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Pleasanton Scottish Highland Gathering and Games


  • Alameda County Fairgrounds 4501 Pleasanton Avenue Pleasanton, CA, 94566 United States (map)

Honored Chieftain

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Mike Buchanan

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Chief of Clan Buchanan

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Honored Chieftain 〰️ Mike Buchanan 〰️ Chief of Clan Buchanan 〰️

Meet the Clan Chief and family

The 158th Scottish Highland Gathering and Games are at the Alameda County Fairgrounds on Labor Day Weekend 2024. 

Established in 1866, the Scottish Highland Gathering and Games at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton is California's longest running Scottish Games featuring the very best of Scottish competitions.

This year's Games hosts the Women's World and the U.S. Men's & Women's Heavy Athletics Championships, as well as Highland Dancing, Piping and Drumming, and Soccer competitions, and a fun Kilted Mile race.

Live entertainment features Scottish Country Dancing, harpists and fiddlers, Scottish folk singers, Celtic Rock bands, pipe & military bands, and the spectacular sight and sounds of the Massed Bands.

Plus, you can sample the delights of traditional Scottish foods and drinks - including Whisky Tasting!

John Michael Baillie-Hamilton Buchanan of that Ilk Chief of the Name and Arms of Buchanan has graciously agreed to serve as Honored Clan Chief at the Pleasanton Highland Games

Clan Buchanan will be represented by James Buchanan, please contact him with any queries or support

Tent and display setup will be on Friday at 1 PM. We need help with setup, staffing the tent, greeting visitors, and recruiting new members during the two-day event. We could also use help with breakdown of the tent and displays after the games conclude.

Come join us in the Buchanan tent as we come together to celebrate our Buchanan heritage and Scottish History while having fun meeting new people and recruiting new members. Hope to see you there!


Great deal on Marriot Hotel

The hotel is the Marriott Aloft Hotel Pleasanton-Dublin. You can find more details and book rooms using the following link: Marriott Aloft Hotel Pleasanton-Dublin.

The hotel is offering a group discount on room rates for all attendees of the Scottish Highland Games – Pleasanton 2024. Make sure to register using the group code: 'Scottish Highland Games – Pleasanton 2024.' Given the large attendance expected, early registration is recommended.

Earlier Event: August 31
Cowal Gathering
Later Event: September 6
Long’s Peak Scottish festival