Another Great Fergus Scottish Festival Wrapped Up!

It was a hot one but that did not deter the enthusiastic crowds or take away from the various solo and band competitions.

The professional piper of the day was Joe Biggs, amateur piper of the day was Jean-Sebastian Gamache, amateur drummer of the day was Cole Chisholm and amateur drum major went to Keegan Willey.

A full listing of solo and band results and judges can be found HERE.

Bands

Grade 2

1st Peel Regional Police PB

2nd Guelph PB

Grade 2 winner - Peel Regional Police PB P/M John Cairns

This was P/M John Cairns last competition with the band in Ontario. John is stepping down after 17 years as Pipe Major of PRPPB and a long illustrious pipe band career. In a fitting tribute John was able to march off the large combined Peel Regional Police Pipe Band at the end of the massed bands.

We wish all the best to John and the band at the upcoming Worlds next week.

Grade 3

1st Guelph PB

2nd Peel Regional Police PB

3rd Durham Regional Police P&D

Grade 3 winner - Guelph PB P/M Dylan Whittemore

Grade 4

1st Hamilton Police PB

2nd Niagara Regional Police PB

3rd Georgetown PB

Grade 4 winner - Hamilton Police PB the trophy was presented to one of the longest serving member of the band, Andy Robertson.

Grade 5

1st Dundas P&D

2nd London Firefighters PB

3rd Peel Regional Police PB

Grade 5 winner - Dundas P&D

Ontario Youth Pipe Band (OYPB)

On Friday night at the Fergus Scottish Festival tattoo, the Ontario Youth Pipe Band put on a great performance for the very appreciative crowd.

Ontario Youth Pipe Band - Fergus Scottish Festival tattoo August 8th 2025

A big thanks to all the participants of the OYPB for your enthusiasm and commitment. Special thanks to Tyler Bridge for making this happen and also to all the older members of the band that mentor the younger kids, your presence is extremely valuable and very much appreciated.

Photos: Nathan Nguyen