McHenry Highland Festival_Visitor Information

Welcome to Mountain Maryland! Located in Garrett County near Deep Creek Lake, our three-day McHenry Highland Festival is filled with activities and entertainment for all ages.

On Friday attend an evening concert featuring renowned Scottish fiddler Bonnie Rideout, Celtic roots band MacTalla Mór, and folk Celtic singer-songwriter Christina Harrison.

Saturday at the county fairgrounds you’ll hear the skirl of the pipes and Celtic music, see traditional athletic games, and watch Irish Line and Scottish country dancing. Vendors will be selling such items as handcrafted Celtic jewelry, pottery, artifacts, stained glass, handmade wool rugs and clothes, art prints, and wrought iron. Learn more about your clan history at the Glen of Clans. Check out the Celtic dogs and livestock. Enjoy a variety of food, including Scottish deli items, shortbread, and, of course, sausages, hamburgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, and fries.

Join us for the Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans on Sunday at St. John’s Episcopal Church in nearby Deer Park, MD.

And later in the summer on Saturday, July 30, take part in the annual Fred Thayer Memorial Golf Tournament at the Thousand Acres Lakeside Golf Club in nearby Swanton, MD. Kilts are optional!

Take a look at the complete Schedule of Events. Come to the McHenry Highland Festival and become “Celtic-for-a-weekend!”

*Note: Tickets are required for the concert on Friday and for the Saturday festival. There is no charge for parking at any Festival event. General admission to the Saturday festival includes most of the activities including concerts but not food and vendors' wares.