2026 McMinnville Scottish Festival Competition Info
We are excited to announce the return of the Highland Dance Competition, as well as the Pipe Band Competition, and Solo Piping and Drumming Competition, at the 2026 McMinnville Scottish Festival! See below to find registration information for each competition. We look forward to seeing all of you on October 3rd and 4th! Parking at event will be $5, payable by cash only.
The 2026 McMinnville Scottish Festival is hosting our 5th annual Solo Piping and Drumming Competition! We are excited this is part of our festival itinerary and know that participants and spectators will all enjoy this event! Registration for the 2026 Solo Piping and Drumming Competition is now open:
Click to Register – Pipe and Drum Competition
If you are interested in participating in this event, or have questions regarding future events, please reach out to Dianne Hayes at macscotfestpipinganddrumming@gmail.com
The 2026 McMinnville Scottish Festival is hosting our third annual Pipe Band Competition! We are excited this is part of our festival itinerary and know that participants and spectators will all enjoy this event! Registration for the 2026 Pipe Band Competition is now open:
Click to Register -Pipe Band Competition
If you are interested in participating in this event, or have questions regarding future events, please reach out to Dianne Hayes at macscotfestpipinganddrumming@gmail.com
Or Scott Lumsden at stillpipin@msn.com
2026 Highland Dance Competition Info
The Scottish Highland Dance Competition is returning to our 2026 festival on October 3rd and 4th! Registration for the 2026 dance competition will open soon! Please join us in viewing this spectacular event, which will feature Premier and Pre-Premier Highland dances, Premier and Pre-Premier National dances and Choreography for Pre-Premier and Premier dancers! Registration ends Saturday, September 26th, 2026. Parking at event will be $5, payable by cash only. For competition information, and to inquire about future events, please reach out to Jocelyn at casehighlanddance@gmail.com
2026 Competition Details
Competition Date: Oct 3rd and 4th, 2026
*11:00am – 3:00pm*
Judge: Megan Ashworth, Piper: Drew Bacon
Location: Yamhill County Fairgrounds, 2070 NE Lafayette Ave, McMinnville, Oregon 97128
Location: Yamhill County Fairgrounds, 2070 NE Lafayette Ave, McMinnville, Oregon 97128
Saturday Dance Schedule:
Primary: 16 Pas De Basque, Pas De Basque & Highcuts, Fling, Sword
Beginner: Fling (4), Sword (2&1), Seann Triubhas (3&1), Trophy Fling (4)
Novice: Fling (4), Sword (2&1), Seann Triubhas (3&1), Trophy Fling (4)
Intermediate: Fling (4), Sword (2&1), Seann Triubhas (3&1), Half Tulloch
Premier: Fling (4), Seann Triubhas (3&1), Half Tulloch, Laddie (4)
Medals will be awarded to Pre-Premier dancers and Premier dancers. Dancers in the oldest Premier group will receive cash awards. 1st – $30, 2nd – $25, 3rd – $20, 4th – $15, 5th – $10, 6th – $5
Sunday Dance Schedule:
Primary: 16 Pas De Basque, Pas De Basque & Highcuts, Fling, Sword
Beginner: Lilt (4), Flora (4)
Novice: Lilt (4), Flora (4)
Intermediate: Lilt (4), Flora (4), Hornpipe (4)
Premier: Lilt (4), Blue Bonnets (4), Village Maid (4), Hornpipe (4)
Solo Choreography – Sunday ONLY – Open to Pre-Premier & Premier Dancers. 3 mins max. Must have Celtic theme and use Highland/National movements.
Medals will be awarded to Pre-Premier dancers and Premier dancers. Dancers in the oldest Premier group will receive cash awards. 1st – $30, 2nd – $25, 3rd – $20, 4th – $15, 5th – $10, 6th – $5
Dance Fees ($2 from each entry goes towards SDUSA NW):
SATURDAY:
Primary ($6 per dance or $24):
16 Pas de Basques – $6
Pas de Basques & Highcuts – $6
Fling – $6
Sword – $6
Beginner ($10.50 per dance or $42):
Fling – $10.50
Sword – $10.50
Seann Triubhas – $10.50
Trophy Fling – $10.50
Novice – $42
Intermediate – $42
Premier – $42
SUNDAY:
Primary ($6 per dance or $24):
16 Pas de Basques – $6
Pas de Basques & Highcuts – $6
Fling – $6
Sword – $6
Beginner ($10.50 per dance or $21):
Lilt – $10.50
Flora – $10.50
Novice – $21
Intermediate – $32
Premier – $62
Solo Choreography (Sunday only) – $25
