Experience the Spirit of Scotland
June 20 & 21, 2025
Looking for the skirl of the pipes and the flash of tartan? The 128 th British Columbia Highland Games has it all. Experience the sights and sounds of Scotland right here in BC. Our traditional Scottish Highland Games welcomes everyone to enjoy the best in piping, drumming, pipe bands, highland dancing, the REMAX Scottish Heavy Events, whisky school, kids activities and a lot more. All taking place in Town Centre Park in Coquitlam along the shores of Lafarge Lake.
COMPETITIONS
The Heart of the Highland Games
Get ready to cheer, gasp, and be amazed – the competitions are the heart of ScotFest.
Each year, hundreds of pipers, drummers, highland dancers and pipe bands assemble in Coquitlam to compete for top prizes in their categories.
This is your guide to all the thrilling events, from the jaw-dropping strength of the heavy events to the artistry of Highland dancing. Feel the energy as world-class pipers, drummers, and athletes put on a show like no other. Whether you’re a fan of tradition, a music lover, or just looking for unforgettable entertainment, these competitions bring Scottish culture to life right before your eyes.
Check it out and plan your front-row experience!
EVENTS
Somthing for Everyone
A smorgasbord of events and activities for the whole family.
Along with this great competition, you will also find Scottish country dancing, a whisky school, haggis and other Scottish food, merchandise vendors and artisans, kids activities, cultural educational workshops and a Big Tent stage with the best in live Celtic music all day long.
MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
A Feast for the Ears!
It’s a moveable feast of music and entertainment at ScotFestBC. There is a lot of music happening at the 128th British Columbia Highland Games June 20 & 21, 2025.
Tiller’s Folly will headline ScotFestBC with shows on both Friday and Saturday on the Big Tent Stage. Other Big Tent entertainment include Collage Trad, Bob Collins, The Wee Drams and Mariachi Los Dorado and from Scotland, Findlay MacDonald and Ali Hutton.
