Taste of Scotland Festival

Taste of Scotland Festival Get ready for a celebration of Scottish fun, food, music & culture for the whole family
during the Taste of Scotland & Celtic Festival June 15-18, 2016.

Get ready for a day of Scottish fun, food, music and culture for the whole family as Franklin’s Taste of Scotland & Celtic Festival takes place at the Macon County Fairgrounds, Hwy 441 South in Franklin, NC. This event celebrates Franklin’s deep Scottish heritage from 9:00am to 4:00pm and is always held Father's Day Weekend. Taste of Scotland & Celtic Festival

Sample authentic Scottish foods, see

Highland Games, shop for authentic Scottish apparel and goods, plus you’ll hear plenty of great Scottish and Celtic music. Featured entertainers for the Taste of Scotland vary from year to year. See our Facebook posts to find out about our Scottish & Celtic Musical Entertainment. In addition, the ever amazing Border Collies will be present. The Taste of Scotland will also explore the deep history between the Scots and Cherokee in the Southern Appalachians. Members of the Cherokee Nation will demonstrate many aspects of their heritage. Ceilidh

A Ceilidh (prounounced kay-lee) is held Friday evening. Time TBA. What is a Ceilidh? That’s Scottish for party! The event will feature the music held on Stewart Street just off Main Street in downtown Franklin. Clan parade will be held on Main Street and will proceed onto Stewart Street to kick off the Ceilidh at The Rathskeller. Kirkin’ O’ the Tartans

The Taste of Scotland weekend concludes on Sunday--Father's Day Weekend with a very special service at Franklin’s First Presbyterian Church. The Kirkin’ O’ the Tartans is traditional closing event for our weekend celebration. The service begins with a roll-call of clans with each clan’s tartan presented. The service includes a blessing of the tartans. So come to Franklin, NC and enjoy some or all of the Taste of Scotland events this Father’s Day weekend. For additional information and a full schedule of events visit us online at www.TasteofScotlandFestival.org.

01/30/2026

Yet again the date of Burns Night has been changed due to an issue with our venue JR Chophouse. February 15th is the date. Ol Rabbie Burns will be honored eventually.

01/28/2026

Burns Night Dinner is once again postponed due to weather. February 8th is the current date.

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06/13/2025

The coo has arrived!

Taste of Scotland Athlete Profile Kathy Kreft of Liberty SC has been competing just 3 years. Her strength in Sheaf and ...
06/09/2025

Taste of Scotland Athlete Profile
Kathy Kreft of Liberty SC has been competing just 3 years.
Her strength in Sheaf and Caber Toss would make you think she was at it far longer.

Taste of Scotland Athlete ProfileRandy McClurePride of Clarksville GAIn 16 years of competition he has accrued 4 World R...
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Taste of Scotland Athlete Profile
Randy McClure
Pride of Clarksville GA
In 16 years of competition he has accrued 4 World Records in the Masters Division (60+)

Taste of Scotland Athlete ProfileKevin Miller(Red Beard) has been competing nearly 25 years. Guaranteed an impressive sh...
06/09/2025

Taste of Scotland Athlete Profile
Kevin Miller(Red Beard) has been competing nearly 25 years.
Guaranteed an impressive showing in Weight Over Bar throw

05/19/2025
05/08/2025

Breacan Clann will be joining us at the festival. Demonstrating and teaching swordsmanship as well as other historical and cultural traditions

05/08/2025

We will have a more detailed outline of all the weekend’s festivities posted very soon including details on Friday night’s parade and ceilidh.

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Franklin, NC
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