2026 Dunedin Highland Games Pipe Band Registration

If you are registering multiple bands, please register them separately (one grade at a time; not all at once). This allows us to collect unique information for each competing band should the information differ between grades within one organization.

Please email your Roster of Competing Players to: [email protected]

The Dunedin Highland Games offers pipe band contests for Grades 3, 4 and 5. Grade 3 is a Medley, Grade 4 is an MSR (odd day rules according to EUSPBA) and Grade 5 is a Quick March Medley. All events are sanctioned by the EUSPBA.

Prizes

• Grade 3 - $800/$500/$400
• Grade 4 - $500/$400/$300
• Grade 5 - $400/$300/$200

Friday Night Parade - April 10th, 2026

• Dunedin Highland Games will host a parade in Downtown Dunedin featuring all competing bands that would like to participate.
• The first 10 bands registered and play in the parade will receive $300 each.
• Money will be awarded with travel/prize money at the end of the games on Saturday.
• Band line up is at 5:30pm EST on Friday and additional details will be emailed.
• Register - you will have the option during the registration proess to register for the parade.

Travel

• The first 15 bands to register will be eligible for travel assistance based on one-way mileage to Highlander Park in Dunedin.
• Bands must participate in competition, opening and closing ceremonies to receive travel money. Separate grades of the band may be asked to march separately.
• Bands are eligible for compensation as follows:
• 0-75 miles ($100)
• 76-150 miles ($150)
• 151-300 miles ($350)
• 301+miles ($500)

Fees and Information

Entry fee is $65 US per event/band. Event registration will end on March 21, 2026 in order to allow enough time to prepare for a fantastic competition. No late entries or field entries will be allowed.

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