glasgow lands scottish festival
Everything You Need to Know
Saturday, July 18, 2026
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Look Park
300 North Main Street
Florence (Northampton), MA 01062
IMPORTANT NOTICE: We have 27 pipe bands competing, with 600-700 pipers and drummers on the field at opening and closing ceremonies. As a result, we expect there could be a delay for those entering the Park in time for Opening Ceremonies at 11:30
Please plan accordingly and allow extra time. Our volunteers collecting tickets at the gate do the best they can, and try and speed things up, but there will be delays. We do not want you to miss the Ceremonies if at all possible. All parking is free, and on the Ball Field, not far from the Ceremonies.
Admission & Whisky Tasting Tickets
Now Available Online
Admission Tickets will also be available at the Gate
Fraud and ticket scams are on the rise. Please note that Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival cannot guarantee the validity of tickets purchased through any source other than glasgowlands.org and Ticketspice.com. To avoid issues with counterfeit, stolen, void, or inflated tickets, purchase directly through our website. Remember that any form of ticket scalping is strictly prohibited by the Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival. Let’s work together to prevent fraud and ensure your tickets are valid – always purchase through our trusted sources.
– New For 2026 –
Stonelifting Try-It Station
Try-It classes give you the opportunity to delve into Scottish culture hands-on. Clach Cuid Fir is Scottish Gaelic for “manhood stones”. Historically, they were heavy, natural boulders used across Scotland as traditional tests of strength and rites of passage into manhood. Our Stonelifting Try-It station is open to the public and everyone from toddler to elder are most welcome to give them a try.
– Welcome Back –
– Honored Guests –
Northampton Mayor
Gina-Louise Sciarra
State Representative
Lindsay Sabadosa
1st Hampshire District
A Warm Welcome to
Glasgow Lands is proud to welcome the Irish Cultural Center as a sponsor for the Festival.
Located in West Springfield, MA, the Irish Cultural Center is dedicated to preserving and celebrating Irish arts and heritage. Our mission is to share Ireland’s rich cultural legacy and ensure it can be appreciated by all.
VFW Post 872 and Auxiliary
Southwick, MA
Please visit in the Clan Area
Accomodations
Hampton Inn, Westfield
For reservations please follow the link above or call the inn at 413-564-6900. Newly redecorated rooms, very reasonable rates, friendly staff, convenient to Festival and all area attractions
Many hotel and motel rooms are available in the greater Northampton/Westfield/Springfield area. Please see local directories for information.
Directions to the Park
I-91 From Springfield: Take Exit 25 and go straight ahead to Damon Road, then onto Bridge Road.
I-91 from Greenfield: Take Exit 26 to light and turn right onto Bridge Road.
General Park Roads: The Park is a one-way circle loop road of approximately 1.2 miles. At the bottom of the hill from the entry booth the road splits. You must bear to the right. The speed limit on all Park roads is 15 miles per hour. There are speed bumps throughout the Park which you should approach at a lower rate of speed.
Visitor’s Center: The Visitor’s Center is the first building on the right. (For the Festival, there is no parking in this area. However, the ATM is located in this building).
Festival Entry Area: The ticket sales and admission is located on the road after the Visitor’s Center. This is staffed by volunteers from River Valley Counseling Center.
General Picnic Areas: Picnic tables are numbered 1 – 72, and each site has clearly marked signs. The sites begin to the right of the Dow Pavilion with number 72 and count down to number 1 in the Playground Area. If they are free, these tables are available for Festival attendees.
Pavilions
Dow Pavilion: The Dow Pavilion is approximately 4/10’s of the way around the Park. As you proceed around the loop road you will see Willow Lake on your left. Just after you come down the hill by the lake you will see the Dow Pavilion on your right.
Willowbrook Shelter: The Willowbrook Shelter is located on the right approximately 2/3 of the way around the Park. To find the Willowbrook Shelter watch the picnic site numbers. They count down from 72. The Willowbrook Shelter is located just after number 53.
The Westwood Shelter and Duckbrook Shelter: These shelters are on the right approximately ¾ of the way around the Park. They are located behind the Sweet Shop, where there is generally parking available. Walk over the stone bridge and bear to the right for the Westwood Shelter and the Duckbrook Shelter.
The Playground Shelter, Mini Shelter: These three areas are on the right approximately 8/10’s of the way around the Park. They are not available for use by Festival attendees. Visitor’s Center: The Visitor’s Center is the first building on the right. (For the Festival, there is no parking in this area. However, the ATM is located in this building).
