Appalachian Highlanders Pipes and Drums

Schedule of Events

St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Shamrock Festival - Roanoke, VA
March 14, 2026
Downtown Roanoke, VA

Freedom First Patrick's Day Parade
Begins at 11am on Jefferson St. at Elm Ave., continues to Campbell Ave. and ends at Williamson Rd.

Live music, adult beverages, and more! Admission is FREE and begins at noon in Wells Fargo Plaza behind the City Market Building. Band announcements coming soon!

https://www.downtownroanoke.org/events/signature-events/st-patricks-day-parade-and-festival

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Appalachian School of Law Graduation
May 9, 2026
Riverview Elementary/Middle School
Grundy, VA
1:00 p.m.

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Plumb Alley Day
May 23, 2026
Abingdon, VA - 9:00 AM
Last year the attendance was estimated at 15,000! This year 175 vendors of arts, crafts, antiques, yard sale items and a wide range of of foods will be available on the alley.
https://abingdonkiwanis.org/plumb-alley-day

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Memorial Day Ceremony at Veteran's Park
May 25, 2026
Veteran's Park in Abingdon

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4th of July Parade and Fireworks
July 4, 2026
Mountain City, TN
The Fourth of July Parade will be at 5:30 p.m. on Main Street - fireworks to follow at Ralph Stout Park. Come enjoy the celebration!

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Fun Fest Downtown Street Fair
July 18, 2026
Kingsport, Tennessee
Experience a festival like never before! There is something for everyone of all ages. Enjoy street performers, aerial trapeze, Irish step dancing, artist, musicians, international exhibits, and a variety of ethnic and traditional food trucks.

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The Arts & Crafts Show
July 24, 2026
The Barter Green, near the fountain
8:45 a.m.

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Abingdon National Night Out
August 3, 2026
Old Food City Building
5-8 p.m.

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Cedar Bluff Heritage Festival
September 19, 2026
Cedar Bluff, VA
11:00 a.m.

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Radford Highlanders Festival
October 10, 2026
Whether a family’s background is of Scots-Irish origin or of other descent, the day always brings with it an air of excitement and anticipation. There is no place more beautiful than Southwest Virginia in the fall and the Blue Ridge Mountains provide a beautiful back-drop for the fall festival.

https://www.radford.edu/content/festival/home.html

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Wise Fall Fling
October 11, 2026
The Wise Business Association will host the 46th Annual Wise County Famous Fall Fling in historic downtown Wise, Virginia. The Fall Fling features bluegrass, Celtic, country, and gospel music, and celebrates authentic Appalachian arts and crafts with over 100 vendors. You will find wood, pottery, art, photography, candles, soap, antiques, Native American crafts, traditional Appalachian crafts and much, much more.

http://www.wisefallfling.com

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Veteran's Day Ceremony at Veteran's Park
November 11, 2026
Veteran's Park in Abingdon, VA

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Pleasant View Church
December 6, 2026
10:30 AM
18416 Lee Hwy., Abingdon, VA 24210
http://www.pleasantviewchurchabingdon.com

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Celtic Christmas @ Mountain Lake Lodge
December 19, 2026
Celebrate the holiday season with a touch of Celtic charm at Mountain Lake Lodge's Holiday Mainstage! Enjoy traditional Celtic music from 6-8 PM with The Fiddler & the Flutist, followed by the powerful Appalachian Highlanders Pipes & Drums from 8-9 PM. Immerse yourself in Celtic culture, savor delicious food and drink, and experience a unique holiday celebration for all ages.

https://www.mtnlakelodge.com/events/pembroke/celtic-christmas-9153193

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Burns Night
January 23, 2027
Appalachian Highlanders Pipes and Drums is hosting Burns Night this year to celebrate the life of Scotland's national bard. Robert Burns was the 18th century Scottish poet - song writer - story teller who helped birth a Scottish renaissance that changed the world. As a Jacobite at heart, Burns was an avid proponent of the American Revolution and an ardent fan of George Washington, even writing an ode to celebrate George's birthday! We are thrilled to be hosting this evening's celebration at Glenrochie Country Club in Abingdon, VA. Come join us!

Tickets are $50 and include a traditional fine Scottish meal, entertainment, and non-alcoholic drinks.

A CASH BAR will be available.

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