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August 17, 2024
  • Maine Highland Games & Scottish Festival - Brunswick, ME 04011

    August 17, 2024
    Thomas Point Beach Road Brunswick, Maine 04011

    Event Name
    Maine Highland Games & Scottish Festival
    Event Start Date
    08/17/2024
    Event Type
    Games / Competition
    Event Location
    Thomas Point Beach & Campground Brunswick
    Event Address
    Thomas Point Beach Road
    Brunswick, Maine 04011
    United States
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    Event Details
    Individual piping competitions in grades 5 through 1 and drumming competitions in grades 3 through 1. Band competitions for grade 4 are medley(required) and mini msr(optional). Grade 5 is a march set, 6 to 8 parts, simple time.
    All registrations are online and received no later than August 3. Bands are expected to participate in opening and closing ceremonies.

    The Maine Games a full schedule of activities, events, and music. There is something for everyone to enjoy.
    https://www.mainehighlandgames.org/

    Registration Link.https://www.mainehighlandgames.org/pdcomp

    Primary Contact Name
    Roy Murdoch
    Phone
    (207) 266-7981
    Email
    rimurdoch@gmail.com
    Judges:
    Gordon Peters
    Nancy Tunnicliffe
    Amy Garson
    Lezlie Webster
    John Bottomly
    Norman McLeod
    Sanctioned Event
    Yes
    Notes
    Leave a message or email . We’ll get back to you as soon as possible

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August 24, 2024
  • Quechee Games - Quechee, VT

    August 24, 2024
    Polo Field 45 Deweys Mills Rd Hartford, Vermont 05047

    Event Name
    QuecheeGames
    Event Start Date
    08/24/2024
    Event Type
    Games / Competition
    Event Location
    Quechee, VT
    Event Address
    Polo Field
    45 Deweys Mills Rd
    Hartford, Vermont 05047
    United States
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    Event Details
    Solo Piping, Drumming, Pipe Bands.
    Also, Highland Dance, Athletics, Sheepdogs, Vendors, Clans, Food Trucks, Beer Tent, Entertainment.

    Entries atwww.quecheegames.orgcoming soon

    Primary Contact Name
    Lezlie Webster
    Phone
    (603) 491-2739
    Email
    lezliewebster55@gmail.com
    Judges:
    TBD
    Sanctioned Event
    Yes

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August 31, 2024
  • Capital District Scottish Games - Albany, NY 12203

    August 31, 2024
    16 The Concourse, Albany, NY 12203, USA

    Event Name
    Capital District Scottish Games
    Event Start Date
    08/31/2024
    Event Type
    Games / Competition
    Event Location
    Altamont, NY
    Event Address
    16 The Concourse
    Albany, New York 12203
    United States
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    Event Details
    The CDSG will be held at the Altamont Fairgrounds in Altamont, NY. Solo and band events will be held.
    Primary Contact Name
    Jennifer Farrigan
    Phone
    (518) 461-5362
    Email
    jrfarrigan@scotgames.com
    Sanctioned Event
    Yes

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  • VA Scottish Games & Festival - Great Meadows VA

    August 31, 2024 - September 2, 2024@
    5089 Old Tavern Rd, The Plains, Virginia 20198 Plains, Virginia 20198

    Event Name
    VA Scottish Games & Festival
    Event Start Date
    08/31/2024
    Event End Date (Multiple days)
    09/02/2024
    Event Type
    Games / Competition
    Event Location
    Great Meadows VA
    Event Address
    5089 Old Tavern Rd, The Plains, Virginia 20198
    Plains, Virginia 20198
    United States
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    Event Details
    Athletics (Heavy Events)
    Piping & Drumming Competitions - Bands Grade 3-5, all solo Piping & Drumming events
    British Car & Bike Show
    Children's Games
    Fiddling
    Highland Dancing
    Scottish Dog Events

    Entry at:https://vascottishgames.regfox.com/drumming-piping

    Primary Contact Name
    Helen Harlow
    Phone
    (540) 373-4890
    Email
    harlow59@msn.com
    Judges:

