159th Scottish Highland Gathering & Games

The Annual Scottish Highland Gathering and Games return for two days over Labor Day Weekend (August 30 - August 31, 2025) Since 1866, California’s largest and longest running Scottish Highland Gathering and Games, celebrates the very best of Scottish competition, ceremonies, cuisine and entertainment.

1-Day admission tickets and parking passes are valid for either Saturday 8/30 or Sunday 8/31. Parking passes sold separately. Admission tickets and parking passes are available for online purchase only - up to and including Games days. Buy tickets early and save!

Young children (Ages 5 & Under) and Active Military are free admission but still require a ticket at the gate.

Admission to parking and Fairgrounds is with your QR code(s), either printed or on your mobile device. Admission to Scottish Games will close promptly at 4:30PM. Handstamp re-entry is valid until 5:30PM.

All participants and guests must have a valid ticket to enter* Ticket costs include all processing fees.

Single Day Admission

Scottish Games 1-Day Active Military Admission
Scottish Games 1-Day Active Military Admission
Aug 30 - Aug 31, 2025
One day Active Military admission valid for either day of event.
Military (Active Service - Bring ID) $0.00
Scottish Games 1-Day Young Children (5 & Under) Admission
Scottish Games 1-Day Young Children (5 & Under) Admission
Aug 30 - Aug 31, 2025
One day general admission valid for either day of event.
Ages 5 & under
Children 5 & Under Free $0.00
Scottish Games 1-Day Child (Ages 6-11) Admission
Scottish Games 1-Day Child (Ages 6-11) Admission
Aug 30 - Aug 31, 2025
One day general admission valid for either day of event.
Ages 6-11
Child (Ages 6 - 11) $5.60
Child (Ages 6 - 11) Advance Purchase $5.60
Scottish Games 1-Day Youth (Ages 12 - 17)  Admission
Scottish Games 1-Day Youth (Ages 12 - 17) Admission
Aug 30 - Aug 31, 2025
One day general admission valid for either day of event.
Ages 12-17
Youth (Ages 12-17) $28.00
Youth (Ages 12-17) Advance Purchase $22.40
Scottish Games 1-Day Adult Admission
Scottish Games 1-Day Adult Admission
Aug 30 - Aug 31, 2025
One day general admission valid for either day of event.
Adult (Ages 18-64) $44.80
Adult (Ages 18-64) Advance Purchase $39.20
Scottish Games 1-Day Senior Admission
Scottish Games 1-Day Senior Admission
Aug 30 - Aug 31, 2025
One day general admission valid for either day of event.
Senior (Ages 65+) $28.00
Senior (Ages 65+) Advance Purchase $22.40

2-Day Admission

Scottish Games 2-Day Active Military Admission
Scottish Games 2-Day Active Military Admission
Aug 30 - Aug 31, 2025
Two day Active Military admission valid for both days of event.
Military (Active Service - Bring ID) $0.00
Scottish Games 2-Day Young Children (5 & Under) Admission
Scottish Games 2-Day Young Children (5 & Under) Admission
Aug 30 - Aug 31, 2025
One day general admission valid for either day of event.
Ages 5 & under
Children 5 & Under Free $0.00
Scottish Games 2-Day Child (Ages 6-11) Admission
Scottish Games 2-Day Child (Ages 6-11) Admission
Aug 30 - Aug 31, 2025
Two day general admission valid for either day of event.
Ages 6-11
Child (Ages 6 - 11) $11.20
Child (Ages 6 - 11) Advance Purchase $11.20
Scottish Games 2-Day Youth (Ages 12 - 17)  Admission
Scottish Games 2-Day Youth (Ages 12 - 17) Admission
Aug 30 - Aug 31, 2025
Two day general admission valid for either day of event.
Ages 12-17
Youth (Ages 12-17) $44.80
Youth (Ages 12-17) Advance Purchase $33.60
Scottish Games 2-Day Adult Admission
Scottish Games 2-Day Adult Admission
Aug 30 - Aug 31, 2025
Two day general admission valid for either day of event.
Adult (Ages 18-64) $78.40
Adult (Ages 18-64) Advance Purchase $67.20
Scottish Games 2-Day Senior Admission
Scottish Games 2-Day Senior Admission
Aug 30 - Aug 31, 2025
Two day general admission valid for either day of event.
Senior (Ages 65+) $44.80
Senior (Ages 65+) Advance Purchase $33.60

General Parking

Scottish Games General Gate 8 & Gate 12 Parking
Scottish Games General Gate 8 & Gate 12 Parking
Aug 30 - Aug 31, 2025
Single Day Parking pass for single event date.
Enter at Gate 8 or Gate 12 from Valley Ave.
General Parking $15.00

Whisky Tasting

Scottish Games Whisky Tasting
Scottish Games Whisky Tasting
Aug 30 - Aug 31, 2025
Whisky Tasting includes single day entrance to the tasting hall as well as 7 tasting vouchers. Tastings open from 12:30-4:30PM on Saturday and Sunday.
Admission & Parking sold separately.
VIP Whisky Tasting $39.20
Scottish Games VIP Whisky Tasting
Scottish Games VIP Whisky Tasting
Aug 30 - Aug 31, 2025
Whisky Tasting includes single day entrance to the tasting hall as well as 12 tasting vouchers. Tastings open from 12:30-4:30PM on Saturday and Sunday.
Admissions & Parking sold separately.
VIP Whisky Tasting $50.40

Trackside Terrace Luncheon

Enjoy an elegant buffet while watching the Games at the Track. Trackside Terrace is a shaded outdoor patio on the second floor of the Stella Artois Grandstand. Click below to see the menu and buy today, space is limited.

*Cost is per person.
Trackside Terrace Luncheon Saturday 8/30
Trackside Terrace Luncheon Saturday 8/30
Patio Dining Overlooking Opening Ceremonies on Saturday 8/30
Check-in begins at 10:30AM
Lunch served buffet style from 12-2PM
Price includes processing fees. Admission & Parking sold separately
Day of Dining $51.00
Trackside Luncheon $46.00
Trackside Terrace Luncheon Sunday 8/31
Trackside Terrace Luncheon Sunday 8/31
Patio Dining Overlooking Opening Ceremonies on Sunday 8/31
Check-in begins at 10:30AM
Lunch served buffet style from 12-2PM
Price includes processing fees. Admission & Parking sold separately
Day of Dining $51.00
Trackside Luncheon $46.00
*All ticket sales are final, no refunds/no exchanges.

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