The 22nd Annual Southwest Missouri Celtic Heritage Festival & Highland Games - Part 4 in a Series

Last Updated 9/5/2025 • Posted in SWMO Celtic Festival

Crafted with Pride: Celebrating Our Local Makers at the Highland Games

The Southwest Missouri Celtic Heritage Festival & Highland Games is proud to host a diverse and welcoming group of vendors each year. Their presence helps make the festival a vibrant, immersive experience—and we’re grateful for the creativity and community spirit they bring.

Adding to the experience are our demonstrators, who breathe life into Celtic traditions through hands-on experiences and live showcases. From blacksmiths forging blades with ancient techniques to dancers sharing traditional dance and reenactment groups, these skilled individuals invite guests to step into the past and witness heritage in motion.

Vendors & Demonstrations

This year's list of vendors and demonstrators:

Kingdom Soaps The Dallas County Cattlemen's Association.

Je T’aime Jewelry Ekernal Bliss

Pathfinder Footwear London Calling

St Andrew's Celtic Press Clean Plate

Nana's this and that Under the Mountain Food Truck

Udderly Cute Creations The Cake Canvas

Eat the Weeds Herb Co LLC Coffynmakers Food & Drink

Dragon Lake Ren Fest Albrecht Metal Works LLC

Kemper Farms Ozark Jacobites

Southern Dallas County Fire Protection District - First Aid Station

Festival Weekend Schedule

Friday Night – Free Admission!

Kick off the Celtic celebration with a festive evening of music, heritage, and community. Admission is FREE on Friday night, with a preview of some of the incredible vendors and clans who will be featured throughout Saturday.

Activities begin at 5:00 PM. Enjoy live music, food, and cultural displays as the festival comes to life.
7:00 PM – Calling of the Clans Torch Ceremony A powerful and moving tradition, the Calling of the Clans honors ancestral ties and opens the weekend with unity and pride.

Saturday – Full Festival Experience

Gates open at 9:00 AM for a full day of Celtic heritage, entertainment, and family fun.

· Highland Games begin at 9:00 AM and run throughout the day. Witness feats of strength, skill, and tradition in one of the festival’s most iconic events.
· Live Music All Day 🎶
· Explore Clan Row, shop artisan vendors, enjoy delicious food, and discover interactive activities for all ages.

Admission at the gate Saturday -

$10 each for adults

$5 for senior citizens (age 60 or older) and children (ages 8-16)

Children 7 and under get in FREE.

Family Pass (2 adults & 2 children) $25

Reserve your tickets now and bring your family for a weekend of Celtic fun, food, and fierce competition—September 5 & 6, in Buffalo, MO!

Tickets are on sale now.

Saturday Entertainment Schedule

The Missouri Arts Council, a state agency, has provided financial assistance for this project.

Thank you for following along with us for part 4 in our journey into the spirit of the Southwest Missouri Celtic Heritage Festival & Highland Games. This celebration isn’t just about music or tradition—it’s about community, connection, and honoring the stories that live on through every note, craft, and conversation.

In our next post, we'll explore the Traditional Highland Games.

Come back soon. There’s so much more to discover; we can’t wait to welcome you back.

Slàinte,
The Festival Team

If you missed any of the previous posts in this series, you can find them here:

Echoes of the Highlands, right here in the Ozarks. Kilts, pipes, and timeless tradition.

From Bagpipes to Celtic Fusion ~ Tradition Meets Innovation at the SWMO Celtic Heritage Festival

Welcome to Clan Row ~ Where Heritage Comes Alive