Highland Games and Clan Gathering Returns to Melrose Vineyards This Weekend
Scottish heritage, traditional athletics, bagpipes, dancing and more return to Melrose Vineyards Aug. 22-23 for the 2026 DCCS Highland Games and Clan Gathering, featuring the Oregon State Heavy Athletics Championship, live music, clan tents, vendors and Irish dancers.
ROSEBURG, Ore. - Scottish heritage, bagpipes, traditional athletics, dancing and plenty of food will take over Melrose Vineyards this weekend as the 2026 DCCS Highland Games and Clan Gathering returns for two days of competition and celebration.
The event will be held Saturday, Aug. 22, and Sunday, Aug. 23, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day at the Event Center and lower field of Melrose Vineyards, 885 Melqua Road in the Melrose area west of Roseburg.
One of the biggest attractions of the weekend will be the Oregon State Heavy Athletics Championship, bringing traditional Highland Games competitions to the field throughout both days.
Athletic events will begin at 9 a.m. and continue until competitors are finished. Because competitors progress through the events at different speeds, organizers said there is not a set schedule for each individual competition.
Two events are generally expected to take place at the same time throughout the day, including competitions such as the weight over bar and stone toss. The caber toss, one of the most recognizable Highland Games events, will be the final event for each class.
The sheaf toss will take place near the clan village throughout both days, giving visitors exploring the clan tents and vendor area another close-up look at the traditional competitions.
A designated spectator area will also be available alongside the athletics field, allowing attendees to watch the competitions from nearby as events take place.
Music, Dancing and Clan Gathering
The weekend is about more than athletics.
Musical entertainment will include performances by The Argyle Shamrocks and the Eugene Highlanders bagpipe band, bringing traditional sounds to the grounds throughout the gathering.
New this year, dancers from the Blackthorn Academy will perform both Saturday and Sunday.
Visitors will also be able to explore the clan tents and learn more about Scottish heritage, family histories and traditions while visiting the clan village.
Food and vendor booths will be set up throughout the event, giving attendees a chance to eat, shop and spend the day at the vineyard between performances and competitions.
Admission
Tickets will be sold at the admission gate only.
- Adults: $15
- Seniors: $12
- Children ages 5-12: $10
- Children under 5: Free
- Family pass: $40, covering two adults and three or more children ages 5-12
Organizers are also reminding visitors that outside alcohol is not permitted on the Highland Games grounds.
The 2026 DCCS Highland Games and Clan Gathering runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 22-23, at Melrose Vineyards, 885 Melqua Road, Roseburg.
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