CLAN GALBRAITH SOCIETY
2026 HONORARY CHIEF OF THE HIGHLAND GAMES
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE OFFICIAL BUSINESS PARTNER SPONSOR OF THE 2025 LIGONIER HIGHLAND GAMES THE PLASTERERS AND CEMENT MASONS INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION
HIGHLANDER FINANCIAL GROUP
2025 HONORARY CHIEF OF THE HIGHLAND GAMES
HIGHLANDER FINANCIAL GROUP
2025 SPONSOR OF THE PIPING COMPETITION
2025 SPONSOR OF THE DRUMMING COMPETITION
MR. WILLIAM S. HAMRICK
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PIPE BAND COMPETITION
Become a sponsor of the Ligonier Highland Games and help us continue the tradition of preserving and promoting Scottish arts and heritage. Your donation will be recognized on our website and in the souvenir program book. Other benefits can include V.I.P. seating, hotel accommodation and becoming an honorary chieftain. Click link above to find out more.
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DONATE TO HAVE A MEDAL OR TROPHY NAMED TO HONOR SOMEONE SPECIAL
THE COSTS OF RUNNING THE HIGHLAND GAMES INCREASE EACH YEAR AND OUR FULLY VOLUNTEER STAFF WORKS HARD TO KEEP COSTS DOWN AND GENEROUSLY SUPPORTS THE GAMES TOO. YOU CAN HELP BY SPONSORING A MEDAL SET FOR AN EVENT FOR $75 OR A TROPHY/PLAQUE SET FOR $150. SPONSORS WILL RECEIVE A FREE TICKET AND BE LISTED ON THE WEBSITE AND IN THE PROGRAM BOOK.
SPONSOR A SCHOLARSHIP
SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS WILL RECEIVE TWO FREE TICKETS AND BE LISTED ON THE WEBSITE AND IN THE PROGRAM BOOK.
2026 LIGONIER HIGHLAND GAMES
PIPING MEDAL SET DONOR
IN HONOR OF SANDRA L. McCALMONT
by SEAN S. McCALMONT
DRUMMING MEDAL SET DONOR
IN HONOR OF SANDRA L. McCALMONT
by SEAN S. McCALMONT
SOLO PIPING & PIPE BAND COMPETITION
The Ligonier Highland Games offers competitions for individual bagpipers, drum majors, and full pipe bands. There will be the thrilling spectacle of the massed bands performing at the official ceremonies at noon and later in the day before the awards ceremonies.
Starting at 9:00 AM pipers will compete in their various grade levels along the path from Idlewild's carousel down to the Soakzone area (see map of Park). The individually numbered judging stations will be easily identifiable by their large flipcharts listing competitor numbers. Spectators are welcome and encouraged to observe as the musicians compete for scores that will determine the award of medals and trophies at the end of the day.
Pipers will play marches and piobaireachd tunes(pronounced pea-brook). Piobaireachd is an ancient form of bagpipe music which starts with a simple melody and builds from that base to more complex musical movements. They will also play Strathspeys (a dance tune), and Reels (more dance music). Competitors are judged on the ability to stay in tune and the ability to play with precision.
The Ligonier Highland Games will also feature band competitions taking place on the main field in the early afternoon. Bands will compete in a marked circle on the competition field and will play a medley of Marches, Strathspeys and Reels, as well as standard March sets. Bands are judged on proper starts and stops, musicality, ability to stay in tune, and precision of play.
Starting at 9:00 AM pipers will compete in their various grade levels along the path from Idlewild's carousel down to the Soakzone area (see map of Park). The individually numbered judging stations will be easily identifiable by their large flipcharts listing competitor numbers. Spectators are welcome and encouraged to observe as the musicians compete for scores that will determine the award of medals and trophies at the end of the day.
Pipers will play marches and piobaireachd tunes(pronounced pea-brook). Piobaireachd is an ancient form of bagpipe music which starts with a simple melody and builds from that base to more complex musical movements. They will also play Strathspeys (a dance tune), and Reels (more dance music). Competitors are judged on the ability to stay in tune and the ability to play with precision.
The Ligonier Highland Games will also feature band competitions taking place on the main field in the early afternoon. Bands will compete in a marked circle on the competition field and will play a medley of Marches, Strathspeys and Reels, as well as standard March sets. Bands are judged on proper starts and stops, musicality, ability to stay in tune, and precision of play.
