Name: 61st Annual Tartan Ball presented by the Clan Gordon Pipe Band
Start: 2026-03-28T19:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-03-29T01:00:00-07:00
Location: Washington State Fair Event Center

61st Annual Tartan Ball presented by the Clan Gordon Pipe Band

Step into an unforgettable night of music, dancing, and great conversation with friends old and new. Experience the powerful sounds of Tacoma’s Own Clan Gordon Pipe Band, joined by the Keith Highlanders Pipe Band and the Puget Sound Firefighters Pipes & Drums—all in one spectacular evening. Celebrate tradition, community, and pageantry at the largest Tartan Ball in the Pacific Northwest. This is a night you won’t want to miss.
We are a family friendly event so bring one and all. Feel free to to bring your own food for yourself or to share with your table. We kindly ask that you do not bring your own alcoholic beverages so we may keep our Special Occasion License and adhere to the State of Washington RCWs. Thank you.
Please park in the Gold Parking Lot at the corner of Meridian St. & 9th Ave. SE. Enter the fairgrounds through the Gold Gate and proceed to the Pavilion Building.
Featuring: The Clan Gordon Pipe Band, The Keith Highlanders Pipe Band featuring the Bentzen School of Highland Dance, and The Puget Sound Firefighters Pipes and Drums featuring the Haley Prendergast School of Irish Dance. dance the night away with Free Rain, Washington's #1 dance band.