Monday, July 6, 2026

No events on this day.

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

No events on this day.

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

No events on this day.

Thursday, July 9, 2026

No events on this day.

Friday, July 10, 2026

• July 10, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

  Payson Scottish Festival Bagpiping Solo Competition

July 10 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Payson Scottish Festival Bagpiping Solo Competition
Solo piping competition featuring traditional Scottish bagpipe performances.
Free Spectator Access
• July 10, 2026 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm

  Payson Scottish Festival Strongman Competition

July 10 @ 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Payson Scottish Festival Strongman Competition
Strongman competition showcasing strength events as part of the festival athletics programming.
Free Spectator Access
• July 10, 2026 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

  Payson Scottish Festival 2026

July 10 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Payson Scottish Festival 2026
Opening evening of the 42nd Annual Payson Scottish Festival featuring music, competitions, vendors, and Scottish cultural activities.
Free
• July 10, 2026 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

  Payson Scottish Festival Bensun Performance

July 10 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Payson Scottish Festival Bensun Performance
Live Celtic music performance during Friday evening entertainment lineup.
Free
• July 10, 2026 6:30 pm - 6:45 pm

  Payson High School Pipe Band Performance

July 10 @ 6:30 pm - 6:45 pm
Payson High School Pipe Band Performance
Performance by the Payson High School Pipe Band.
Free
• July 10, 2026 6:45 pm - 7:00 pm

  Payson Scottish Festival Bonnie Knees Contest

July 10 @ 6:45 pm - 7:00 pm
Payson Scottish Festival Bonnie Knees Contest
Fun audience participation contest open to anyone wearing a kilt.
Free
• July 10, 2026 7:00 pm - 7:50 pm

  Payson Scottish Festival Dragan Irish Dancers

July 10 @ 7:00 pm - 7:50 pm
Payson Scottish Festival Dragan Irish Dancers
Traditional Irish dance performance.
Free
• July 10, 2026 7:50 pm - 8:35 pm

  Payson Scottish Festival Men of Worth Performance

July 10 @ 7:50 pm - 8:35 pm
Payson Scottish Festival Men of Worth Performance
Celtic folk music concert by Men of Worth.
Free
• July 10, 2026 8:35 pm - 9:00 pm

  Payson Scottish Festival AML Trio Performance

July 10 @ 8:35 pm - 9:00 pm
Payson Scottish Festival AML Trio Performance
Musical performance concluding Friday evening entertainment.
Free

Saturday, July 11, 2026

• July 11, 2026 10:00 am - 10:30 am

  Payson Scottish Festival Opening Ceremonies & Massed Pipe Bands

July 11 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Payson Scottish Festival Opening Ceremonies & Massed Pipe Bands
Official festival opening ceremonies including massed pipe bands and festival welcome.
Free
• July 11, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am

  Payson Scottish Drum Major Competition

July 11 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Payson Scottish Drum Major Competition
Competition showcasing Scottish drum major precision and performance.
Free Spectator Access
• July 11, 2026 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

  Closing Ceremonies for Payson Scottish Festival

July 11 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Closing Ceremonies for Payson Scottish Festival
Official closing ceremonies concluding the festival weekend.
Free

Sunday, July 12, 2026

• July 12, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

  Payson Scottish Festival Highland Games & Caber Championship

July 12 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Payson Scottish Festival Highland Games & Caber Championship
Traditional Scottish heavy athletics including caber toss and Highland games competitions. At our festival on Friday night come watch the […]
Free Spectator Access
• July 12, 2026 9:45 am - 10:30 am

  Payson Scottish Days Clan & Bagpipe Band Parade

July 12 @ 9:45 am - 10:30 am
Payson Scottish Days Clan & Bagpipe Band Parade
Festival parade featuring clans and pipe bands marching through Payson. https://www.paysonscottishfestival.org/piping
Free