    John Bottomley

    Paula Glendinning

    Peter Kent

    Bill Caudill

    Brian Donaldson

    Tommy Kee

    Sanctioned Event
    Yes

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September 1, 2024
  • VA Scottish Games & Festival - Great Meadows VA

    August 31, 2024 - September 2, 2024@
    5089 Old Tavern Rd, The Plains, Virginia 20198 Plains, Virginia 20198

    Event Name
    VA Scottish Games & Festival
    Event Start Date
    08/31/2024
    Event End Date (Multiple days)
    09/02/2024
    Event Type
    Games / Competition
    Event Location
    Great Meadows VA
    Event Address
    5089 Old Tavern Rd, The Plains, Virginia 20198
    Plains, Virginia 20198
    United States
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    Event Details
    Athletics (Heavy Events)
    Piping & Drumming Competitions - Bands Grade 3-5, all solo Piping & Drumming events
    British Car & Bike Show
    Children's Games
    Fiddling
    Highland Dancing
    Scottish Dog Events

    Entry at:https://vascottishgames.regfox.com/drumming-piping

    Primary Contact Name
    Helen Harlow
    Phone
    (540) 373-4890
    Email
    harlow59@msn.com
    Judges:

    John Bottomley

    Paula Glendinning

    Peter Kent

    Bill Caudill

    Brian Donaldson

    Tommy Kee

    Sanctioned Event
    Yes

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September 2, 2024
  • VA Scottish Games & Festival - Great Meadows VA

    August 31, 2024 - September 2, 2024@
    5089 Old Tavern Rd, The Plains, Virginia 20198 Plains, Virginia 20198

    Event Name
    VA Scottish Games & Festival
    Event Start Date
    08/31/2024
    Event End Date (Multiple days)
    09/02/2024
    Event Type
    Games / Competition
    Event Location
    Great Meadows VA
    Event Address
    5089 Old Tavern Rd, The Plains, Virginia 20198
    Plains, Virginia 20198
    United States
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    Event Details
    Athletics (Heavy Events)
    Piping & Drumming Competitions - Bands Grade 3-5, all solo Piping & Drumming events
    British Car & Bike Show
    Children's Games
    Fiddling
    Highland Dancing
    Scottish Dog Events

    Entry at:https://vascottishgames.regfox.com/drumming-piping

    Primary Contact Name
    Helen Harlow
    Phone
    (540) 373-4890
    Email
    harlow59@msn.com
    Judges:

    John Bottomley

    Paula Glendinning

    Peter Kent

    Bill Caudill

    Brian Donaldson

    Tommy Kee

    Sanctioned Event
    Yes

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September 6, 2024
September 7, 2024
  • Middlte Tennessee Highland Games - Sanders Ferry Park

    September 6, 2024 - September 8, 2024@
    Sanders Ferry Park 513 Sanders Ferry Rd Hendersonville, Tennessee 37075

    Event Name
    Middlte Tennessee Highland Games
    Event Start Date
    09/06/2024
    Event End Date (Multiple days)
    09/08/2024
    Event Type
    Games / Competition
    Event Location
    Sanders Ferry Park
    Event Address
    Sanders Ferry Park
    513 Sanders Ferry Rd
    Hendersonville, Tennessee 37075
    United States
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    Event Details
    Full details about our games:https://www.midtenngames.com/
    Flyer / Banner
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    Primary Contact Name
    Jim Drury
    Phone
    (615) 218-8340
    Email
    drury55@gmail.com
    Judges:
    Pipes:
    James Bell
    Ed Krintz
    Jerry Finegan

    Drums:
    Ed Best

    Sanctioned Event
    Yes
    Notes
    We have added a MTHG professional solo piping contest on Friday evening, September 6. There will be an MSR and Piobaireachd contest. The overall winner will receive the 'Music City Quaich'. See website for more details.https://www.midtenngames.com/piping-competitions

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  • Covenanter Scottish Festival -Quarryville, PA 17566

    September 7, 2024
    1199 Valley Road Quarryville, Pennsylvania 17566

    Event Name
    Covenanter Scottish Festival
    Event Start Date
    09/07/2024
    Event Type
    Games / Competition
    Event Location
    Middle Octorara Presbyterian Church
    Event Address
    1199 Valley Road
    Quarryville, Pennsylvania 17566
    United States
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    Event Details
    Amateur Solo Piping & Drumming competition for all amateur grades.

