Pipes & Drums | Scotfest Oklahoma 2026 - Bagpipe & Drumming Competitions
Pipe band performing at Scotfest
🎵 ONE FINAL CELEBRATION

EXHIBITION
PIPEBAND
PERFORMANCES

Multiple Bands • Two Days • One Last Festival

Experience the thunder of bagpipes and drums as multiple pipe bands from across the country come together for a spectacular exhibition weekend at Scotfest's final celebration.

2

Days of Performances

Multiple

Pipe Bands

Free

With Festival Admission

A Farewell to Pipes & Drums

One Last
Standing Ovation.

As Scotfest Oklahoma presents its final festival weekend, we're gathering pipe bands from across the country for an unforgettable exhibition of Scottish musical heritage. This is more than a performance—it's a celebration of 46 years of piping excellence.

Multiple bands will take the stage throughout the weekend, performing individually and together in massed band performances that will echo through the Oklahoma hills one last time.

What Makes This Special:

🎵 Multiple Bands 2 Days of Performances
🎺 Massed Band Finale All Bands Together
🏔️ Free with Admission Included in Ticket
📍 Main Stage Reserved Seating
INQUIRE ABOUT PARTICIPATION

What to Expect

Individual Band Performances

Each pipe band showcases their unique style and repertoire in dedicated performance slots

Massed Band Performances

All bands come together for spectacular combined performances

Roaming Performances

Solo pipers and small groups perform throughout the festival grounds

Meet the Bands

Interact with pipers and drummers between performances

Weekend Schedule

Two full days of pipe band exhibition performances

SAT

Saturday

Exhibition Day

11:00 AM

Opening Ceremony

Massed bands gather for festival opening procession

12:00 PM

First Band Performance Set

Multiple bands perform their signature sets

2:00 PM

Second Band Performance Set

Different bands take the stage with new repertoire

4:00 PM

Massed Bands Finale

All bands together for a spectacular closing performance

All Day

Roaming Performances

Solo pipers and small groups throughout the grounds

SUN

Sunday

Final Festival Day

The final day of Scotfest brings more performances as pipe bands help send off 46 years of Scottish heritage with one last celebration.

Sunday Highlights:

  • Opening procession with all participating bands
  • Rotating band performances throughout the day
  • Meet the pipers sessions between sets
  • Grand finale massed bands performance

"One last time to hear the pipes echo across Green Country. Don't miss Scotfest's final festival weekend."

Partnership Opportunity

Sponsor Piping & Drumming
at Scotfest

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.

Festival Heartbeat

Sets the tone across the grounds

National Championship

MWPBA sanctioned competition

Lasting Memories

Performances audiences remember

Tax-Deductible Contribution

Scotfest Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity. Sponsorship contributions may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Premier Partnership

Presenting Sponsor

Starting at $7,500 /year (3-year agreement)

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.

Exclusivity & Rights

Naming Rights

"Presented by" naming rights for Piping & Drumming at Scotfest (including the sanctioned championship)

Co-Developed Activation

B2C + B2B opportunities mutually agreed upon

Cross-Promotional Rights

Use of Scotfest marks for co-marketing (approval-based)

Planning Committee

Opportunity for employee position on Scotfest team (as appropriate)

On-Site Branding & Activation

Area Recognition

Co-branded signage at Piping & Drumming area

Premium Vendor Footprint

Up to 20' x 10', placement mutually agreed

Multi-Stage Emcee Mentions

Pub Music, Celtic Folk, ScotRock, Whisky, Highland Games

Festival Banner

Featuring sponsor + Piping & Drumming insignia

Logo on Credentials

Subject to program and print deadlines

Promotional Rights

Sampling/lead capture/surveys within policies

Corporate Volunteering

Pre-event planning, Friday night opening, festival weekend

Digital, Email & Social

Homepage Logo

Rotating placement based on tier and timing

Premium Page Placement

"Presented by" positioning on this page

Sponsor Page Listing

Tiered placement on Scotfest Sponsor page

Social Recognition

Scheduled posts and inclusions

Click-Through Links

From sponsor logo in select website placements

Media & PR (When Applicable)

Radio Mentions

Tied to Piping & Drumming programming

Cross-Promotional Liners

Partner opportunities (inventory dependent)

Press Kit Inclusion

Listed on sponsor sheets

Press Release Mentions

When appropriate and mutually agreed

Earned Media Opportunities

Tied to piping & drumming stories and championship coverage

Included in Package

Hospitality Benefits

Estimated Value: $6,750+
12 VIP Passes/Day

Valued at $149 each (~$1,788 value)

40 GA Wristbands/Day

Valued at $25 each (~$3,000 value)

2 Friday Party Packages

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).

What Your Sponsorship Supports

Your sponsorship directly supports the quality, professionalism, and visibility of Piping & Drumming at Scotfest, including:

Championship & performance operations
Stage/area presentation, sound & emcee
Band & performer hospitality
Signage & branding enhancements
Audience experience upgrades
Photo/video capture opportunities

Post-Event Sponsor Deliverables

Autographed commemorative poster (as available)
Sponsorship recap summary with ROI-oriented notes

Investment Options

Choose the commitment level that works best for your organization

One-Year Agreement
$10,000

Single year commitment

Two-Year Agreement
$9,000

per year

RECOMMENDED
Three-Year Agreement
Year 1: $7,500
Year 2: $9,000
Year 3: $10,000

Best value + priority planning

First Right of Refusal

Multi-year partners receive first right of refusal on renewal (time-sensitive) and priority planning for placements and activations.

Optional Add-Ons

Interactive Activation Space

Use of 20' x 10' space for activation, artist engagement, or vending

Program Support Items

Sponsor-provided giveaways or support items (pre-approved)

Additional Signage Placements

Produced at sponsor expense; placement pre-approved

Expanded Co-Marketing

Use of Scotfest marks (approval-based)

Become the Presenting Sponsor

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.

Sponsor Inquiry
Questions?

Sponsorship FAQ