The Chicago Scots are excited to announce the relocation of the 38th Annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games to our their home at the DuPage County Fairgrounds! Mark your calendars for June 14 and 15, 2024, as we prepare for a memorable celebration of Scottish culture, tradition, skill and athleticism.

The Scottish Festival & Highland Games has activities and attractions for everyone – from the Caber Toss to Highland Dancing to the Dogs of Scotland. This family-friendly outdoor event is a chance to explore Scottish culture without buying a plane ticket. Plus, all proceeds benefit the Chicago Scots and Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care.

Chicago Scots (The Illinois Saint Andrew Society) is the oldest not-for-profit in Illinois, founded in 1845, proud to nourish Scottish identity through service, fellowship and celebration of Scottish culture in order to support their principal charity, Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care.

Cape Woolamai Mercantile will be at the event -- our first year -- and we could not be more excited!  So come on out for a super festive time and be sure to visit Cape Woolamai Mercantile and discover the Celtic & Scottish Heritage products from Australia–Ruggedly elegant adding a touch of luxury to your life and leisure, available to the US exclusively through Cape Woolamai Mercantile Co.  Our line includes:  Ice-Free Coolers and Drink Coolers made of wool and oilcloth, Aussie Oilcloth Apparel, Hats in Canvas and Leather with 50+ UPF protection, Kangaroo Leather Wallets, Soft, Fine Merino & Alpaca Socks, Luxurious Natural Fiber Throws and Scarves, Aussie Puppets and Puzzles, Sand Free Beach Towels and Spill Free Wine Coasters.-- authentic Australian Gear including the Coolamon Collection of Ice-Free Coolers, Spill-Free Wine Coasters, Sand-Free Beach Towels and Sun-Free Hats.  Our customers the world over tell us how many problems an "ICE-FREE" Cooler solves!! And that's just the 'tip' of the iceberg!!  Come visit us and see what is new!  

We invite you to Experience a Slice of the No Worries Life!