    For more information about the festival, visit:https://www.covenanterscottishfestival.com/

    To register for the solo piping and drumming contest, please visit our Eventbrite page athttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-covenanter-scottish-festival-solo-piping-drumming-competition-registration-843666167217

    Primary Contact Name
    Thompson McConnell
    Phone
    (717) 669-5365
    Email
    piobaireachd@hotmail.com
    Judges:
    David Hall, Dan Lyden, Andrew Walker, Alex Kuldell, Linda Hall, TBA
    Sanctioned Event
    Yes

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  • Edinboro Highland Games & Scottish Festival - PennWest Edinboro University

    September 7, 2024
    219 Meadville St Edinboro, Pennsylvania 16444

    Event Name
    Edinboro Highland Games & Scottish Festival
    Event Start Date
    09/07/2024
    Event Type
    Games / Competition
    Event Location
    PennWest Edinboro University
    Event Address
    219 Meadville St
    Edinboro, Pennsylvania 16444
    United States
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    Event Details
    Revel in the rich traditions of Scotland on PennWest Edinboro's picturesque campus during the 30th annual Highland Games and Scottish Festival, Sept. 5-7 2024.

    Piping and Drumming Registration:https://your.edinboro.edu/PipeAndDrums

    Primary Contact Name
    Stacey Regan
    Phone
    (412) 519-8698
    Email
    staceyregan08@gmail.com
    Judges:
    Clark Abercrombie
    John Bottomley
    Barry Conway
    Callum MacDonald
    Sanctioned Event
    Yes

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  • Union County Celtic Festival -Oak Ridge Park

    September 7, 2024
    136 Oak Ridge Rd. Clark, New Jersey 07066

    Event Name
    Union County Celtic Festival
    Event Start Date
    09/07/2024
    Event End Date (Multiple days)
    09/07/2024
    Event Type
    Competition
    Event Location
    Oak Ridge Park
    Event Address
    136 Oak Ridge Rd.
    Clark, New Jersey 07066
    United States
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    Event Details
    The 2nd annual Union County Celtic Festival is a full-day event that will include a pipe band contest, food, beverage, and craft vendors, live music, athletic events, and cultural exhibitions. The band contest will include Grades 3-5, as well as a parade band competition.
    Primary Contact Name
    Cameron MacLeod
    Phone
    (269) 330-6673
    Email
    UnionCountyCelticFestival@gmail.com
    Judges:
    Derek Midgley
    Gordon Bell
    Andrew Donlon
    John Wassman
    Sanctioned Event
    Yes

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September 8, 2024
  • Middlte Tennessee Highland Games - Sanders Ferry Park

    September 6, 2024 - September 8, 2024@
    Sanders Ferry Park 513 Sanders Ferry Rd Hendersonville, Tennessee 37075

    Event Name
    Middlte Tennessee Highland Games
    Event Start Date
    09/06/2024
    Event End Date (Multiple days)
    09/08/2024
    Event Type
    Games / Competition
    Event Location
    Sanders Ferry Park
    Event Address
    Sanders Ferry Park
    513 Sanders Ferry Rd
    Hendersonville, Tennessee 37075
    United States
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    Event Details
    Full details about our games:https://www.midtenngames.com/
    Flyer / Banner
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    Primary Contact Name
    Jim Drury
    Phone
    (615) 218-8340
    Email
    drury55@gmail.com
    Judges:
    Pipes:
    James Bell
    Ed Krintz
    Jerry Finegan

