OCTOBER 17–18, 2026 • OAKHURST, CALIFORNIAA
Where the Highlands
Come to Life
Two unforgettable days of music, tradition, competition and Celtic adventure in California's Sierra foothills.
MORE THAN A FESTIVAL
A Weekend of Celtic Adventure
Music. Highland Games. Vikings. Royalty. Storytelling. Tradition..
LIVE MUSIC & DANCE
Feel the Music
From traditional Celtic melodies and Highland dance to high-energy Celtic rock, music and movement fill the festival all weekend long.
FEATURING
Young Dubliners • Golden Bough • Celtic Alchemy • Pipers • Fiddlers • Fresno Stag & Thistle Pipe Band • Gaelic Muses with Michael Mullen • Mariposa Uke Ensemble • Highland Dance with Suzanne Hansen
STRENGTH • TRADITION • COMPETITION
Witness the Highland Games
Centuries of tradition. One unforgettable competition.
Watch athletes put strength, technique and tradition to the test in the Highland Games — from the caber toss and stone to hammer, weight for distance, sheaf and weight over bar.
THERE’S MORE TO DISCOVER
Explore the Yosemite Highlands
Vikings. Royalty. Falcons. Clans. Family adventures. And plenty of surprises waiting around every corner.
VIKINGS
Enter the Viking Encampment
Meet the Dark Boar Vikings and discover living history, demonstrations and raids throughout the weekend.
THE ROYAL COURT
Meet the King & Court
Step into the pageantry of Scotland’s royal past and encounter King James VI and his court.
FAMILY ADVENTURES
Magic for Young Adventurers
Fairies, stories, crafts, Highland coos and hands-on discoveries make the festival an adventure for every age.
AROUND THE FESTIVAL
Discover More at the Festival
Archery, Birds of Prey, Clan Row, Irish Wolfhounds, shopping, and unexpected discoveries are all part of the weekend.
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
Our Festival Partners
Yosemite Celtic Festival is made possible through the support of organizations and businesses who believe in celebrating culture, community and the Yosemite Highlands.
PRODUCED BY
Kimberly Vaughan Enterprises
KVE creates and produces festivals and live experiences that bring people together through culture, entertainment and community. Yosemite Celtic Festival is produced by Kimberly Vaughan and the KVE team in collaboration with an extraordinary network of community and tourism partners.
