Saturday and Sunday, August 30 & 31, 2025
Pipe Band & Drum Major Performances and Piping & Drumming Competitions
Individual Piping and Drumming events and a Drum Major Clinic will take place. Competitors will be notified of their clinic will be held Saturday and Sunday on the Main Field.
The finale of each day is the closing ceremony where all bands will join the Massed Pipes & Drums of the Canmore Highland Games, at 4 pm on Saturday and 5 pm on Sunday.
We would love to have you join us this year and look forward to reuniting with you all.
Drum Major Clinic and Competition
We’re excited to welcome back Drum Major Bill O’Donnell of Surrey Firefighters Pipes & Drums and Drum Major Bryan Martin of Puget Sound Firefighters Pipes & Drums to the Canmore Highland Games this year!
These accomplished leaders will be hosting a Regimental Drum Major Clinic on Saturday (starting at 9:00 AM and running all day), with a follow-up session on Sunday morning—just ahead of the Drum Major Competition on Sunday afternoon.
This free clinic continues to grow in popularity year after year and promises to be another fantastic opportunity for both newcomers eager to try their hand at Drum Majoring and experienced participants looking to sharpen their skills. All are welcome!
The Drum Major Competition will kick off at 11:00 AM on Sunday with a formal Dress Inspection. The duty band of the day will accompany competitors during the marching and musical portions of the event.
Competition attire includes:
- Kilt
- Hose and flashes
- Leather sporran
- Waist belt
- Shirt
- Glengarry
- Parade shoes or black dress shoes (no running shoes)
Whether you’re looking to participate or simply enjoy the spectacle, we look forward to seeing you there!
INFORMATION FOR COMPETITORS
Piping & Drumming Competition Entry | Register Here to Compete
- Registrations are open with the Alberta Society of Pipers & Drummers
- Accommodation for Bands: If you require assistance finding hotel rooms please contact us directly and we will try to help.
- All competition entries are non-refundable.
- We wish you all good luck and look forward to a great day of competition!
Drum Majors Only | Please Contact Us Here to Register
Questions? Contact our P&D Competition Chair.