    Drums:
    Ed Best

    Sanctioned Event
    Yes
    Notes
    We have added a MTHG professional solo piping contest on Friday evening, September 6. There will be an MSR and Piobaireachd contest. The overall winner will receive the 'Music City Quaich'. See website for more details.https://www.midtenngames.com/piping-competitions

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September 20, 2024
  • New Hampshire Highland Games - Loon Mountain Resort - Lincoln, NH

    September 20, 2024 - September 22, 2024@
    Loon Mountain Resort 60 Loon Mountain Rd Lincoln, New Hampshire 03251

    Event Name
    New Hampshire Highland Games
    Event Start Date
    09/20/2024
    Event End Date (Multiple days)
    09/22/2024
    Event Type
    Games / Competition
    Event Location
    Loon Mountain Resort - Lincoln, NH
    Event Address
    Loon Mountain Resort
    60 Loon Mountain Rd
    Lincoln, New Hampshire 03251
    United States
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    Event Details
    Friday 9/20 - Professional Piobaireachd
    Saturday 9/21 - Piping and Drumming Solo contests Grade Open - Grade 3
    Drum Major Contest
    Pipe Band Contest - Grade 5 - Grade 2
    Sunday - 9/22 - Piping and Drumming Sol Contests Grade 4 - Beginners
    Piping quartet challenge - March Medley and Medley events (Non Sanctioned)
    Drum corp Challange
    Primary Contact Name
    James Wiltse
    Phone
    (860) 798-6472
    Email
    Dickersonj@bioriginsp.com
    Judges:
    Scot Walker - Piping
    Derek Midgely - Piping
    Dan Lyden - Piping
    Maureen Connor - Piping
    TBD - Piping
    TBD - Piping
    TBD - Piping
    TBD - Piping

    Scott Fletcher - Snare
    TBD - Snare

    TBD Bass and Tenor

    TBD Drum Major

    Sanctioned Event
    In process

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September 21, 2024
  • New Hampshire Highland Games - Loon Mountain Resort - Lincoln, NH

    September 20, 2024 - September 22, 2024@
    Loon Mountain Resort 60 Loon Mountain Rd Lincoln, New Hampshire 03251

    Event Name
    New Hampshire Highland Games
    Event Start Date
    09/20/2024
    Event End Date (Multiple days)
    09/22/2024
    Event Type
    Games / Competition
    Event Location
    Loon Mountain Resort - Lincoln, NH
    Event Address
    Loon Mountain Resort
    60 Loon Mountain Rd
    Lincoln, New Hampshire 03251
    United States
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    Event Details
    Friday 9/20 - Professional Piobaireachd
    Saturday 9/21 - Piping and Drumming Solo contests Grade Open - Grade 3
    Drum Major Contest
    Pipe Band Contest - Grade 5 - Grade 2
    Sunday - 9/22 - Piping and Drumming Sol Contests Grade 4 - Beginners
    Piping quartet challenge - March Medley and Medley events (Non Sanctioned)
    Drum corp Challange
    Primary Contact Name
    James Wiltse
    Phone
    (860) 798-6472
    Email
    Dickersonj@bioriginsp.com
    Judges:
    Scot Walker - Piping
    Derek Midgely - Piping
    Dan Lyden - Piping
    Maureen Connor - Piping
    TBD - Piping
    TBD - Piping
    TBD - Piping
    TBD - Piping

    Scott Fletcher - Snare
    TBD - Snare

    TBD Bass and Tenor

    TBD Drum Major

    Sanctioned Event
    In process

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September 22, 2024
  • New Hampshire Highland Games - Loon Mountain Resort - Lincoln, NH

    September 20, 2024 - September 22, 2024@
    Loon Mountain Resort 60 Loon Mountain Rd Lincoln, New Hampshire 03251

