Loch Norman Highland Games is is returning in 2023. This festival offers two days of fun and Scottish culture for the whole family.
It takes place at Historic Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, Saturday, April 15th, and Sunday, April 16th, 2023.
The festival will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
Loch Norman Highland Games doesn’t fall into the “free” category of events, and, for some, might not be in the “cheap” category, but it’s a hugely popular events, so we are including it so that you’ll have info.
Loch Norman Highland Games Activities and Events
The event includes:
- Highland dancing
- Bagpipe bands
- Highland athletics
- Giant kids’ zone
- Scottish merchants
- Haggis
- Celtic rock
- Traditional music
- Historic reenactments
- Scottish country dancing
- Sunday church services
- Hearth cooking
- NC beer and wine
- Whisky tastings
- Kilted running events
- Scottish clan societies
- Long bow shooting
- Blowgun shooting
- Battle axe showing
- More
Music Lineup
Saturday
- 10:00 – 10:30 Ed Miller & Rich Brotherton
- 10:45 – 11:15 Jil Chambless & Scooter Muse
- 11:30 – 12:00 Piper Jones Band
- 12:15 – 12:45 Steel City Rovers
- 1:00 – 1:45 Ed Miller & Rich Brotherton
- 2:00 – 2:45 Piper Jones Band
- 3:00 – 3:45 Chambless & Muse
- 4:00 – 4:45 Steel City Rovers
Saturday Night Concert
- 6:30 – 7:30 Miller, Brotherton, Jil Chambless & Muse
- 7:45 – 8:30 Steel City Rovers
- 8:45 – 9:30 Piper Jones Band
Sunday
- 10:30 – 11:30 Ed Miller & Rich Brothert
- 11:45 – 12:45 Jil Chambless & Scooter Muse
- 1:00 – 2:00 Piper Jones Band
- 2:15 – 3:15 Steel City Rovers
- 3:15 – Finale – Anything Goes
Tickets for Loch Norman Highland Games
These are the online prices.
- Early Bird Weekend Admission, ages 13+: $35
- Early Bird Saturday Admission, ages 13+: $25
- Early Bird Sunday Admission, ages 13+: $25
- Early Bird Weekend Admission, ages 5-12: $18
- Early Bird Saturday Admission, ages 5-12: $13
- Early Bird Sunday Admission, ages 5-12: $12
Parking at Loch Norman Highland Games
Check back soon for information on parking. In 2022, public parking was in three lots and was $5 each, cash only. There was an overflow parking lot, though, that one was free. FREE.
Camping at Loch Norman Highland Games
Camping is available at the Loch Norman Highland Games. The campground is across the street from the main festival site. You can walk to the festival or take the shuttle. Power is available to RV campers on a first come first serve basis. Water stations and restrooms are provided.
Camping tickets are sold only for both nights.
- Early Bird 2-day tent camping pass: $55
- Early Bird 2-day truck, popup and travel trailer camping: $80
Sales for early bird camping tickets end on February 28th, 2023.
Purchase a camping ticket here.
Hotels near Loch Norman Highland Games
If you want to stay in a hotel, make sure to book early, because this event draws a very large crowd. Look for a hotel that’s close to exit 23, 25, or 28 off I-77.
Here are three hotels recommended by Loch Norman Highland Games:
Comfort Suites Lake Norman
14510 Boulder Park Drive, Huntersville, NC, US, 28078
704-875-6220
Exit 23 off I-77
Hampton Inn
19501 Statesville Rd
Cornelius, NC 28031
Phone: 704-892-9900
Exit 28 off I-77
Country Inn & Suites
16617 Statesville Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
Phone: 704-895-6565
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