More Prize Money than the 2024 World Championship!
"...Bagpipes, because Europe wasn't liberated by French horns..."
First Place Prize Money
Prize Places Awarded
Champion Supreme Points
The 2024 World Pipe Band Championships offered $1,200 USD for first place in Grade 5. We're offering $1,000—plus prize money through 4th place. This is the most lucrative Grade 5 competition in North America.
Scotfest 2026 also serves as an MWPBA Champion Supreme Points Event for both bands and solo competitors, making it a must-attend competition for anyone serious about their piping and drumming career.
National championship level competition with the best Grade 5 bands in America
Full amateur solo piping event with multiple competition categories
Earn maximum points toward your seasonal standings
All competing bands perform together in spectacular finale
Two full days of piping and drumming excellence
Competition Day
Amateur pipers compete across multiple categories
Snare, tenor, and bass drum competitions
All competing bands march together - spectacular sight!
The main event! Bands compete for $1,000 first prize
Winners announced followed by celebratory performance
Roaming Performances
Bands and individual pipers roam the festival grounds throughout the day, providing spontaneous performances that create an authentic Scottish atmosphere.
"There's nothing quite like hearing bagpipes echo across the festival grounds. It transforms the whole atmosphere." - Festival Attendee
Piping & Drumming is the heartbeat of Scotfest—setting the tone across the grounds with performances, parades, and competitive moments that audiences remember long after the weekend ends. Scotfest also hosts the MWPBA Sanctioned American Grade 5 National Pipe Band Championship, bringing recognized competition credentials to the program.
Sets the tone across the grounds
MWPBA sanctioned competition
Performances audiences remember
Scotfest Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity. Sponsorship contributions may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Piping & Drumming at Scotfest — Presented by [Your Company]
Including the MWPBA Sanctioned American Grade 5 National Pipe Band Championship
As the Official Presenting Sponsor, your brand receives top placement across the Piping & Drumming footprint—on-site, online, and in key festival communications—plus premium hospitality and co-developed activation opportunities.
"Presented by" naming rights for Piping & Drumming at Scotfest (including the sanctioned championship)
B2C + B2B opportunities mutually agreed upon
Use of Scotfest marks for co-marketing (approval-based)
Opportunity for employee position on Scotfest team (as appropriate)
Co-branded signage at Piping & Drumming area
Up to 20' x 10', placement mutually agreed
Pub Music, Celtic Folk, ScotRock, Whisky, Highland Games
Featuring sponsor + Piping & Drumming insignia
Subject to program and print deadlines
Sampling/lead capture/surveys within policies
Pre-event planning, Friday night opening, festival weekend
Rotating placement based on tier and timing
"Presented by" positioning on this page
Tiered placement on Scotfest Sponsor page
Scheduled posts and inclusions
From sponsor logo in select website placements
Tied to Piping & Drumming programming
Partner opportunities (inventory dependent)
Listed on sponsor sheets
When appropriate and mutually agreed
Tied to piping & drumming stories and championship coverage
Valued at $149 each (~$1,788 value)
Valued at $25 each (~$3,000 value)
10 Kickoff invites each (~$1,980 value)
Party Package includes: VIP admission, event lanyards, parking, official Scotfest mugs, beverage tokens, soft drinks/water, food tokens, and band meet & greets (as available).
Note: All passes are one per person (no "plus ones" unless explicitly included).
Your sponsorship directly supports the quality, professionalism, and visibility of Piping & Drumming at Scotfest, including:
Choose the commitment level that works best for your organization
Single year commitment
per year
Best value + priority planning
Multi-year partners receive first right of refusal on renewal (time-sensitive) and priority planning for placements and activations.
Use of 20' x 10' space for activation, artist engagement, or vending
Sponsor-provided giveaways or support items (pre-approved)
Produced at sponsor expense; placement pre-approved
Use of Scotfest marks (approval-based)
If you're interested in the "Presented by" position, we'll send a short deliverables sheet and confirm placements based on your goals and category.
Contact:
Sponsorships — Scotfest Inc.