    Event Name
    New Hampshire Highland Games
    Event Start Date
    09/20/2024
    Event End Date (Multiple days)
    09/22/2024
    Event Type
    Games / Competition
    Event Location
    Loon Mountain Resort - Lincoln, NH
    Event Address
    Loon Mountain Resort
    60 Loon Mountain Rd
    Lincoln, New Hampshire 03251
    United States
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    Event Details
    Friday 9/20 - Professional Piobaireachd
    Saturday 9/21 - Piping and Drumming Solo contests Grade Open - Grade 3
    Drum Major Contest
    Pipe Band Contest - Grade 5 - Grade 2
    Sunday - 9/22 - Piping and Drumming Sol Contests Grade 4 - Beginners
    Piping quartet challenge - March Medley and Medley events (Non Sanctioned)
    Drum corp Challange
    Primary Contact Name
    James Wiltse
    Phone
    (860) 798-6472
    Email
    Dickersonj@bioriginsp.com
    Judges:
    Scot Walker - Piping
    Derek Midgely - Piping
    Dan Lyden - Piping
    Maureen Connor - Piping
    TBD - Piping
    TBD - Piping
    TBD - Piping
    TBD - Piping

    Scott Fletcher - Snare
    TBD - Snare

    TBD Bass and Tenor

    TBD Drum Major

    Sanctioned Event
    In process

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  • Brooklyn Games - Marsha P. Johnson State Park

    September 22, 2024
    Marsha P. Johnson State Park 90 Kent Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11211

    Event Name
    Brooklyn Games
    Event Start Date
    09/22/2024
    Event Type
    Competition
    Event Location
    Marsha P. Johnson State Park
    Event Address
    Marsha P. Johnson State Park
    90 Kent Avenue
    Brooklyn, New York 11211
    United States
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    Event Details

    Finally a bagpipe and drumming competition that is only a subway ride away! Inaugural bagpipe and drumming competition in Brooklyn, NYC. We will be in a New York State Park in the hip neighborhood of Williamsburg - on the shores of the East River.

    Solo Pipers: Grade 2 - 5
    Solo Drummers: Snare Drumming
    Bands: Grade 3 - 5, service bands welcome (have to be registered with EUSPBA and will play in Grade 5)

    Sign up for news athttps://brooklyngames.organd check us out on Facebook athttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560212879596.

    Please use the following link to register:
    https://www.eventry.net/brooklyn/2024-brooklyn-games

    Primary Contact Name
    Gerrard McStubi
    Phone
    (646) 256-7844
    Email
    mcstubi@brooklyngames.org
    Judges:
    - John Bottomley
    - Gordon M. Bell
    - Joe Brady Jr.
    - Andrew R. Walker
    - Andrew Donlon
    - Lezlie Webster
    Sanctioned Event
    Yes

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October 5, 2024
  • Dallas Solo Piping Competition - Four Corners Brewing Company

    October 5, 2024
    1311 S Ervay St, Dallas, TX 75215, USA

    Event Name
    Dallas Solo Piping Competition
    Event Start Date
    10/05/2024
    Event End Date (Multiple days)
    10/05/2024
    Event Type
    Competition
    Event Location
    Four Corners Brewing Company
    Event Address
    1311 S Ervay St
    Dallas, Texas 75215
    United States
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    Event Details
    The first annual Dallas Solo Piping Competition will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. There will be EUSPBA-sanctioned solo piping competitions for all amateur grades (5 through 1) in the morning, and piping quartet competitions in the early afternoon. Online registration link coming soon. Bobby Durning is the organizer and would be happy to answer any questions.
    Primary Contact Name
    Bobby Durning
    Phone
    (973) 856-4522
    Email
    bobbydurning91@gmail.com
    Judges:
    Nick Hudson, Dan Lyden
    Sanctioned Event
    In process
    Notes
    Online registration form coming soon!

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  • Scotland County Highland Games - Laurinburg, NC

    October 5, 2024
    13043 X-Way Road North Carolina Rural Heritage Center Laurinburg, North Carolina 28352

    Event Name
    Scotland County Highland Games
    Event Start Date
    10/05/2024
    Event Type
    Games / Competition
    Event Location
    Laurinburg, North Carolina
    Event Address
    13043 X-Way Road
    North Carolina Rural Heritage Center
    Laurinburg, North Carolina 28352
    United States
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    Event Details
    2024 Scotland County HIghland Games will be offering a full range of EUSPBA Sanctioned events. All Amateur Grades Piping and Drumming Events, Pipe Band Contests in Grades 3, 4, 5, and Public Performance Bands.
    Amateur Grade I Piping Contest is the FINAL Qualifier for An Cros Griene/The Sun Belt Amateur Contest and also a MacCrimmon Quaich competition for Piobaireachd.

