Foothills Highland Games
The Foothills Highland Games Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to furthering Scottish culture in the Foothills area. 2013 is the 4th anniversary of the Foothills Highland Games.
The Foothills Highland Games Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to furthering Scottish culture in the Foothills area. 2013 is the 4th anniversary of the Foothills Highland Games.
Date(s): July 11, 2015,
July 12, 2015
Location: Fort Edmonton Park, Edmonton, AB,
Canada
Event URL: Link to website
Contact: Link to Email
July 11, 2015 Individual and Band Events
July 12, 2015 Band Events
Date(s): June 28, 2015
Location: Grant MacEwan Park, 3105 - 101 St. S.W. Edmonton, AB,
Canada
Event URL: Link to website
Date(s): June 27, 2015
Location: Red Deer Titans Rugby Park, Red Deer, AB,
Canada
Event URL: Link to website
Registration CLOSES JUNE 13th, 2015
Please visit the Red Deer Highland Games Website for more information
NOTE: The Edmonton Scottish Society HG and the Red Deer HG are ON the same weekend this year.
Date(s): May 9, 2015
Location: London, Ontario,
Canada
Event URL: Link to website
Contact: Link to Email
2015 competitors:
Andrea Boyd, Ottawa
Eilidh MacDonald, Halifax
Alex Rasmussen, Regina
Stewart Smith, Calgary
Sean Somers, Calgary
Andrew Smith, Calgary
2015 Adjudicators:
James Beaumont
Requirements: players will entertain with an 8-10 minute selection of their own choice. The selection must include the ground of a piobaireachd, and one tune composed by a Canadian.
Date(s): July 25, 2015,
July 26, 2015
Location: Elgin Park, Uxbridge,
Canada
Event URL: Link to website
Saturday:
Open doors @ 8am for Highland Dancers & Heavies
9am - ALL DAY:
ALL VENDORS OPEN /
CELTIC FAMILY EVENTS /
AVENUE OF THE CLANS /
ARTISANS
BOB WHITMAN HEAVY EVENTS BEGIN
SCOTTISH BREED DOG SHOW
PAUL STARR and his CLYDESDALES with the KAWARTHA LAKES ICE CREAM WAGON
NOON: Official Opening Ceremonies, incl. Massed Bands
Afternoon: Live music
5pm Massed Bands.
Music until 11 pm
SUNDAY
Open doors @ 8am for Highland Dancers & Heavies
9am - ALL DAY:
ALL VENDORS OPEN /
CELTIC FAMILY EVENTS /
AVENUE OF THE CLANS /
ARTISANS
BOB WHITMAN HEAVY EVENTS Day 2
NOON: Official Opening Ceremonies, incl. Massed Bands
Afternoon: Live music 1 to 3pm
5pm Closing Ceremonies with Massed Bands
Bar & buffet open at 4 pm
Date(s): March 14, 2015
Location: Fremantle Sailing Club 151 Marine Terrace, South Fremantle,
Australia
This year’s Fremantle Highland Championships are shaping up to be the major event on the 2015 calendar bringing all aspects of Highland heritage together.
The event will include;
1. Pipe Band Championships
2. Pipe Solo Championships
3. Drum Solo Championships
4. Drum Major Competition
5. Highland Dance Competition
6. Market place for Highland and Scottish wares
7. Performances by non-competition bands
Entry forms have been distributed to bands. For a copy of the entry forms, contact us on 0410 50 33 70
Date(s): December 14, 2024
Location: Palmerston North, New Zealand,
New Zealand
Event URL: Link to website
Contact: Link to Email
Jenny Mair Highland Square Day in Palmerston North.
Competitions across all grades at New Zealand's second-largest pipe band event.
Date(s): December 6, 2015
Location: South Canterbury, NZ,
New Zealand
Event URL: Link to website
Contact: Link to Email
Pipe Band Contest
Date(s): December 5, 2015
Location: Christchurch University of Canterbury,
New Zealand
Contact: Link to Email
Pipe band competition.
Date(s): March 13, 2015,
March 14, 2015
Location: Trafalgar Park , Nelson,
New Zealand
Event URL: Link to website
Contact: Link to Email
Timetable: http://www.nzpipebands.org.nz/documents/NelsonTimetable_final.pdf
Agnew-Harrison Drumming Invitational, James Street Armouries, Hamilton, Ontario. Amateur Grades 3, 2, 1 in afternoon , Professional in evening.
Date(s): July 24, 2015,
July 26, 2015
Location: Government House, 51 Woodstock Road, Fredericton.,
Canada
Event URL: Link to website
Contact: Link to Email
Date(s): July 18, 2015,
July 19, 2015
Location: New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia,
Canada
Event URL: Link to website
The Festival of the Tartans is celebrated every year with a five day program that is sure to bring out the Scot in everyone, even those without Scottish roots! The Festival of the Tartans celebrates traditional Scottish culture brought to this area by Scottish immigrants more than 2 centuries ago. There are events for all ages including a Kilted Golf Tournament, Massed Pipe Bands, Piping & Drumming Competition, Highland Dancing Competitions, Scottish Heavy Weight Events, Clan Tents & Genealogy, Pipe Band performances and other outdoor entertainment. Also plan to attend the Tartan Tea at the Opening, a Gaelic Language talk/workshop, and the popular "Kitchen Party" Variety Concert. Tap your toes and clap your hands to the live Celtic music and experience the historic Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan Ceremony at the closing.
Please Note: The main weekend for the Highland Games will be July 10, 11 & 12, 2015 (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 152nd 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.
Date(s): April 25, 2015,
February 26, 2015
Location: College of Piping, Summerside, PEI,
Canada
Event URL: Link to website
The College of Piping and Celtic Performing Arts of Canada presents the 2015 Atlantic Canada Piobaireachd Challenge in partnership with the Atlantic Canada Pipe Band Association. The event will take place at The College on Saturday, April 25, 2015.
We are pleased to introduce Roddy MacLeod MBE, Principal of the National Piping Centre in Scotland, as our judge. Roddy will also be running piobaireachd and light music workshops at The College on Sunday, April 26. Please click here to download the competition and workshop entry form. Entries close April 17.
Date(s): July 19, 2015
Location: Greenbank, Queensland, Australia,
Australia
Date(s): May 16, 2015
Location: Yandina, Queensland, Australia,
Australia
Event URL: Link to website
Date(s): April 3, 2026
Location: Maclean Showgrounds 12 Cameron Street, Maclean, New South Wales, Australia,
Australia
Event URL: Link to website
This event is run by the Lower Clarence Scottish Association. The pipe band competition is overseen by Pipe Bands NSW.
Date(s): March 29, 2015
Location: Brisbane Boys' College, Brisbane,
Australia
Event URL: Link to website
Along with the solo & band competitions, we have a great lineup of entertainment to choose from. Make sure you check out Drunk & Sailor, Liam's Fancy, McClannahan's Irish Dancers, Roger Drawdry & the Firestarters, and Tuatha Dea.
Date(s): July 18, 2015
Location: 3355 Columbia Dr, Eagan, MN 55121, USA,
USA
Event URL: Link to website
Date(s): September 5, 2015
Location: Altamont Fairgrounds Altamont NY ,
USA
Event URL: Link to website
Contact: Link to Email