Upcoming Celtic Events in Central PA

Check back often for updated information!  We will be at these events!  Stop by and say Hello!  More area festivals and additional details are on our “Events” page.

Our friends at Carlisle Theatre are bringing the Kilmaine Saints to their stage on Saturday, September 19. The Kilmaine Saints are equal parts Irish swagger, Scottish pride, and whiskey. This explosive Celtic rock band from central PA will steal your heart, your spirit, and your pint when you’re not looking.  Music information may be found at https://www.kilmainesaints.com/music.
Tickets may be purchased at the website  https://tinyurl.com/bdh6bmfx.  The theater is making attending more affordable by offering $5.00 off on tickets by using the code WEE26.  
 
 

Shamrocks & Shenanigans

September 19 & 20, 2026 • Gates Open at 11AM

Wrap on your kilt, grab your shillelagh, and hold on to your potatoes & dash; the Celtic nations have come to revel in Mount Hope! Enjoy a good stout, a scotch egg, and show off your calves all weekend long.  The Scottish Society will be in the Clan Tent area, stop by and see us!

Fort Hunter Day  
September 20 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm              https://forthunter.org/event/fort-hunter-day/
FREE

The Society will have a table here to offer incites into all things Scottish! 

 

The Celtic Classic in Bethlehem 

Sept 25-27, 2026  More details at https://celticfest.org/

The Society will not be attending the Celtic Classic.

 

 

 

 

Check out our Events page for a list of many more events!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Want to know what goes on at a Burns Night Supper? 

Please click on the link  of our Burns Night Supper that highlights our 2023 event celebrating Robert Burns.  This an opportunity for those who have never attended one to see what they can expect to experience at Burns Night 2024.   Recording provided by USA Kilts

 

 

 

Please visit and “like” us on our FaceBook page Scottish Society of Central Pennsylvania .

 It might be of interest that the Great Scot website shows a registered Ukraine Forever tartan.

 
 

 

 

OBJECTIVES OF THE SOCIETY

 

To promote an interest in the history, culture, and traditions of Scotland and Scottish Americans in Central Pennsylvania

To develop and strengthen the bonds of friendship and good fellowship through entertainment and social gatherings

To keep members informed of Scottish related events and activities occurring regionally and nationally.

And to preserve fond memories of Auld Lang Syne.

Scottish Society of Central Pennsylvania

 

Officers and Board of Directors

President: Ken Millage

Vice-President: Dr. Kathleen White

Secretary: Jennifer Gardner

Treasurer: Dr David Smith

Chaplain: Heather Zeigler

Social Media and Website: Shannon Smith

Piper: William Gable

Directors: Fred Hait, Dan Maresh, Ted Martin, Verlyn Hays, Marcia Wallace Shore

PAST PRESIDENTS

Charlene Kemp

TARTAN BANNERS of the SOCIETY

Given by individuals and families to honor their Scottish heritage

These banners are displayed at various Society and public occasions