MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE 45TH LYON COLLEGE HOMECOMING + SCOTTISH FESTIVAL OCTOBEr 17-19, 2025
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We are excited about our 45th Arkansas Scottish Festival! Register for an event here. Register your clan here.
General admission is FREE. ScotsFest will continue, rain or shine. In case of rain, check the list below for moved events.
All events will be on the campus of Lyon College, unless otherwise noted.
Be sure to download our Campus Map to make sure you never miss an event!
opening ceremonies
Saturday, 12 p.m.
Open Classes
Check back for additional classes!
Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
8 a.m.:
Human Anatomy & Physiology - Faria Abstract Algebra - Chapman
9 a.m.:
Old Testament - Bube Digital Marketing - Lynch Booze: Past, Present & Future of Alcohol - Kennedy
Intro to Chemistry - Nawarathne English 101 - Beal Principles of Biology - Thomas Intro to Shakespeare - Johnson
10 a.m.:
Comparative Physiology - M. Jones Evolutionary Medicine - Oliveira
12 p.m.:
World Politics - Connell
1 p.m.:
Biblical Archaeology - Kennedy Independent Research - Nawarathne
3 p.m.:
Data Visualization - Birkenkrahe
homecoming tailgate
Saturday
10 a.m. Tailgate Alley
10:30 a.m. Homecoming Pep Rally
Cocktail Hour, Feast, Ceilidh, and Dancing
$75 • Tables $550
Edward Commons, Patterson Hall
Saturday
Cocktail Hour • 6 p.m.
Cheese Board with Buttery Crisps
Smoked Ham Endive Pickups
Stuffed Meatballs
Scotch Eggs
Dinner Ceilidh Menu • 7 p.m.
‘Kale’-y Salad with Buttermilk Dressing, Rolls, and Butter
Choice of Entrée: Ale Braised Steak Pie with Red Wine Glaze, Or, Dill and Butter Atlantic Salmon
Rumblethumps
Roasted Tartan Veggies
Trifle
Dog Show
Sign your fur baby up for medals, prizes, and FUN!
Sheepdog demos
Saturday
Brown Chapel Front Lawn
Vendors & Clans
Throughout the day!
scotsfest schedule
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16
12 p.m. Vendor Setup (Brown Fine Arts Center Crescent)
Friday, October 17
8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Open Classes (see graphic) *
Email cindy.barber@lyon.edu to register
12 p.m. - Festival Soft Opening
Vendors & Clans
4–8 p.m.
Director’s Reception*
(Highland House, 2030 Bearette St.)
5:30 p.m.
Annual Lyon College Alumni Awards Celebration*
(Edward Commons: Cocktails 5:30 p.m., Dinner and Program 6-8 p.m.)
FREE Rocket-Building Workshop* (Derby 131)
Build your own Rocket & launch on Saturday!
8:30-10:30 p.m.
Alumni & Friends Social*
(Polk & Paddle, 3rd Street, Downtown Batesville)
Saturday, October 18
8 a.m.
The 45th Arkansas Scottish Festival Opens to the Public
8 a.m.
VIP Breakfast*
(VIP Tent, Couch Garden)
8 a.m.
Living History by MacLachlan's Jacobite Highlanders
and Colonel Munro's 37th Regiment of Foot
(Nichols Meadows)
8 a.m.
Clan Village Opens
(Lyon Building)
8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Lyon College Scot Shop Opens
(Edwards Commons)
9 a.m.
Highland Athletics Competition Begins
TO PARTICIPATE IN THE HIGHLAND GAMES, CLICK HERE
(Couch Garden)
Sheep Dog Demo
(Brown Fine Arts Building Front Lawn)
9-11 a.m.
Rocket Launch Demonstrations
(Practice Soccer Field)
Men’s Basketball Open Practice/Meet & Greet
(All Alumni & Friends Welcome, Becknell Gymnasium)
10 a.m.
Piping Exhibitions Begin
(Various Locations)
Estate Planning Brunch-and-Learn
Worthen Boardroom, Lyon Building
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Petting Zoo Open
TKE Annual Meeting
(Lyon Building Room 100)
Homecoming Tailgate
(Tailgate Alley, Brown Fine Arts Building South Lawn)
10:30 a.m.
Homecoming Pep Rally
(West Derby Lawn Next to Tailgate Alley)
11 a.m.
Black Student Association Reunion
(Outdoor Classroom)
11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Flyway Brewing Co. Entertainment Zone Open*
Alex Beaton Stage Featuring
Mudmen, Highland Dancing, Celtic Singer Misty Posey,
and all-time favorite Patrick Regan!
(Brown Fine Arts Building South Lawn)
11 a.m.
British Car Show
(Brown Fine Arts Building Crescent)
Lil’ Highlanders Fun Zone Opens
(Lyon Building South Lawn)
Sheep Dog Demo
(Brown Fine Arts Building Front Lawn)
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Women’s Basketball Open Practice
(Becknell Gymnasium)
12 p.m.
Opening Ceremonies, Mass Pipe Band
(Couch Garden)
12:30 p.m.
Central High School Kilties
Dog Show Registration
(Back of Brown Fine Arts Building)
Enter your Dog into the Contest
Sheep Dog Demo
(Brown Fine Arts Building Front Lawn)
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Petting Zoo Open
2 p.m.
Dog Show
(Couch Garden)
3:30 p.m.
Homecoming Football Game
Lyon College vs. Centenary College
(Bad Boy Mowers Stadium, Lyon College)
Sheep Dog Demo
(Brown Fine Arts Building Front Lawn)
6 p.m.
Cocktail Hour, Feast, Ceilidh, and Dancing*
(Edward Commons)
Sunday, October 20
8 a.m.
Festival Opens
Vendors and Clans
Reenactments by MacLachlan's Jacobite Highlanders and Colonel Munro's 37th Regiment of Foot Begin
9 a.m.
Sheep Dog Demos
(Brown Fine Arts Building Front Lawn)
10 a.m.
O’Donovan School of Irish Dancers; Bluebonnet Highland Dancing
(Brown Fine Arts Building South Lawn)
10:30 a.m.
Tea & Scones
(VIP Tent)
11 a.m.
Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan Worship Service
(Entertainment Zone)
12 p.m.
Club 50 Celebration*
(Edwards Commons Maxfield Room, 1st floor)
1 p.m.
Sheep Dog Demo
(Brown Chapel Front Lawn)
4 p.m.
Festival Closes
*Additional Registration Required
Alumni & Friends Social
Friday, 8:30 p.m.
Polk & Paddle, 3rd Street, Batesville
LIVING HISTORY
MacLachlan's Jacobite Highlanders and Colonel Munro's 37th Regiment of Foot will perform re-enactments on both Saturday and Sunday.
saturday Entertainment zone FEATURING mudmen!
$50 Adult, $10 Children, $10 Zone Access • Brown Fine Arts Building South Lawn
Glasgow Chip Shop Menu
Fresh Fried ‘Chips‘
Batter Fried Fish
BBQ & Beans
Brews and Bar
Highland Athletics
Hosted by Ancient Athletics
Homecoming football GAme
lyon college vs CENTENARY
Saturday
3:30 p.m. Bad Boy Mowers Stadium, Lyon College
Highland Dancing
Saturday
Throughout the day in the Entertainment Zone, Brown Fine Arts Building, South Lawn.
Club 50 Celebration
Sunday
12 p.m. Maxfield Room, Edwards Commons first floor
Festival Closes
The festival closes at 4 p.m Sunday., and cleanup begins!