Central Florida Scottish Highland Games crest with a heron, palm trees and Saltire.

Upcoming event

49th Central Florida Scottish Highland Games

January 16, 2027

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Winter Springs, Florida, United States

The 49th Central Florida Scottish Highland Games takes place January 16–17, 2027, at Central Winds Park, Winter Springs, Florida 32708. Presented by the Scottish-American Society of Central Florida, the gathering celebrates Scottish heritage through Highland athletics, dance, art, music, culture and food.

Dates and hours

  • Saturday, January 16: 8 a.m.–9 p.m.
  • Sunday, January 17: 8:45 a.m.–5 p.m.

All times are local to Winter Springs (Eastern Standard Time).

The Games’ announcement welcomes the Brazil-Scotland Pipeband, a nonprofit cultural and educational organisation founded in Rio de Janeiro in 2004 and directed by Jhonny Mesquita.

The band combines Scottish piping traditions with Brazilian musical energy. Its social and cultural-exchange work supports youth inclusion through artistic training, bagpipe lessons and instrumental performance, with appearances at international gatherings.

Central Florida Games announcement welcoming the Brazil-Scotland Pipeband, with a band photograph

Visitor information

Visit the official Games website for tickets, programme updates and contact details.

2027 Games banner

49th Central Florida Scottish Highland Games banner announcing January 16 and 17, 2027, in Winter Springs, Florida