Event Info: Hamilton Highland Gathering
- glas12
- May 21
- 2 min read
Updated: May 24
The PPBSO has partnered with The Scottish Rite and Hess Village to present an inner-city slate of competitions, Saturday, June 7, 2025 on the historic grounds of the Scottish Rite: 4 Queen Street South Hamilton, Ontario, L8P 3R3.
For the Hamilton HG the solo events will commence at 9:00 am. Band events will be completed by 3:30 pm at the latest.
Parking:
As a unique urban gathering, space is at a premium. The PPBSO will provide each participating band with one parking place within the gated grounds of the Scottish Rite complex. This will enable transport of band equipment and other essentials within the grounds.
General parking for all participants, supporters and attendees can be accessed at any one of the many "Green P" parking lots in the close vicinity and only minutes walk of the gathering including:
Band Tuning
Bands will have the opportunity to set their instruments in the cobbled environment of the Hess Village entertainment district. A setting unique to the Ontario games scene. The bars and restaurants of Hess Village are excited to have the sounds of the pipes and drums featured in and around their establishments with some planning to offer Scottish themed menu items on the day.
Final tuning will be on the grounds of the Scottish Rite near the competition circle.
On the day
Hamilton Highland Gathering T-shirts will be on sale, a "Come and Try" the pipes and drums tent will be set-up and, note that washroom facilities are provided courtesy of Scottish Rite management within the building.
Prize presentation & gathering closing
This will occur in Hess Village. Hamilton Police will close off the street to ensure a safe and enjoyable conclusion to the first annual Hamilton Highland Gathering.
At approximately 3:00 pm bands will form-up in the Scottish Rite courtyard and march from there to Hess Village. (approx. 150 M.) Massed bands will play a few tunes at the halt and Amazing Grace on Hess St prior to awards.
Bands will be vying for attractive challenge trophies:
The Donald Pringle Memorial Cup (Grade 3)
The Hamilton Police Service Bowl (Grade 4)
The Scottish Rite of Hamilton Bowl (Grade 5)
Every member of each winning band will receive a commemorative Hamilton Highland Gathering pin.
For more information please contact the PPBSO Operations Manager or visit here often for updated information!
Sponsors & Supporters to Date!
Anne Seigmiller
The Family and Friends of Don Pringle
If you would like to help sponsor this exciting initiative please drop us a line!
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