Annual Tartan Day South Celebration
Thursday, April 11, 2024 - Sunday, April 14, 2024
Free – $25.00Events
Tartan Day South honors the Celtic culture and heritage in South Carolina’s Midlands region. The traditions of the United Kingdom – Ireland, Scotland and England are showcased. The main event is in Cayce at the Historic Columbia Speedway on Saturday. Other free and paid events are held in West Columbia, Cayce and Lexington. The event is held to benefit the nonprofit River Alliance, which strives to connect people to our rivers – Broad, Saluda and Congaree – while protecting these bodies of water.
Thu, March 30
Tartan Day South Kick Off Party
Location: The British Bulldog Pub | 1220 Bower Parkway, Columbia SC
Event Starts: 7:00 PM
Featuring Celtic Conundrum
Fri, March 31
Celtic Concert
Location: Icehouse Amphitheater | 107 West Main Street, Lexington SC
6pm- Gates Open
6:30pm- Tuatha Dea
7:15pm- Winged Ambassadors
7:30pm- Tan & Sober Gentlemen
8:40pm- Syr
Sat, April 1
Tartan Day South Highland Games & Celtic Festival
Location: Historic Columbia Speedway | 2001 Charleston Highway, Cayce SC
Gates Open: 8:30 AM
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Highland Athletics Continue Throughout the Day (Lunch Break 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM)
12:00 PM – Welcome Ceremony on Athletic Field and Parade of Celtic Nations plus Order of the Flaming Caber Induction
Entertainment Tent
10:15am- Tan & Sober Gentlemen
11:15am- Tuatha Dea
12:30pm- Syr
1:30pm- Tan & Sober Gentlemen
2:45pm- Tuatha Dea
4pm- Syr
Carolina British Classic Car Show XI
9am- Registration Begins/Display Opens
2:30pm-Awards Ceremony
Dance Tent
10:30pm-Irish Step Dance
11:30am-Irish Step Dance
12:30pm-Irish Step Dance
1:15pm-Highland Dance
2pm-Irish Step Dance
3pm-Highland Dance
The Pub Tent
The British Bulldog Tent
11am- Celtic Conundrum
12:30pm-EJ Campbell
1:30pm- Celtic Conundrum
3pm-EJ Campbell
3:45pm – Celtic Conundrum
Tasting Tent
Scotch & Irish Whiskey Seminar
Must Be 21 or Over to Purchase Tickets – Seating Limited
12:30pm-Session 1: Andrew Pair – – Laphroaig Quarter Cask, Auchentoshan Three Wood, Bowmore Darkest 15 Year
1:30pm- Session 2: Tala Armstrong – The Glenlivet 14 Year Cognac Cask, Chivas 18 Year, Aberlour A’bunnadh Alba
3:30pm- Session 3: Katie McMurdy – Aberfeldy 12 Year, Craigellachie 13 Year Bas-Armagnac, Dewars Double Double 21 Year
Wee Games
Open Drum Circle with Tuatha Dea
Some drums provided, you can also bring your own
Sun, April 14
Kirkin’ of the Tartans
Location: West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater | 109 Alexander Road, West Columbia, SC
Event Starts: 11 AM