August 8-9, 2026 at Willow Point Park, 1800 Alder St., Campbell River, BC
Come and experience a full family event including Solo and Band Piping and Drumming Competitions, Highland Heavy Games, Highland Dance and World Class Logger’s Sports
We also feature a drum major competition
The 8th Annual Campbell River Highland Gathering Pipes and Drum Competitions August 8, 2026 starting at 9:30 AM
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Celts have Talent
This is a special competition featuring bagpipes and other instruments and vocals. We have two competitions:
- Competition A – 3 or more pipers plus other instruments not requiring amplification. Five entries only. Prize money 1st – $500, 2nd – $400, 3rd – $300, 4th – $200, 5th – $100
- Competition B – At least 1 pipers with other instruments and vocals. Amplification supplied. Five entries only. Prize money 1st – $500, 2nd – $400, 3rd – $300, 4th – $200, 5th – $100
Amateur Drum Major Competition
This competition is open to new and experienced Drum Majors. There are three categories within the competition – Juvenile for anyone under the age of 18, intermediate adult – all Adult new and moderately experienced drum majors, Adult Advanced – Intermediate drum majors who have been promoted to Advanced. There is prize money for each category.
Competitors
- Event Date: 8 August 2026
- Location: Willow Point Park, 1800 Alder St, Campbell River, BC
- Registration opens: May 25, 2026
- End of Early Random Draw: June 1, 2026
- Registration Closes: July 20, 2026
Information Guide
Order of Play
Campbell River Highland Gathering Order of Play
Schedules
Campbell River Highland Gathering Solo Schedules
Campbell River Highland Gathering Band Schedule
CRHG Celts Have Talent Schedule
Campbell River Highland Gathering General Schedule
Results
Campbell River Highland Gathering Solo Aggregate Results
March Past Dress and Deportment Competition
- 1st Greater Victoria Police Pipe Band
- 2nd Mount Arrowsmith Pipe Band
- 3rd Campbell River Pipe Band
Amateur Drum Major Competition
Special Celtic Competition
A – Pipes and drums and non-amplified instruments
Celts have Talent B – Pipes, vocals, other instruments
Spectators
Important information: Park entrance for spectators can be purchased in advance. Cost $5 for anyone over the age of 10.
Prize Money for Solo Open Competition
| Event | Instrument | First Place | Second Place | Third Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 162 – Piobairechd | Piping | 200 | 150 | 125 |
| 166 – 2/4 March | Piping | 150 | 125 | 100 |
| 167 – Strathspey/Reel | Piping | 150 | 125 | 100 |
| 261-MSR | Snare Drumming | 125 | 100 | 75 |
| 262-Jig & Hornpipe | Snare Drumming | 125 | 100 | 75 |
| 361-MSR Tenor | Tenor | 125 | 100 | 75 |
| 362-Jig & Hornpipe | Tenor | 125 | 100 | 75 |
Band Competition Prize Money
Aggregate All Grades
- First Place – $500
- Second Place – $350
- Third Place – $250
All competing bands receive a performance fee of $100 in addition to prize money
Drum Major Competition
First place $200, Second Place $150, Third Place $100
2025 Campbell River Highland Gathering
2026 Campbell River Highland Gathering
