Registration Is Now Open for the Clan MacFarlane 2026 Annual World Gathering

Registration is now open for the Clan MacFarlane 2026 Annual World Gathering.

We hope you will join us in California for a special week of heritage, friendship, music, and celebration. This Gathering will bring Clan MacFarlanes together from near and far for a memorable time of connection and shared tradition.

A Gathering Built Around Heritage and Fellowship

This year’s Gathering is more than a trip. It is a chance to spend time with fellow MacFarlanes, celebrate our shared roots, and enjoy meaningful experiences together.

The week will include time in San Francisco, Wine Country, and the 160th Scottish Highland Gathering & Games. Along the way, attendees will explore places and stories that reflect Scotland’s influence on Northern California.

Registration Cost

Registration is $325 per person.

Your registration includes:

• admission to the Friday Night Ceilidh and Concert
• admission to the Muir House
• admission to the Wine Dinner at Poppy in Glen Ellen, California
• admission to the Clan MacFarlane Annual Formal Banquet

Included Events

Friday Night Ceilidh and Concert

First, we will kick off the Highland Games weekend in true Scottish style.

The Friday night concert is presented by the Caledonian Club of San Francisco. It will be an exciting evening filled with music, pipe bands, and Celtic performances. This event gives Clan MacFarlane a wonderful way to begin the weekend together and enjoy the spirit of Scotland.

Wine Dinner in California Wine Country

Next, attendees will enjoy a special gathering in Glen Ellen, California.

The itinerary describes this event as a time centered on good food, conversation, and the joy of coming together to celebrate heritage and friendship. Paired with MacLaren Wines, this part of the Gathering offers a relaxed and memorable setting to spend time with fellow Clan members.

Clan MacFarlane Annual Formal Banquet

This special evening will feature a sit-down plated dinner with white linens. Guests are encouraged to wear their best MacFarlane attire. More importantly, the banquet is a time to visit with friends and extended family, share stories of ancestry, and reflect on the ties that connect MacFarlanes across generations.

Highlights of the Week

San Francisco Through a Scottish Lens

Attendees will have the chance to explore San Francisco and learn about the city’s Scottish connections. The itinerary highlights the waterfront, maritime heritage, and the cable cars as part of this shared story.

A Visit Connected to John Muir

The Gathering will also include a visit connected to John Muir, the Scottish-born naturalist whose life and legacy helped shape conservation in California and beyond.

Time Together at the Highland Games

Of course, one of the biggest highlights will be our time together at the 160th Scottish Highland Gathering & Games. The weekend will include key Clan moments, shared activities, and the chance to celebrate our MacFarlane pride at one of the most important Scottish events in the region.

Why You Should Join Us

This Gathering is a chance to reconnect with old friends, meet new cousins, and celebrate your heritage in a meaningful way.

Whether you have attended past Gatherings or this will be your first, we hope you will join us for this special week of fellowship, tradition, and Clan pride.

Reserve Your Place Today

The Clan MacFarlane 2026 Annual World Gathering will be a week to remember.

Registration is now open, and we would love to have you with us in California.