Ben Lomond Scottish Day

Join us for Ben Lomond Scottish Day, a celebration of our town’s proud Scottish roots! This family-friendly festival features live Scottish music, cèilidh community dance, a falconry demonstration, delicious food and drinks for sale, kids’ activities and more. There will also be a shortbread contest and a Silent Auction benefiting the Ben Lomond Village Alliance. Come in your tartan best and enjoy an afternoon filled with culture, history, and community spirit.

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EVENT LINEUP

1:00–1:30 PM | Raising of the Scottish Flag, Harpists & Bagpipes and start of the Silent Auction

1:30–2:00 PM | Falconry Demonstration, The 3 Falconeers

2:00–3:00 PM | Celtic Music, Jay Salter and the Celtic Circle Band

3:00–4:30 PM | Cèilidh Community Dance, Haggis and Avocado

4:00 PM | Shortbread Contest and Silent Auction Close

4:30 PM | Shortbread Contest Winner Announced

4:30–5:00 PM | Scottish Dancers, San Jose School of Highland Dancing

KIDS CRAFTS & GAMES

Throughout the event, children can make some adorable thistles and cows, with the guided help of crafty experts.

1:00–1:30 PM | Tug-of-War

2:00–2:30 PM | Tug-of-War

2:45–3:45 PM | Caber Toss

3:45–4:45 PM | Sheaf Toss

SHORTBREAD CONTEST

To participate in the Shortbread Contest, please bring your entry cut into at least 50 pieces, 1 inch x 1 inch in size. Bring your treat to the booth by 1:30 PM; the winner will be announced at 4:30 PM. Register and let us know you’ll be competing!

ENTER THE CONTEST

T-SHIRT PRESALES

Our wee man muse, Ben, will be the star on our event T-shirt. Order yours before the event and pick it up there!

ORDER YOUR T-SHIRT

PARKING

Street parking is available in Ben Lomond. You can find ample additional parking at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 9545 Love Creek Road and at St Andrew’s Episcopal Church located at 101 Riverside Ave. 

VOLUNTEER AT THE EVENT

We have plenty of ways you can volunteer at the event! From donations and setup to running a booth, we’d love to have your help at this signature Ben Lomond event. 

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Thank you to our heroic event sponsors!