BC Pipers’ Association Annual Gathering

The BC Pipers’ Association Annual Gathering (also known as the “Indoor Meet”) is held on the Friday and Saturday of the Easter long weekend each year.
The Friday features Solo Piobaireachd competitions and Open Drumming competitions, as well as drumming workshops.
Saturday events are the remaining solo events, a full band competition, and the Ceilidh afterward including performances by the solo aggregate winners.

BCPA 2026 Adjudicators: David Hilder, John Lee, Colin Mcwilliams, Duncan Millar, Shaunna Hilder, Corey Tillyer (shadow), Terry Lee, Eli Fugate, John Sutherland, Scott Robertson, Ian K. MacDonald, John Cairns, and Keith Paton. photo credit: Phil Edge
94th BCPA Annual Gathering
will be held on
Friday, March 26 & Saturday, March 27, 2027
Competitor Information
Information Guide
Registration opens
Registration closes
Purchase Spectator Admission Tickets
Aggregate Results Explained
Volunteers Needed
Order of Play
Friday Order of Play
Saturday Order of Play
Schedules
Friday Solo Schedule
Saturday Solo Schedule
Saturday Band Schedule
Our Invited Adjudicators
BCPA 94th ANNUAL GATHERING ADJUDICATORS:
Special Event: CPA (Competing Pipers Association) Combined B&C Piobaireachd Event
This event is officially sanctioned and recognized by the Competing Pipers Association. The event will be adjudicated by a BCPA or ANAPBA affiliated association “A” Certificate Piobaireachd Adjudicator, an adjudicator from the CPA Supplementary List of Judges or the Solo Piping Judges Association Adjudicators List.
BCPA “After Hours” Ceilidh
The BCPA “After Hours” Ceilidh begins at the Annual Gathering venue immediately after the Saturday band contest and awards presentation.
Cash and credit cards will be accepted for purchases at the Ceilidh.
Admission –
Annual Gathering Program Advertiser Welcome!
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Annual Gathering Volunteers Welcome!
Manage Door entry
Admission Desk Friday and/or Saturday
Saturday afternoon and evening
Awards and Trophies



The BC Pipers’ Association is pleased to acknowledge the financial assistance of the Province of British Columbia.

History
The first Annual Gathering was held in 1932. Further historical information can be found on the BC pipers History page. Further historical information can be found on the BC pipers History page, click here.
2024 Annual Gathering Trophies and Awards
2025 Annual Gathering Trophies and Awards
2026 Annual Gathering Trophies and Awards