Highland Games & Events
The ASPD helps to administer the piping, drumming and pipe band contests at various Highland Games throughout Alberta. Below are confirmed dates for ASPD sanctioned Highland Games for 2025.
Ogden Indoor Highland Games
Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Registrations NOW OPEN: www.aspd.ca/ogden-indoor-highland-games-may-3-2025
Registrations CLOSE: April 12
Edmonton Scottish Highland Gathering
Date: Sunday, June 22, 2025
Registrations OPEN: April 26
Registrations CLOSE: June 1
Games Website: www.edmontonscottishsociety.org/highland-gathering-1 (not updated for 2025 yet)
Red Deer Highland Games
Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025
Registrations OPEN: April 27
Registrations CLOSE: June 7
Games Website: www.reddeerhighlandgames.com
Sherwood Park Highland Gathering
Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025 (P&D competitions); Sunday, July 20, 2025 (featuring local band performances)
Registrations OPEN: May 24
Registrations CLOSE: June 29
Games Website: www.sphg.ca
Canmore Highland Games
Date: Saturday, August 30 & Sunday, August 31, 2025 (P&D competitions on both days)
Registrations OPEN: June 29
Registrations CLOSE: August 9
Games Website: www.canmorehighlandgames.ca