Friday, Oct 17, 2025 at 8:00am
45th Arkansas Scottish Festival and Homecoming
Every year Arkansas’ oldest city, Batesville, plays host to one of America’s most popular Scottish festivals.
Pipers, drummers, dancers, athletes, Scottish clans, and vendors travel from all corners of the country to attend the event.
Scotsfest Schedule:
8 a.m.-4 p.m:
Open Classes
12 p.m. - Festival Soft Opening
Vendors & Clans
12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Tartan Weaving Demonstration
(Alphin 104)
4–8 p.m.
Director’s Reception
Clan Village
5:30 p.m.
Annual Lyon College Alumni Awards Celebration
(Edward Commons: Cocktails 5:30 p.m., Dinner and Program 6-8 p.m.)
FREE Rocket-Building Workshop
(Derby 131)
Build your own rocket and launch on Saturday!
8:30-10:30 p.m.
Alumni & Friends Social
(Polk & Paddle, 3rd Street, Downtown Batesville)
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