    Entries at:http://www.carolina-highlandgames.com/pipe_band_registration(BANDS)
    http://www.carolina-highlandgames.com/individual_piping_and_drumming_competition(SOLOS)

    GAMES WEBSITE:www.carolina-highlandgames.com

    Primary Contact Name
    Bill Caudill
    Phone
    (910) 318-1397
    Email
    bill@sa.edu
    Judges:
    Piping: Ed Bush, Jim Dillahey, Jerry Finegan, Chris Hamilton, June Hanley, Ed Krintz, Joyce McIntosh, Ken McKeveny, JIm Wilson; Drumming: Tom Kee, Alex Kuldell, Steve McClure (T/B)
    Sanctioned Event
    Yes

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October 13, 2024
  • Scotland Connecticut Highland Games and Festival - Brooklyn Fair, Brooklyn CT

    October 13, 2024
    Brooklyn Fair 15 Fair Ground Road Brooklyn, Connecticut 06234

    Event Name
    Scotland Connecticut Highland Games and Festival
    Event Start Date
    10/13/2024
    Event End Date (Multiple days)
    10/13/2024
    Event Type
    Games / Competition
    Event Location
    Brooklyn Fair, Brooklyn CT
    Event Address
    Brooklyn Fair
    15 Fair Ground Road
    Brooklyn, Connecticut 06234
    United States
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    Event Details
    Solo Piping - Grade open - Beginner
    Solo Snare Grade Open - Beginner
    Quartet Piping Challange - Non Sanctioned
    Primary Contact Name
    James Dickerson
    Phone
    (860) 798-6472
    Email
    dickersonj@bioriginsp.com
    Judges:
    Derek Midgley - Piping
    Dan Lyden - Piping
    Lezlie Webster - Piping
    TBD - Piping
    TBD - Piping
    TBS - Snare
    TBD - Drum Major
    Sanctioned Event
    In process
    Notes
    The Highland Festival & Games, held on Sunday, October 13, 2024, has been moved to the Brooklyn Connecticut Fairgrounds. While we loved the location at the Waldo Homestead in Scotland CT - the Scotland Historical Association decide to revoke our use of the grounds.

    The new location in Brooklyn has many amenities and plenty of parking. While the entry fee to the games has not increased, there will be a $3.00 parking fee which goes directly to the Mortlake Fire Department for managing parking on the day of the games.

    We hope to see you there

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October 18, 2024
  • Stone Mountain Highland Games Open Piping Contest

    October 18, 2024 - October 19, 2024@
    5993 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092

    Event Name
    Stone Mountain Highland Games Open Piping Contest
    Event Start Date
    10/18/2024
    Event Type
    Competition
    Event Location
    Atlanta Hilton Northeast, Norcross GA
    Event Address
    5993 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
    United States
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    Event Details
    Open Piping contest on Friday, October 18th @ 6 pm at the Host Hotel in Norcross GA: Atlanta Hilton Northeast. Events will include MSR and Piobaireachd. The judges are Jack Lee and Joyce McIntosh. Other Solo events will be held at the park on Saturday the 19th.
    Primary Contact Name
    Kari Olsen
    Phone
    (404) 354-1307
    Email
    pipe.band@smhg.org
    Judges:
    Jack Lee
    Joyce McIntosh
    Sanctioned Event
    Yes

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October 19, 2024
  • Stone Mountain Highland Games Open Piping Contest

    October 18, 2024 - October 19, 2024@
    5993 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092

