Upcoming Celtic Events in Central PA

Check back often for updated information!  We will be at these events!  Stop by and say Hello!  More area festivals and additional details are on our “Events” page.

 

 
Celtic Fling Celtic Fling at the PA Ren Faire  (click the link for their website)

 Saturday & Sunday, June 27 & 28, 2026
 Gates Open at 11AM      2775 Lebanon Rd. Manheim, PA 17545
The Scottish Society will be in the Clan Tent area, stop by and see us!
 Tickets will go live on March 17, 2026

Scottish Heritage Event- September 12th  9am to 5pm
The Covenanter Scottish Festival will feature Highland Games & Solo Piping Competitions. Sixty- five athletes competed in the Games last year & more athletes are expected this year. The festival also offers Scottish entertainment, heritage events including sheep herding & Scottish Country Dancing, Scottish food, Scottish clans & much more. Please join the Octorara Covenanter Presbyterian Foundation to celebrate Scottish culture in beautiful Lancaster County PA.  The Scottish Society will be in the Clan Tent area, stop by and see us!
Children 12 years & under get in free.
Our festival website: www.covenanterscottishfestival.com

 

Check out our Events page for a list of many more events!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Want to know what goes on at a Burns Night Supper? 

Please click on the link  of our Burns Night Supper that highlights our 2023 event celebrating Robert Burns.  This an opportunity for those who have never attended one to see what they can expect to experience at Burns Night 2024.   Recording provided by USA Kilts

 

 

 

Please visit and “like” us on our FaceBook page Scottish Society of Central Pennsylvania .

 It might be of interest that the Great Scot website shows a registered Ukraine Forever tartan.

 
 

 

 

OBJECTIVES OF THE SOCIETY

 

To promote an interest in the history, culture, and traditions of Scotland and Scottish Americans in Central Pennsylvania

To develop and strengthen the bonds of friendship and good fellowship through entertainment and social gatherings

To keep members informed of Scottish related events and activities occurring regionally and nationally.

And to preserve fond memories of Auld Lang Syne.

Scottish Society of Central Pennsylvania

 

Officers and Board of Directors

President: Ken Millage

Vice-President: Dr. Kathleen White

Secretary: Jennifer Gardner

Treasurer: Dr David Smith

Chaplain: Heather Zeigler

Social Media and Website: Shannon Smith

Piper: William Gable

Directors: Fred Hait, Dan Maresh, Ted Martin, Verlyn Hays, Marcia Wallace Shore

PAST PRESIDENTS

Charlene Kemp

TARTAN BANNERS of the SOCIETY

Given by individuals and families to honor their Scottish heritage

These banners are displayed at various Society and public occasions