67TH LIGONIER HIGHLAND GAMES PIPING & DRUMMING COMPETITION EVENT AND PRIZE LIST
SOLO PROFESSIONAL PIPING
EVENT# DESCRIPTION PRIZES
1. Professional MS&R 1st - $250, 2nd - $200, 3rd - $150
2. Professional Piobaireachd 1st - $250, 2nd - $200, 3rd - $150
3. Professional Hornpipe & Jig 1st - $250, 2nd - $200, 3rd - $150
GRADE I PIPING
4. Piobaireachd 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd - Medal
5. March, Strathspey& Reel 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd - Medal
6. Hornpipe & Jig 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd - Medal
7. 6/8 March 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
Overall winner awarded plaque as LIGONIER HIGHLAND GAMES GRADE 1 PIPING CHAMPION
GRADE II PIPING
8. Piobaireachd 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd - Medal
9. 2/4 March 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd - Medal
10. Strathspey/Reel 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd - Medal
11. 6/8 March 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
Overall winner awarded plaque as LIGONIER HIGHLAND GAMES GRADE 2 PIPING CHAMPION
GRADE III PIPING
12. Piobaireachd 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
13. 2/4 March 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd - Medal
14. Strathspey/Reel 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
Overall winner awarded scholarship of $150
GRADE IV PIPING SR
15. Piobaireachd (Full score) 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
16. 2/4 March 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
Overall winner awarded scholarship of $150
GRADE IV PIPING JR
17. Piobaireachd (Full score) 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
18. 2/4 March 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
Overall winner awarded scholarship of $150
GRADE V PIPING
19. March (One part 4/4 or Two 2/4 or 3/4) 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
OVER 50 PIPING
20. Strathspey & Reel 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
18 & UNDER PIPING
21. 2/4 March 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
CHANTER
22. March (One 4/4 or Two different 2/4. 4/4 or 6/8) 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
OPEN DRUMMING
*(All open events require at least 2 entrants or event may be cancelled)
23. OPEN SNARE - March, Strathspey& Reel 1st - $75, 2nd - $50, 3rd - $25
24. OPEN SNARE - Hornpipe & Jig 1st - $75, 2nd - $50, 3rd - $25
25. OPEN TENOR - March, Strathspey& Reel 1st - $75, 2nd - $50, 3rd - $25
26. OPEN BASS - March, Strathspey& Reel 1st - $75, 2nd - $50, 3rd - $25
AMATEUR DRUMMING
27. GRADE I SNARE - March, Strathspey& Reel 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
28. GRADE I SNARE - Hornpipe & Jig 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
29. GRADE II SNARE - March, Strathspey& Reel 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
30. GRADE II SNARE- Hornpipe & Jig 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
31. GRADE III SNARE - 2/4 March (4 parted) 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
32. GRADE III SNARE – Strathspey & Reel 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
33. GRADE IV SENIOR SNARE. - 4 Part March 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
34. GRADE IV JUNIOR SNARE - 4 Part March 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
35. GRADE V SNARE – 2 Part March (2/4, 3/4 or 4/4) 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
36.NOVICE PRACTICE PAD–2 Part March (2/4, 3/4 or 4/4) 1st–Medal, 2nd–Medal, 3rd–Medal
Overall winner awarded plaque as LIGONIER HIGHLAND GAMES
SNARE DRUMMER OF THE DAY and awarded $150 scholarship
37. GRADE I TENOR - March, Strathspey& Reel 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
38. GRADE II TENOR - March, Strathspey& Reel 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
39. GRADE III TENOR - 2/4 March 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
40. GRADE IV TENOR. – March Set 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
Overall winner awarded plaque as LIGONIER HIGHLAND GAMES
TENOR DRUMMER OF THE DAYand awarded $150 scholarship
41. GRADE I BASS - March, Strathspey& Reel 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
42. GRADE II BASS - March, Strathspey& Reel 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
43. GRADE III BASS - 2/4 March 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
44. GRADE IV BASS. – March Set 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
Overall winner awarded plaque as LIGONIER HIGHLAND GAMES
BASS DRUMMER OF THE DAY and awarded $150 scholarshi
PIPE BAND COMPETITION
GRADE II - Steel City Award
1st - $1800, 2nd - $1200, 3rd - $1000
GRADE III - Kingsburgh Award
1st - $1400, 2nd - $1000, 3rd - $800
GRADE IV - Strathconan Award
1st - $900, 2nd - $700, 3rd - $500
GRADE V - C.K. Macdonald Award
1st - $650, 2nd - $400, 3rd - $300
SERVICE PIPE BAND- Jeanine Altemus Sandler Award
1st - $400, 2nd - $300, 3rd - $250
SOLO PROFESSIONAL PIPING
EVENT# DESCRIPTION PRIZES
