Solo piping and all grades pipe bands.

All grades and DMs

All grades and DMs

All grades and bands.

All grades bands and drum majors

The Greenville Scottish Games anchors Gallabrae, and embodies the finest of Scottish traditions brought to new levels of excellence.

The Greenville Scottish Games began in 2006, and from its inception has consistently taken an innovative, fresh approach to celebrating Scottish heritage. Greenville is nestled in arguably the highest concentration of Scots-Irish descent in the country. The legacy left to us resonates throughout the Upstate in our place names, our attitude toward family, our sense of humor, and our love of country.

There is so much to celebrate in this heritage, and so much to honor, that a small group of us said, heck, how hard can it be? Let’s establish a Games here in Greenville – and we needed a drop-dead gorgeous setting. We were offered a few landfill sites out in the County that somehow didn’t quite suit – maybe it was the methane pipes – and so when Furman University offered us the use of their athletic fields, we plopped the Games down in its new happy home and there we remain.

Full events Highland Games

11:00 AM. Entry Fees $20 amateur, $30 professional
Piping Events:
1. MSR (one event) - Grade II, I & Professional
2. 6/8 March - Grade I & Professional
3. Hornpipe and Jig - Grade I & Professional
4. Full Piobaireachd - Grade III, II, I, Professional, Grade IV Jr, IV Sr 5. 2/4 March - Grade IVJr, IVSr, III
6. Strathspey and Reel - Grade III
7. Practice Chanter - Grade V

Drumming Events:
1. Hornpipe and Jig - Grades II, I & Professional
2. MSR - Grade II, I & Professional
3. March - Grade III, IVJr, IVSr
4. Tenor - Novice, Amateur & Professional
5. Bass - Amateur & Professional
6. Drum Pad - Grade V

The Cincinnati Caledonian Pipes & Drums Band is proud to host the inaugural Cincinnati Piping & Drumming Solo Competition & Workshop on Saturday, April 9th 2016.  A sanctioned solo competition will take place in the morning followed by piping and drumming workshop sessions in the afternoon taught by the competition judges.

To register, complete and mail this form: Solo and Workshop Registration

solo piping/drumming competition

One of the most iconic elements of the Dunedin Highland Games has to be the sound of the Great Highland Bagpipe.   We are very excited to announce, that this year the bagpipe and drum competitions are a EUSPBA sanctioned event. The competition will be exciting.

Registration Forms

Solo Entry Form

Band Entry Form

Indoor solo piping competition for Amateur Grades I through 4 Junior. Competition begins at 9:30 AM with Grade 4.

Grade 1 - 5 piping contest in conjunction with The Pipe Major Sandy Jones Invitational (evening event).

Piping and Drumming Competition; Heavy Athletics; Country Dancing, Children’s Games, Clans, Fiddling; Celtic Rock and Folk Bands; Highland Dancing, Sheep Dog demonstrations

Grade 1 invitational event. Piobaireachd played in the afternoon and light music competition in the evening. Event is open to the public, tickets necessary for only the evening event.

An indoor solo piping event.

The Queen Mary is pleased to welcome back the annual ScotsFestival & International Highland Games XXIII February 13-14 from 9AM-6PM. Experience the rich culture and history of Scotland first hand through an array of authentic activities, athletics, dancing, entertainment and cuisine in ode to the Queen Mary’s Scottish legacy.

Eighty-six years ago, in the quaint seaside town of Clydebank, Scotland, construction began on the Queen Mary. Exemplifying the finest craftsmanship of the country, the Queen Mary’s legacy is undeniable and today the ship’s heritage is celebrated through the two-day ScotsFestival honoring Scottish culture.

ScotsFestival honors nearly fifty Scottish clans & vendors throughout the weekend with professional and amateur competitions in piping, drumming, massed bands, darts, Highland dancing, and Highland athletics. The Scottish Highland Games, a pre-cursor to today’s Olympic Games, were designed to test the strength, skill and technique of ancient warriors by face offs.

Whisky tasting sessions with aged malt experts and craft beer samplings are available for adult festivalgoers while the wee laddies & lassies can bear witness to Queen Mary’s coronation, knighting ceremonies and even take part in the Wee Highland games.

Highland Dancing Competitions (9am start), Piping & Drumming Competitions (9am start), Scottish Heavyweight Athletics (all day, starting at 10am), Pipe Band performances (afternoon), Clan Tents, Genealogy Information (10am-4pm), Food and Drink, Beer Tent Noon-5pm), the Plaid Place will be onsite (the store for everything Scottish). Admission: Adults $7.00; Youth (12 and under) $3.00; Children under 6, no charge.

The 2016 Antigonish Highland Games to take place the week of July 3 to July 10, 2016.

Please Note: The main weekend for the Highland Games will be July 8, 9 & 10, 2016 (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) featuring competitions in Piping, Drumming, Pipe Bands, Highland Dancing, Ancient Scottish Heavy Events and Track and Field along with Concerts, Ceilidhs, Clan Gatherings and much more.

The Antigonish Highland Games has built a worldwide reputation based on authenticity, attention to detail, and hospitality. The 153rd Games will be no exception. The week long schedule will be jam packed with new and enhanced competitions featuring athletes, pipers, drummers, and highland dancers from across the country and around the world. There will also be the blend of Scottish flavoured ceilidhs, clan activities, and concerts.

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LEASHED dogs are welcome to the Antigonish Highland Games, please pick up after your pets!

Listed as one of New Brunswick's ‘Top Festivals’ and one of the American Bus Association's 100 Best Events in North America for 2011, 2012 and 2013, the New Brunswick Highland Games Festival is one of the largest events of its kind in Atlantic Canada and is certainly a favourite amongst competitors and visitors alike. The event has twice been named an Attractions Canada Award Winner, including Best Provincial Sporting Event. Each year, nearly 100 volunteers and 7,000 visitors come to Government House for this pageant of music, colour and Scottish culture.

PPBSO solo and band compettions, all grades.

Popular with visitors of all ages, the Embro Highland Games offers a wide variety of entertainment with admission pricing geared to families.

In addition to watching our various piping, athletic and dancing competitions, you can inspect vintage cars, watch dogs at work, investigate Scottish clans, shop at our vendor booths, or enjoy a meal and licensed refreshments. If you want to become more actively involved, try your hand at log sawing or maybe the farmer’s walk. Youngsters have their own just-for-fun competition.

We host more than 5,000 spectators and competitors, but the grounds never seem overcrowded, and free parking is always available.

Whether you are a spectator or serious competitor, you are always welcome.

(Tentative) PPBSO band and solo competitions, all grades.