Portland Highland Dancing Association

09/01/2026

McMinnville Scottish Festival is proud to bring the Scottish Highland Dance Competition back for a sixth year! Registration for the 2026 dance competition is NOW OPEN! The competition will take place at our 2026 McMinnville Scottish Festival on October 3rd and 4th at the Yamhill County Fairgrounds in McMinnville, Oregon. This event will feature Premier and Pre-Premier Highland dances, Premier and Pre-Premier National dances and Choreography for Pre-Premier & Premier dancers! Learn more and register today at https://celticheritage.org/competition/ See you in October!

08/30/2026

Mark your calendars! Planning is well underway for a new PHDA 2026-2027 dance season.

08/25/2026

'If you get the chance to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance!' 💙🤍

Register now to compete on Saturday, Sept. 12th under esteemed Judge Louise Reid of Mission Viejo, CA, and under the precision of Piper Matt Turnbull of Seattle, WA, at the 2026 Kelso Highlander Festival & Scottish Games.

Who plans on watching these talented performers?! 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♂️

https://www.kelsohighlanderfestival.com/scottish-dance-competition

07/12/2026

Kelso entry form is now available.

06/14/2026

🏆 Bonnie Blyth MacKenzie Memorial National Dance Challenge

Congratulations to Libby Patterson for an outstanding performance, showcasing exceptional skill, dedication, and artistry in Highland Dance!

06/11/2026

Dancers will be performing on Saturday at 5:30pm to celebrate the kick off of 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿VS🇭🇹 match!

06/06/2026

Good luck to all of the dancers competing at the Portland Highland Games!🎉

06/02/2026

Dancers will be competing throughout the day. Come check us out on the main stage.

🏴 4 DAYS UNTIL THE GAMES! 🏴

Kilts. Clans. Culture.

The countdown is on! In just 4 days, we'll gather to celebrate Scottish heritage with clan gatherings, colorful kilts, live music, Highland dancing, heavy athletics, delicious food, and so much more.

Whether you're tracing your family roots, cheering on competitors, or simply soaking up the atmosphere, there's a place for you at the Portland Highland Games.

Who's coming out to celebrate with us this weekend?

https://www.phga.org/

05/21/2026

Congratulations dancers!

Congratulations 2026 USIR finalists! We can't wait to see you all represent the NW in Dallas, TX this July.🎉

Photo credit - Ken Jones
Not pictured but also representing the NW - Duncan S.

05/08/2026

Dancers, Don’t Miss Your Chance!
Registration for the Portland Highland Games Dance Competition is closing soon—May 16th will be here before you know it!

Make sure you secure your spot, showcase your talent, and be part of this incredible tradition. Whether you're competing or cheering on fellow dancers, it’s always a highlight of the Games!

⏳ Don’t wait—register today:
👉 https://www.phga.org/competitor-information/dancing/

We can’t wait to see you take the stage! 🎶