OOB Scottish Festival
Pipers, highland dancing, traditional Scottish foods, athletics, bazaar at Veteran's Memorial Park.
When
Early June. Date varies year to year, verify with the festival organizers.
Where
Veteran's Memorial Park.
What's included
- Pipers and pipe bands.
- Highland dancing competitions.
- Scottish entertainment on the main stage.
- Scottish bazaar and artisan vendors.
- Heavy athletics (caber toss, hammer throw, weight for distance).
- Traditional Scottish foods.
Admission
Free admission is typical; verify each year.
Vendor and athlete registration
Vendor and athletic registration through the festival organizers; deadlines several weeks before the event.
History of the festival
Annual celebration of Scottish heritage in southern Maine. Long-standing community event run by volunteers and pipe band sponsors.
What to bring
Lawn chairs, sunscreen, and cash for vendors. Many vendors take cards but cash moves the lines faster.
Compiled from Town of Old Orchard Beach, RSU 23, FEMA, Maine Revenue Service, US Census, MLS, and field interviews. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify before any transaction.