Highland
Festival 2026
Alma, MI
May 22 - 24
Fri-Sun
Live Bands
Live Bands
Strong Man
Strong Man
Highland Dance
Highland Dance
Scottish Games
Scottish Games
Featured Events
FRIDAY
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Listen to the Alma High School Jazz Band play some tunes!
5:30pm on the Heritage Center Lawn
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One of mid-Michigan’s biggest draws, this band has been entertaining since 1996. With over 80 years of entertainment experience including rock and country music, there will be something for everyone!
8pm-12am at the Entertainment Tent ($10.00 Admission)
SATURDAY
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Watch kilts fly and dancers leap at the Highland Dance Competition!
8am-12pm - Pre-Premier Competition & Choreography
1pm-5pm - Great Lakes Open Championship
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See the Official Beginning, Parade of Tartans & the Alma High School Marching Band Performance
12:15pm, from the chapel to the football field.
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Both men’s professional and women’s invitational, come see the strongest scots you’ll ever see!
Begins 9am
SUNDAY
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This Scottish/Celtic Folksinger, Guitarist, originally from Oban, Scotland, presents a program of traditional, contemporary, and nationally acclaimed original folksongs about Scotland’s rugged landscape. His high-energy style of music is a blend of both traditional Celtic-American and bluegrass. His good sense of humor will appeal to audiences of all ages.
12:30pm at the Entertainment Tent
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Come listen to the authentic sounds of Scotland! Pipes, drums, and sporrans oh my!
10:30am-2pm
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Try some of the finest whiskey’s we have to offer!
1pm-4pm in the Entertainment Tent
Alma Highland Festival & Games
3 days, 20+ clans, all welcome
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