FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
To make sure we all enjoy ourselves, we have established a few ground rules. We ask all guests to arrive early and travel light as you may be subject to visual inspection and a bag inspection upon entry. Contents of all backpacks and all packages, bags, containers, purses, or other hand carried items of similar size or larger may be inspected. Exceptions can be made for guests with special medical needs. No prohibited items will be accepted at the festival gates for safekeeping. Please leave all prohibited items secured in your vehicle or throw them away.
Possession of prohibited items may result in removal from the festival. Guests found in possession of a prohibited item will be asked to remove the item from the festival or dispose of it. Guests who refuse to comply may be denied entry or will be removed from the festival grounds without refund.
Scotfest | Oklahoma or the City of Broken Arrow are NOT responsible for items left behind, lost, stolen or damaged.
Scotfest | Oklahoma reserves the right to deem any other item inappropriate.
It’s the ultimate celebration of all things Scottish—minus the midges! Expect kilts, cabers, bagpipes, and more haggis than you can shake a stick at.
The 2025 dates are September 19-21. Mark your calendars – your inner Scot demands it!
Central Park Community Center and Park in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. 1500 S Main St, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
PLEASE SEE PARKING INFORMATION FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
We’re open:
- Friday: 5:00PM – 11:00PM
- Saturday: 9:00AM – 11:00PM
- Sunday: 9:00AM – 6:00PM
Debit & Credit cards will be accepted at all points of sale throughout the festival venue. Cash will not be accepted.
Food & Merchandise vendors may accept credit cards and cash.
Rain or Shine. Tickets are purchased online through our website. No tickets will be mailed, unless specifically stated through periodic ticket giveaways. Tickets are non-refundable. Keep your tickets on your phone or print them out and bring them with you. If weather is deemed unsafe, performances may be postponed or canceled.
No on-site camping is available. Make sure to check out our hotel blocks at the local hotels who offer shuttle services and provide our guests with a great discount!
ARKING IS LOCATED AT NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY, BROKEN ARROW AT NO CHARGE WITH FREE SHUTTLES TO AND FROM THE EVENT ALL WEEKEND.
From North (Tulsa/BA): Take HWY 51 South to last free exit (81st S), exit right. Turn left on County Line Rd. Turn left onto 101st (New Orleans), then turn right onto 209th E Ave for FREE parking and FREE Shuttles.
From North (Creek Turnpike): Take Creek Turnpike South, exit at 101st (New Orleans). Continue straight at lights onto 209th E Ave for FREE parking and FREE Shuttles.
From West (South Tulsa): Take 101st Street (New Orleans) east. Turn left into Northeastern State University for FREE parking and FREE Shuttles.
The Tulsa International Airport (TUL) is 20 miles away from Scotfest. It’s a 25 min drive. We suggest Uber or Lyft. If you have reserved a hotel for your stay, they may pick you up, additionally, Scotfest provides a FREE shuttle between the hotels and the event, The venue address is CENTRAL PARK COMMUNITY CENTER, 1500 S MAIN ST, BROKEN ARROW.
General admission parking at Northeastern State University AND IS FREE WITH FREE SHUTTLES TO AND FROM THE EVENT PARK
Tickets for Scotfest 2025 are already on sale! Get your Early Bird tickets by June 30, 2025 for the best deals on admission. Tickets are available online through the Scotfest Ticket Box Office.
There is something for everyone when it comes to Scotfest ticket options! Three-day general admission passes offer access to all three days of the festival, and they are available for the early-bird price of just $20 through June 30, 2025. Single day general admission tickets are $25 for Friday, Saturday or Sunday admission. You can also purchase a 3-day VIP Highland pass, which covers your festival entrance and VIP access for all three days of the festival, at the early-bird price of $179.
Kids 12 and under are free. But let’s be honest – your kids will cost you at least double their ticket price in snacks.
Nice try! But no, tartan-clad or not, the prices are the same. However, we might just give you a high five.
Lost your ticket? No worries – check your email for the confirmation. If you lose that too, we suggest starting a career in mystery solving to make up for it.
Your 3-day general admission ticket includes access to the entire festival grounds, with the exception of the designated VIP and backstage areas, for all three days of the festival. That means you get three full days of Highland games, incredible Scotrock and Celtic music concerts, dancing, and more for one low price!
Unlimited access to multiple VIP areas all weekend including, free parking, food and beverage tokens, exclusive beer mug, A/C restrooms, private bar, wifi, TV’s w/football, and much, much more.
Same day re-entry is permitted, so you can come and go from the Scotfest festival site on the day of admission. Re-entry is not permitted throughout the weekend unless you hold a pass for each day or a 3-day weekend pass.
Only if you’re feeding the entire festival. Otherwise, enjoy our fantastic vendors – they’ve got you covered.
Outside food or beverages of any kind, coolers, kegs, cans, and glass containers (alcoholic beverages included) may not be brought onto the festival grounds with the exception of bottled water (limit one bottle per person), baby formula, baby supplies and medication is permissible.
If there wasn’t, we’d have to rename the festival. Of course, there’s whisky! Bring your ID and a sense of adventure.
Traditional haggis? Not even close. But we’ve got a plant-based version if you’re feeling adventurous (and maybe a little brave).
This year, backpacks and large bags will generally be banned from Scotfest | Oklahoma. Please leave any non-essential items at home. You will make it into Scotfest much quicker if you don’t bring any bags or backpacks with you. Any bags you do bring must not exceed a size of 13″ x 15″ x 6″.
Small children will get the best view of Scotfest from their strollers. While there is no general ban on large strollers, they may be subjected to checks by security staff.
All animals and pets, except service animals, are prohibited from the Festival area. The event is usually very hot with limited shade areas, consider how your dog might feel, and please leave them at home.
Aerosol spray cans with hazardous contents, including Pepper spray/Mace Corrosive or staining substances Objects that could be used to cut, slash or stab – basically any weapons of any sort including chains, firearms and spiked jewelry, Drones, Fireworks and Laser pens/pointers of any type Noisemakers such as air horns Outside food or drinks Glass bottles
The official policy of Scotfest | Oklahoma is to request patrons not to carry guns on festival grounds. Scotfest is certainly a supporter of every amendment to the Constitution however, in accordance with the business owner exemption law, Okla. Stat. tis. 21 sec 1290.22, that allows business owners to request customers not carry guns into their businesses. Therefore it is the policy of Scotfest to ask gun owners and everyone to please leave weapons in their vehicles and not bring them onto festival grounds. Guns and alcohol do not mix well. Scotfest | Oklahoma does not want to put conceal carry festival fans in danger of a felony charge because they carried in a place where beer and liquor is served. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 sec. 1272.1. The board of Scotfest | Oklahoma feels that most of the patrons that attend Scotfest would appreciate and request a weapon free festival.
At the request of the entertainers, professional photography or video recording of the stage shows (specifically involving cameras with professional/detachable lenses) may not be permitted; however, the remainder of the festival grounds are open game and we encourage social media sharing throughout the event.
In accordance with the City of Broken Arrow ordinances and the Fire Marshal, smoking is prohibited in all tents at all times. Smoking in outside areas is permitted; however, guests are asked to please extinguish all smoking materials when finished and dispose of materials properly. Please do not throw materials on the ground.
At this point, lockers are not available on the Festival Grounds. If your item appears on the list above, we highly suggest you leave it in your car to avoid it being confiscated or entry refused.
Alcohol, drugs, illegal substances or any paraphernalia associated with drug use. Any person who enters or attempts to enter the festival with an item that is illegal to possess by law, may be asked to leave or arrested by a police officer regardless of whether the item is listed within this policy.