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Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival and Games

Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival and Games

Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 8:00am
Townsend Visitors Center
Townsend, TN
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Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival and Games

Recent News

43rd Annual Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival and Games

Scotland in the Smokies is calling you!!! Celebrating its 43rd year, the Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival and Games is Tennessee’s oldest festival of Scottish, Irish and Celtic culture. Presenting folk, roots, rock & pop music, highland…

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42nd Annual Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival and Games

SCOTLAND IN THE SMOKIES IS CALLING YOU!! SMOKY MOUNTAIN SCOTTISH FESTIVAL AND GAMES Scotland in the Smokies is calling you!!! Celebrating its 42nd year, the Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival and Games is Tennessee’s oldest festival of…

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41st Annual Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival and Games

Welcome to East Tennessee's premier celebration of Scottish culture and history, the Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival and Games. In 2022, the event moves to a new location at the Townsend Visitor Center (7906 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy.) in Townsend,…

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