The Midwest’s Largest Scottish Event Returns to Aye-Tasca this June

Friday, Jun 16, 2023at 1:00pm to Saturday, Jun 17, 2023 at 10:00pm
Hamilton Lakes Drive
Hamilton Lakes Dr

Hosted for the final time in Aye-Tasca before moving locations next year, Illinois’ oldest non-profit is bringing back the beloved two-day Scottish extravaganza featuring cooking demonstrations by the National Chef of Scotland, North America’s largest and most prestigious pipe band competition, the crowd-pleasing heavy athletics, The Dogs of Scotland with a rescue dog agility show, and so much more!


Scotland returns to Aye-Tasca for the final time! The Chicago Scots are thrilled to again bring back the Midwest’s Largest Scottish Event, the 37th Annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games, to Hamilton Lakes, 1 Pierce Place, Itasca, IL, on Friday, June 16 and Saturday, June 17. This treasured two-day summer-kickoff celebration will once again bring back all the crowd favorites along with some exciting new additions. From the iconic caber toss and haggis throwing to the Grade 1 – largest and most prestigious pipe band (bagpipes and drums) championship in North America.  New to this year’s lineup, cooking demonstrations with Chef Gary Maclean, the national chef of Scotland, an expansion of their kids area including a family-friendly cricket demonstration led by Tom Melville, American cricket player, teacher and author, and an opportunity to meet a Clydesdale Horse.

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