Festival Information

IMPORTANT NOTICE: We expect to have close to 40 pipe bands competing, with 700-800 pipers and drummers on the field at opening and closing ceremonies. As a result, we expect there could be a delay for those entering the Park in time for Opening Ceremonies at 11:30
Please plan accordingly and allow extra time. Our volunteers collecting tickets at the gate do the best they can, and try and speed things up, but there will be delays. We do not want you to miss the Ceremonies if at all possible. All parking is free, and on the Ball Field, not far from the Ceremonies.

31st Annual

Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival

Look Park
300 North Main Street
Florence (Northampton), Massachusetts 01062

Time & Date:
Saturday, July 18, 2026
9:00 am to 9:00 pm
(Note: most vendors leave at 5, Festival continues until 8:30 with closing ceremonies at ~5:30)
Entertainment in the Celtic Pub until 8:30 pm
RAIN OR SHINE!
(Dogs on leash are allowed)
Parking
Ample FREE Parking on Look Park Grounds

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Highland Dance Competitions
Back after a number or years - details to be determined

Second Northeast Branch Amateur Drumming Championships
The Northeast Branch leaders are excited to announce the second
EUSPBA Northeast Branch Amateur Drumming Championships,
set to take place at the Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival on July 18, 2026.
This event will be hosted by Glasgow Lands as part of their Pipe and Drum competition,
featuring all grade levels of amateur snare, tenor, and bass drumming.
We look forward to having you join us for this thrilling celebration of drumming talent!

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MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL SWORDSMANSHIP
Northampton's local Historical European Martial Arts group. We practice forms including
stick, two-handed sword, and rapier, many of which have a Scottish connection.
Located in Glen Area near water spray park

Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism
We are pleased to be able to bring you one of the Foundations "Stars of the Spectrum" to sing the
Star Spangled Banner at opening ceremonies.
Sabrina Aasheim attends Berkshire Hills Music Academy in South Hadley where she learns life and community skills, and practices vocal performance in a music-infused environment with other young adults with intellectual disabilities. She is also a Doug Flutie Foundation scholarship recipient and a member of their "Spectrum of Sound" choir, which performs throughout New England. She is thrilled to be back at the Glasgow Lands Festival for the second year in a row to sing the National Anthem!
Please welcome Sabrina Aasheim

Saving Scottish Wildcats
Learn about the project in the Clan Area
A project of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland

HONORED GUESTS:
State Representative Lindsay Sabadosa, 1st Hampshire District.
Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra, City of Northampton

FIRST AID AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
Courtesy of the Montgomery Fire Department

Located in the Red Tent next to Information Booth
* Health hint Handouts
* Safety Handouts
* Water available

Glasgow Lands is proud to welcome the Irish Cultural Center as a sponsor for the Festival.

Welcome to the Irish Cultural CenterThe Irish Cultural Center in West Springfield, MA is devoted to keeping the Irish arts and culture alive. We work to preserve, share, and promote Ireland’s cultural heritage, so that all people will have the opportunity to appreciate its rich legacy.

Irish Cultural Center Web Site

VFW Post 872 and Auxiliary, Southwick, MA

Please visit in the Clan Area

Accomodations - Hampton Inn, Westfield

For reservations please follow the link above or call the inn at 413-564-6900. Newly redecorated rooms, very reasonable rates, friendly staff, convenient to Festival and all area attractions

Many hotel and motel rooms are available in the greater Northampton/Westfield/Springfield area. Please see local directories for information.

Camping

Information on New England camping facilities and General Travel information is available at:
Travel New England
Information on Western Massachusetts camping facilities is available at:
www.campmass.com
PLEASE NOTE: Due to safety and electrical considerations, no Camper or RV hookups will be allowed on the Festival grounds the day of the Festival. All parking spaces for Campers/RV's must be approved by the Festival Committee.

Coming Year's Festivals
The Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival will be held on
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Saturday, July 17, 2027
Saturday, July 15, 2028
Save the Date!

Updated 02/16/2026