Utah Scottish Festival Open Championship

2026 Utah Scottish Festival Open Championship

Salt Lake City, Utah
Registration Opens February 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM MST

Utah Scottish Festival and Highland Games

June 13–14, 2026

Utah Scottish Open Championship & Pre‑Premier Competition

Utah State Fair Park
155 North 1000 West, Salt Lake City, Utah 84116

Judges: Cheryl Kirby, Kathleen Drummond, Eleanor Belton

Pipers: TBD

Competition Organizers: Heather Overright & Kelsey Deklerk

Recommended Hotels

Hyatt Place Salt Lake City / Downtown

~0.5 miles from venue • Free Wi‑Fi • Breakfast options

Courtyard Marriott Salt Lake City Downtown

~0.4 miles from venue • Pool • Fitness • On‑site dining

Holiday Inn Express Salt Lake City Downtown

~0.6 miles from venue • Free breakfast • Parking available

Hyatt House Salt Lake City / Downtown

~0.5 miles from venue • Suites • Kitchenettes • Breakfast

Things to Do While in Utah

Eccles Theater (Downtown)

Premier performing‑arts venue on Main Street featuring Broadway tours, concerts, and special events in a beautiful, modern space.

Delta Center (Downtown)

Home of the Utah Jazz and major concerts—an easy walk from central downtown hotels and restaurants.

City Creek Center (Downtown)

Upscale open‑air shopping and dining with a retractable roof, fountains, and a creek running through the center.

Gallivan Center (Downtown)

Lively plaza known for food trucks, live music, festivals, and winter ice skating—great for a quick break between events.

The Grand Spa at The Grand America (Downtown)

A Forbes Five‑Star spa experience—perfect for post‑competition relaxation or a pampering afternoon.

The State Room (Downtown)

Intimate live‑music venue with excellent acoustics and a great lineup of touring and local artists for an easy night out.

Utah State Capitol (≈1 mile away)

Hilltop landmark with stunning architecture, free tours, and sweeping city views—quick to reach and easy to enjoy.

This Is The Place Heritage Park (≈4.5 miles away)

Pioneer‑themed village with historic buildings, trains, and hands‑on family activities in a scenic foothill setting.

Hogle Zoo (≈5 miles away)

Walkable zoo with engaging exhibits and thoughtfully designed habitats—great for all ages.

Big Cottonwood Canyon (≈15 miles away)

Beloved canyon with alpine lakes, waterfalls, and classic Wasatch hiking and photo spots—easy nature escape.

Park City (≈32 miles away)

Historic Main Street, restaurants, galleries, and world‑class mountain resorts—an easy, scenic day trip.

Antelope Island State Park (≈41 miles away)

Great Salt Lake island with wildlife (bison, antelope, birds), big‑sky sunsets, and rolling shoreline hikes.

Mirror Lake Scenic Byway (≈50–70 miles away)

Spectacular drive into the Uinta Mountains with dozens of alpine lakes, cool summer temps, and easy scenic pullouts.

Bonneville Salt Flats (≈120 miles away)

Otherworldly white‑salt landscape famous for land‑speed records and striking photography—truly unique to Utah.

Arches National Park (≈230 miles away)

Iconic red‑rock scenery and natural sandstone arches—one of the most photographed national parks in the U.S.

Zion National Park (≈308 miles away)

Towering canyon walls, dramatic vistas, and renowned hikes like Angels Landing and The Narrows—bucket‑list worthy.

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