A Ceilidh (pronounced kay-lee) is a lively Scottish social gathering featuring traditional music, dancing, and fun for all ages. With easy-to-learn group dances and energetic live music, a Ceilidh is all about community, celebration, and joining in—no dance experience needed!
While the majority of the fair events end at 5:00pm with Mass Bands and the closing ceremony, the party is just getting started in the McCracken Pub! Join us there for more live music, dancing, a pint or two, and great company. See you there!
The MSF&HG will take place in all but severe weather. Join us, rain or shine!
Weather Policy: In the event of severe weather all participants are expected to follow the rules and directives of Macalester College Public Safety regarding closures, evacuations, and all other weather-related changes. Failure to do so is at your own risk and neither the Minnesota Scottish Fair & Highland Games nor Macalester College will be held accountable.
We are unable to sell plastic bottled water at the fair. The fair will provide hydration stations – please bring a refillable bottle and stay hydrated! In addition to reducing waste, the effort also keeps water local to its source.
Leashed and well-behaved dogs are welcome at the outdoor exhibits of the fair but they are unfortunately not allowed in the Macalester Stadium/Track where the Cultural Stage, Highland Dance Competition, Parade of Clans, and Massed Bands take place.
A 21+ wristband is required to purchase and consume alcohol at the fair. Wristbands will be available for purchase for $2 at the McCracken Pub. Alcohol must stay within the Pub tent fenced in area.
Macalester College and the fairgrounds are a tobacco-free environment.
Please feel free to bring folding chairs and umbrellas for rain and shade.
Looking for a local hotel? Here are a few suggestions!
Saint Paul Hotel
350 Market Street
St. Paul, MN 55102
(651)292-9292
Hampton Inn & Suites St. Paul Downtown
200 7th Street W
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651)224-7400
Holiday Inn Downtown-Saint Paul
175 W 7th Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(6 51)2251515
Courtyard Bloomington by Mall of America
7800 Bloomington Ave S
Bloomington, MN 55425
(952)876-0100
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Paul Downtown
175 10th Street E
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651)222-337
More suggestion from Macalester College:
https://www.macalester.edu/about/visit/places-to-stay/
Lose something at the fair? Find something? Please visit the info tent or contact: info@mnscottishfair.org.
Attendees of the MSF&HG consent to the use of their photographs in MSF&HG promotional materials, printed or electronic, without compensation, written release or further notice.
Macalester is very accessible by public transportation on the A line or Route 63. Bike racks are also available. Some lot and street parking is available.
