PPBSO

06/01/2026

🎶🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 The countdown is on! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🎶

Just 6 days until the Hamilton Highland Gathering! Join us for a day filled with piping, drumming and Scottish tradition.

Are you coming to the Gathering? Let us know in the comments. ⬇️

Click on the link to learn more!
https://www.pipebandsontario.org/hamilton-highland-gathering

05/30/2026

⏰ Don’t miss your chance to compete at the 2026 Northumberland Scottish Festival and Highland Games!

Registration closes today and can be done through your PPBSO membership profile.

**This year, there will be a new dedicated entry gate for bands at the south end of the park on Elgin Street. Just show your PPBSO card to enter**

05/30/2026

Have you ever been to the Northumberland Scottish Festival & Highland Games?

Click on the link to learn more about this popular event on the PPBSO’s summer competition circuit.

https://www.pipebandsontario.org/post/highland-games-highlight-northumberland-highland-games

05/28/2026

Read the latest PPBSO Spring Report from President Malkie Bow and get ready for an exciting summer on the field!

https://www.pipebandsontario.org/post/ppbso-spring-report

05/27/2026

The 78th Fraser Highlanders Pipe Band are bringing the spirit of Canada to the world stage 🇨🇦🎶

Learn more about their upcoming True North Strong concert ahead of the 2026 World Pipe Band Championships and how you can help support their crowd-funding campaign today!

Participate to the money pool: 78th pre-worlds concert recording fundraiser organized by 78th fraser highlanders pipe band.

05/24/2026

What’s the one thing you never head to a Highland Games without? 👀🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Aside from your instrument, what’s your essential item for a day at the games? Whether it’s your wagon, sunscreen, earplugs, or rain gear, we want to know!

Drop your must-have item in the comments below ⬇️🎶🥁

05/23/2026

⏰ Don’t miss your chance to compete at the 2026 Georgetown Highland Games!

Registration closes today and can be done through your PPBSO membership profile.

05/22/2026

The sounds of pipes & drums are returning to Halton Hills! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Join us on Saturday, June 13th, 2026, as the Georgetown Highland Games celebrates its 51st Anniversary at the Georgetown Fairgrounds!

Click on the link to learn more!
https://www.pipebandsontario.org/post/highland-games-highlight-georgetown-highland-games

05/19/2026

🎶 Calling all pipers, drummers, fiddlers, and Scottish music lovers! 🎶

Step into the spotlight at the PPBSO Hamilton Highland Gathering OPEN Stage, presented in partnership with
YOUR HEALTH Wellness Centre

From traditional tunes to creative Scottish-inspired performances, this exciting showcase is your chance to perform in front of a lively festival crowd and celebrate the spirit of Scottish culture.

🏴 Perform solo or with up to 3 performers
⏱ 3–5 minute performances
🏆 Audience-voted winners
💰 Cash prizes up to $200
🎵 Categories include Best Performance, Most Creative, Best Traditional & Best Youth

Only 10 groups will be accepted, so don’t wait to apply!

https://www.pipebandsontario.org/post/open-stage-at-the-hamilton-highland-gathering

05/16/2026

⏰ Don’t miss your chance to compete in solos at the 2026 Hamilton Highland Gathering!

Registration closes today and can be done through your PPBSO membership profile.

**Band registration is now full**