1. Professional MS&R 1st - $250, 2nd - $200, 3rd - $150
2. Professional Piobaireachd 1st - $250, 2nd - $200, 3rd - $150
3. Professional Hornpipe & Jig 1st - $250, 2nd - $200, 3rd - $150
GRADE I PIPING
4. Piobaireachd 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd - Medal
5. March, Strathspey& Reel 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd - Medal
6. Hornpipe & Jig 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd - Medal
7. 6/8 March 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
Overall winner awarded plaque as LIGONIER HIGHLAND GAMES GRADE 1 PIPING CHAMPION
GRADE II PIPING
8. Piobaireachd 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd - Medal
9. 2/4 March 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd - Medal
10. Strathspey/Reel 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd - Medal
11. 6/8 March 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
Overall winner awarded plaque as LIGONIER HIGHLAND GAMES GRADE 2 PIPING CHAMPION
GRADE III PIPING
12. Piobaireachd 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
13. 2/4 March 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd - Medal
14. Strathspey/Reel 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
Overall winner awarded scholarship of $150
GRADE IV PIPING SR
15. Piobaireachd (Full score) 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
16. 2/4 March 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
Overall winner awarded scholarship of $150
GRADE IV PIPING JR
17. Piobaireachd (Full score) 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
18. 2/4 March 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
Overall winner awarded scholarship of $150
GRADE V PIPING
19. March (One part 4/4 or Two 2/4 or 3/4) 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
OVER 50 PIPING
20. Strathspey & Reel 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
18 & UNDER PIPING
21. 2/4 March 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
CHANTER
22. March (One 4/4 or Two different 2/4. 4/4 or 6/8) 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
OPEN DRUMMING
*(All open events require at least 2 entrants or event may be cancelled)
23. OPEN SNARE - March, Strathspey& Reel 1st - $75, 2nd - $50, 3rd - $25
24. OPEN SNARE - Hornpipe & Jig 1st - $75, 2nd - $50, 3rd - $25
25. OPEN TENOR - March, Strathspey& Reel 1st - $75, 2nd - $50, 3rd - $25
26. OPEN BASS - March, Strathspey& Reel 1st - $75, 2nd - $50, 3rd - $25
AMATEUR DRUMMING
27. GRADE I SNARE - March, Strathspey& Reel 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
28. GRADE I SNARE - Hornpipe & Jig 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
29. GRADE II SNARE - March, Strathspey& Reel 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
30. GRADE II SNARE- Hornpipe & Jig 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
31. GRADE III SNARE - 2/4 March (4 parted) 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
32. GRADE III SNARE – Strathspey & Reel 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
33. GRADE IV SENIOR SNARE. - 4 Part March 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
34. GRADE IV JUNIOR SNARE - 4 Part March 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
35. GRADE V SNARE – 2 Part March (2/4, 3/4 or 4/4) 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
36.NOVICE PRACTICE PAD–2 Part March (2/4, 3/4 or 4/4) 1st–Medal, 2nd–Medal, 3rd–Medal
Overall winner awarded plaque as LIGONIER HIGHLAND GAMES
SNARE DRUMMER OF THE DAY and awarded $150 scholarship
37. GRADE I TENOR - March, Strathspey& Reel 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
38. GRADE II TENOR - March, Strathspey& Reel 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
39. GRADE III TENOR - 2/4 March 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
40. GRADE IV TENOR. – March Set 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
Overall winner awarded plaque as LIGONIER HIGHLAND GAMES
TENOR DRUMMER OF THE DAYand awarded $150 scholarship
41. GRADE I BASS - March, Strathspey& Reel 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
42. GRADE II BASS - March, Strathspey& Reel 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
43. GRADE III BASS - 2/4 March 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
44. GRADE IV BASS. – March Set 1st – Medal, 2nd – Medal, 3rd – Medal
Overall winner awarded plaque as LIGONIER HIGHLAND GAMES
BASS DRUMMER OF THE DAY and awarded $150 scholarshi
PIPE BAND COMPETITION
GRADE II - Steel City Award
1st - $1800, 2nd - $1200, 3rd - $1000
GRADE III - Kingsburgh Award
1st - $1400, 2nd - $1000, 3rd - $800
GRADE IV - Strathconan Award
1st - $900, 2nd - $700, 3rd - $500
GRADE V - C.K. Macdonald Award
1st - $650, 2nd - $400, 3rd - $300
SERVICE PIPE BAND- Jeanine Altemus Sandler Award
1st - $400, 2nd - $300, 3rd - $250
EASTERN UNITED STATES PIPE BAND ASSOCIATION
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON PIPE BAND COMPETITION AND RULES CLICK LINK ABOVE
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