The 2026 Georgetown Highland Games is officially in the books, with an incredible day of competition!

The 51st Annual Georgetown Highland Games took place yesterday at the Georgetown Fairgrounds, once again attracting huge crowds with long lines at the gates. The weather was perfect, with hot temperatures and beautiful sunshine creating an ideal setting for the day.

Just as we saw at last weekend's Hamilton Highland Gathering, the Georgetown Highland Games saw a growth in solo registrations, particularly in the piping competitions. The contests were held throughout the fairgrounds and ran smoothly thanks to the dedication and hard work of our outstanding team of stewards and judges, whose commitment makes these competitions possible.

Overall Winners:

Professional Piper: Ian K. MacDonald

Amateur Piper: Mitchell E. Arnold

Amateur Drummer: Cameron Sinibaldi

Click here for the full list of solo results!

Solo Judgs

Piping – Light Music 

• Hector MacDonald

• Peter Aumonier

• John A. Elliott

• Edward Gorman

• Peter Sinclair

• Matt MacIsaac

• Kevin Maurice Dugas

• Jamie P. Blacklock

• Andrew Duncan

• Trish Kirkwood

• Chris Dodson

• Jim McGillivray

Piping – Piobaireachd 

• Michael Wm Grey

• Jim McGillivray

• Peter Aumonier

• John B Cairns

• Andrew Berthoff

• Calum MacDonald

• Ross Davison

• Andrew Duncan
  

Snare & Midsection 

• Alan Savage

• Daniel Bist

• Ryan Robertson

Declan - Pipe Major of Hamilton Police Juvenile Pipe Band

In the afternoon, the band circles were busy, with a total of 32 bands performing on the field, an increase over last year's event. The PPBSO was also excited to include a juvenile band contest, with both the Hamilton Police Pipe Band and Durham Regional Police Pipes & Drums competing. We were also pleased to welcome the City of Regina Pipe Band, who made the journey all the way from Saskatchewan to join the festivities and add to an outstanding day of piping and drumming.

1st Place Bands

• Grade 1 - 78th Fraser Highlanders Pipe Band

• Grade 2 - Ottawa Highlanders Pipes and Drums

• Grade 3 - Glengarry Pipe Band

• Grade 4 - Hamilton Police Pipe Band

• Grade 5 - Smiths Falls Gordon Pipe Band

• Juvenile - Hamilton Police Pipe Band

  
  

Click here for the full list of band results!

Left: Pipe Major Michael Wm Grey - 78th Fraser Highlanders Pipe Band Right: Pipe Major Andrea Boyd - Ottawa Highlanders Pipes and Drums

Band Judges

• Piping: Peter Sinclair, Edward Gorman, Ross Davison, Jamie P Blacklock and Alastair Murray.

• Drumming: Alan Savage and Daniel Bist

• Ensemble: John A. Elliott and Andrew Berthoff

We want to thank the Georgetown Highland Games committee, judges, and stewards, whose support made this another successful edition of the Highland Games.

Photos: Nathan Nguyen