🍂 Experience the Spirit of the Radford Highlanders Festival 🎉
Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Every fall, the main campus of Radford University comes alive with the sound of 🎶 bagpipes, the thrill of 💪 traditional athletic games, and the vibrant colors of 🏴 Scottish tartans during the Radford Highlanders Festival!
Set against the breathtaking beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains 🏞️ and surrounded by the rich hues of Virginia’s autumn 🍁, this beloved festival celebrates both Scots-Irish heritage and the diverse community that calls Southwest Virginia home.
Whether your roots are Scottish or not, there’s something for everyone:
🎵 Live Celtic music
🥁 Pipe & drum performances
⚔️ Scottish heavy athletics
🛍️ Artisan vendors
🌭 Delicious food trucks
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly fun
There’s truly no better place to be in the fall than Radford University, where tradition, culture, and community come together in a celebration like no other.
Don your tartan, grab a cider, and join the festivities! 🍎🎊