    Event Name
    Stone Mountain Highland Games Open Piping Contest
    Event Start Date
    10/18/2024
    Event Type
    Competition
    Event Location
    Atlanta Hilton Northeast, Norcross GA
    Event Address
    5993 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
    United States
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    Event Details
    Open Piping contest on Friday, October 18th @ 6 pm at the Host Hotel in Norcross GA: Atlanta Hilton Northeast. Events will include MSR and Piobaireachd. The judges are Jack Lee and Joyce McIntosh. Other Solo events will be held at the park on Saturday the 19th.
    Primary Contact Name
    Kari Olsen
    Phone
    (404) 354-1307
    Email
    pipe.band@smhg.org
    Judges:
    Jack Lee
    Joyce McIntosh
    Sanctioned Event
    Yes

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  • Stone Mountain Highland Games - Stone Mountain, GA

    October 19, 2024
    1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083

    Event Name
    Stone Mountain Highland Games
    Event Start Date
    10/19/2024
    Event End Date (Multiple days)
    10/19/2024
    Event Type
    Games / Competition
    Event Location
    Stone Mountain Park, Stone Mountain GA
    Event Address
    1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd
    Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083
    United States
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    Event Details
    Saturday Morning Solo contests beginning at approximately 8 am:
    Solo Piping Events Grades 1 through 5
    Solo Drumming Events Grades Open through 5

    Saturday afternoon beginning at approximately 1:30 pm
    Pipe Band Competitions Grades 3 through 5 & Public Performance Band

    Open Piping Contest on Friday Night (see other event posted) at Host Hotel in Norcross GA beginning 6:00 pm.

    Registration for all events closes September 14th.

    Online entry forms, contest rules, and park/games admission information will be posted in April atsmhg.org

    Primary Contact Name
    Kari Olsen
    Phone
    (404) 354-1307
    Email
    pipe.band@smhg.org
    Judges:
    Piping Judges:
    Bill Caudill
    Jack Lee
    John Recknagel
    Joyce McIntosh
    June Hanley
    Lyric Todkill
    Nick Hudson

    Drumming Judges:
    Jon Quigg
    Sally Warburton
    Tom Kee

    Sanctioned Event
    In process

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November 2, 2024
November 9, 2024
  • Salado Gathering and Highland Games - Thomas Arnold Elementary School

    November 9, 2024
    575 Salado School Road Salado, Texas 76571

    Event Name
    Salado Gathering and Highland Games
    Event Start Date
    11/09/2024
    Event Type
    Games / Competition
    Event Location
    Thomas Arnold Elementary School
    Event Address
    575 Salado School Road
    Salado, Texas 76571
    United States
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    Event Details
    Sanctioned piping and drumming for Grades 1-5. Band events and quartets (unsanctioned) include QMM, MSR, Medley and Public Service competitions.
    Primary Contact Name
    Lori Waters
    Phone
    (210) 363-7645
    Email
    loriwaters37122@gmail.com
    Judges:
    TBA
    Sanctioned Event
    Yes

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March 1, 2025
  • Southeast Florida Scottish Highland Games - Plantation Heritage Park

    March 1, 2025
    1100 S Fig Tree Ln, Plantation, FL 33317, USA

    Event Name
    Southeast Florida Scottish Highland Games
    Event Start Date
    03/01/2025
    Event End Date (Multiple days)
    03/01/2025
    Event Type
    Games / Competition
    Event Location
    Plantation Heritage Park
    Event Address
    1100 S. Fig Tree Ln.
    Plantation (Ft. Lauderdale), Florida 33317
    United States
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    Event Details
    planning on individual piping, (gr 5 thru 1); drumming (snare, tenor, bass) and band competitions (gr 5, 4, 3)
    Primary Contact Name
    kevin patterson
    Phone
    (561) 346-6533
    Email
    sassf.pipesdrums@outlook.com
    Judges:
    TBD
    Sanctioned Event
    No
    Notes
    we are now in the planning phase. we always have great weather so plan now and bring your sunscreen.

