Tartan Day South 13th Annual Highland Games and Celtic Festival

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Tartan Day South honors the Celtic culture and heritage in South Carolina’s Midlands region. The traditions of the United Kingdom – Ireland, Scotland and England are showcased. The main event is in Cayce at the Historic Columbia Speedway on Saturday. Other free and paid events are held in West Columbia, Cayce and  Lexington. The event is held to benefit the nonprofit River Alliance, which strives to connect people to our rivers – Broad, Saluda and Congaree – while protecting these bodies of water.

Schedule:

Thursday, April 3, 2025

6:30 p.m: Tartan Day South Kick Off Party
Featuring The Crossjacks
Location: Steel Hands Brewing, 2350 Foreman Street, Cayce SC
Sponsored by Fox 102.3

Friday, April 4, 2025

Celtic Concert
Location: Icehouse Amphitheater, 107 West Main Street, Lexington SC
Sponsored by the Town of Lexington and 97.5 WCOS

6:00 p.m: Gates Open
6:30 p.m: Tuatha Dea
7:15 p.m: Bagpipe Demonstration
7:30 p.m: Eireanns Call
8:45 p.m: Syr

Saturday, April 5, 2025

Tartan Day South Highland Games and Celtic Festival
Location: Historic Columbia Speedway, 2001 Charleston Highway, Cayce SC
Gates Open: 8:30 a.m

8:30 a.m - 5:00 p.m: Highland Athletics Continue Throughout the Day (Lunch Break 12:00 p.m to 1:00 p.m)
12:00 p.m: Welcome Ceremony on Athletic Field and Parade of Celtic Nations plus Order of the Flaming Caber Induction It’s a Great Day to be in Cayce

Entertainment Tent
10:15 a.m: Eireann's Call
11:15 a.m: Syr
12:30 p.m: Tuatha Dea
1:30 p.m: Eireann's Call
2:45 p.m: Syr
4:00 p.m: Tuatha Dea

Carolina British Classic Car Show XVI
9:00 a.m: Registration Begins
9:00 a.m: Open Display
2:30 p.m: Awards Ceremony

Herding Dogs / Birds of Prey
10:30 a.m: Birds of Prey
11:00 a.m: Herding Dogs
12:30 p.m: Birds of Prey
1:15 p.m: Herding Dogs
2:15 p.m: Birds of Prey
3:15 p.m: Herding Dogs
4:15 p.m: Birds of Prey

Dance Tent
10:00 a.m: Scottish Country Day Dance
10:40 a.m: Irish Step Dance
11:30 a.m: Highland Dance
12:45 p.m: Irish Step Dance
1:45 p.m: Scottish Country Day Dance
2:45 p.m: Highland Dance
3:30 p.m: Irish Step Dance

The Pub Tent
Sponsored by The British Bulldog
11:00 a.m: The Crossjacks
12:30 p.m: EJ Campbell
1:30 p.m: The Crossjacks
2:30 p.m: EJ Campbell
3:30 p.m: The Crossjacks

Tasting Tent
Scotch and Irish Whiskey Seminar
Must Be 21 or Over to Purchase Tickets – Seating Limited
1:00 p.m: Session 1
2:15 p.m: Session 2
3:30 p.m: Session 3

Wee Games
3:00 p.m: Near Dance Tent in Kids Area

7:00 p.m: Drumsmoke
Location: Historic Columbia Speedway Campground, 2001 Charleston Highway, Cayce SC
Free - Hosted by Tuatha Dea
Some drums provided. You can also bring your own.

Sunday, April 6, 2025

11:00 a.m: Kirkin’ of the Tartans
Location: West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater, 109 Alexander Road, West Columbia, SC
Sponsored by the City of West Columbia

Date: April 3 - 6, 2025

Locations:

Steel Hands Brewing , 2350 Foreman Street, Cayce, SC 29033
Icehouse Amphitheater, 107 West Main Street, Lexington, SC 29072
Historic Columbia Speedway, 2001 Charleston Highway, Cayce, SC 29033
West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater, 109 Alexander Road, West Columbia, SC 29033

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