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

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

  Strongman Competition
July 10 @ 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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

  Bensun Performance
July 10 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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

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

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

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

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

Saturday, July 11, 2026

• July 11, 2026 10:00 am - 10:30 am

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

  Drum Major Competition
July 11 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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
July 11 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Closing Ceremonies
Official closing ceremonies concluding the festival weekend.
Free

Sunday, July 12, 2026

No events on this day.