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Join us on July 11th & 12th, 2026, 9am to 5pm at the Skagit County Fairgrounds in Mount Vernon, WA, for a two-day celebration of exceptional piping, drumming, competition, and camaraderie.
What’s Happening This Year?
Friday Workshop Info: Workshop information
Friday Concert Info: Concert information
Highland Games Info (parking, tickets, camping, etc.): Highland Games Info
Drum Major Competition
Drum Major Competition Information
Competitor Information
Information Guide
- Competition Date: July 11 and 12, 2026
- Location: Skagit County Fairgrounds 501 Taylor St, Mt. Vernon WA
- Registrations open: April 27, 2026
- Early Entry Random Draw (Early Bird) ends: May 4, 2026
- Registrations close: June 22, 2026
Order of Play
Skagit Valley HG Saturday Order of Play
Gordon Duncan Kitchen Piping Competition Order of Play
Skagit Valley HG Sunday Order of Play
Skye Memorial Piping Competition Order of Play
Schedules
Results
Skagit Valley Band Tally Results
Skagit Valley Pipe and Drum Corp Results
Skagit Valley Special Piping Event Results
Skagit Valley Games Aggregate Results
If you have any registration questions, please reach out to the Celtic Arts Foundation Executive Director Cayley Schmid <Cayley@celticarts.org>.
The Skagit Valley Highland Games is part of an annual circuit of Scottish competitions held in the Pacific Northwest and Lower Mainland of British Columbia. As such, the quality of performers in solo bagpiping and drumming competitions, bagpipe bands, fiddling, traditional Scottish athletics (the “heavy” events) and Scottish Highland dancing is at an extremely high level.
The weekend features fun for all ages with children’s activities, sheepdog herding demonstrations, beer and whisky gardens, and more.
Where to stay? Skagit County offers a wide variety of options for visitors, from hotels to motels to RV parks, to B&Bs. Highland Games visitors save 15% on the best available rate at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Burlington–just mention the Celtic Arts Foundation or use this link.
We are pleased to provide information on lodging in Skagit County. Please contact hotels directly to make reservations. We recommend making reservations early.
Entering the Games
You can access the Skagit Valley Highland Games at our North Gate on Virginia St., or at our South Gate on Taylor St. You’ll want to visit our Parking & Transportation page for more information.
2026 Skagit Valley Highland Games
2025 Skagit Valley Highland Games