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April 27, 2025
  • 40th West Point Tattoo - West Point, NY

    April 27, 2025
    United States Military Academy West Point, New York 10996

    Event Name
    40th West Point Tattoo
    Event Start Date
    04/27/2025
    Event Type
    Games / Festival
    Event Location
    West Point, NY
    Event Address
    United States Military Academy
    West Point, New York 10996
    United States
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    The West Point Tattoo is free and open to the public to attend. Tickets are not required. The Tattoo is held annually on the grounds of the historic US Military Academy overlooking the Hudson River. A day of performances by pipe bands, dancers, and other groups. Bring your picnic blankets and enjoy the day. The Tattoo ends with Massed Bands at the Retreat ceremony when the post flagis lowered for the day.

    Bands that are interested in participating need to submit their interest at the following link:https://forms.office.com/r/8MSm5tqDJcSelections will be made and invitations sent out in the fall semester (September-Dec). There are no fees to participate, other than your own travel to the event, and we do not pay bands. This is not a competition and there are no awards. The is a day of fellowship and sharing of music.

    Primary Contact Name
    Gordon Cooke
    Phone
    (845) 705-5144
    Email
    pipesanddrums@westpoint.edu
    Sanctioned Event
    No
    Notes
    You can also contact me directly atgordon.cooke@westpoint.edu

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June 7, 2025
  • Austin Solo Piping Competition - Austin, TX

    June 7, 2025
    TBD Austin, Texas

    Event Name
    Austin Solo Piping Competition
    Event Start Date
    06/07/2025
    Event Type
    Competition
    Event Location
    Austin, TX
    Event Address
    TBD
    Austin, Texas
    United States
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    Event Details
    Indoor Solo piping competition for grades 1-5 and novice practice chanter. More details to come...
    Primary Contact Name
    Lori Waters
    Phone
    (210) 363-7645
    Email
    silverthistlepipesanddrums@gmail.com
    Judges:
    TBD
    Sanctioned Event
    In process

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FAQs

What are the grades of bagpipe bands? ›

GRADING SYSTEM: Bands in the U.S. are graded from 5 to 1. The most serious, professional pipe bands with the largest number of experienced players are Grade 1 (highest ability level), and the beginner bands with the newer players are Grade 5 (lowest ability level).

How many members does a pipe band have? ›

Standard instrumentation for a pipe band involves 6 to 25 pipers, 3 to 10 side drummers, 1 to 6 tenor drummers and 1 bass drummer.

How many Grade 1 pipe bands are there? ›

Grade 1 will consist of at least 16 bands – an increase of one from last year. Six of those bands are non-UK, including Auckland & District, Canterbury Caledonian Society and Manawatu Scottish planning to make the loooong and super-expensive trip to Glasgow.

What is the octave range of bagpipes? ›

The instrument responds easily when played. This makes it possible to play fast jigs and similar music. The fingering is semi - closed (like on Central France bagpipes). The range is up to 2 octaves, but the highest 3 notes (top C, C# and D) are musically not very interesting.

What are the different levels of bands? ›

What size are the bands? What are the levels of resistance bands?
Exercise bandsLay Flat LengthResistance (lbs)
Light41"5 to 15
Medium41"20 to 35
Heavy41"30 to 50
Robust41"40 to 80
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What are the levels of piper? ›

There are 7 grade levels used to qualitatively describe the ability of a piper who intends to compete. They are, from least to most experienced, practice chanter, grades 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, and professional.

What is the highest grade in band? ›

Grade Levels
  • Grade 1 - For beginners.
  • Grade 2 - For junior high school level musicians.
  • Grade 3 - For high school level musicians.
  • Grade 4 - For university and professional level musicians.
  • Grade 5 - Challenging for professionals.
  • Grade 6 - Some of the most difficult music available anywhere.

What is the scale of the bagpipes? ›

The nine notes of the chanter scale are "low G, low A, B, C (sounds as a C♯), D, E, F (sounds as a F♯), high G, and high A". However, the A pitch of most pipers and pipe bands currently is somewhere around 470–480 Hz, which is actually sharper than standard pitch B♭4 at 466.16 Hz.

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