Kids Kilted Dash
Grab a kilt (or some tartan) and have the kids join in a kilted race on The Meadow following the Stock Dog Demonstrations. All kids are welcome to take part in this race on the Games main field. Balloons, haggis badges and candy treats could be waiting at the finish line.
Blood and Iron Martial Arts Demo
Blood and Iron Martial Arts primary focus is producing quality fighters trained in Historical European Martial Arts ( HEMA). Students use a longsword, rapier, dussack, or singlestick and are introduced to new weapons as they progress. Regular classes include instruction as well as coached sparring with internationally recognized HEMA practitioners.
Newcomers of all fitness and experience levels are welcome to come by our booth in the Vendor’s Village and sign up for a free intro lesson at our Burnaby location or, find us after one of our demonstrations on the field for a free mini-lesson.
J.P. Fell Pipe Band
The J.P. Fell Pipe Band was formed in 1993. The band has been honoured with the title of the “Official Pipe Band of the North Shore”, which includes the City and District of North Vancouver and the District of West Vancouver. The band has participated in parades, ceremonies and community events around British Columbia, NW Washington State, Scotland and New York. Since its inception, the J.P. Fell Pipe Band has provided opportunities for youth and adults to learn to play either the bagpipes or drums in a non-competitive atmosphere. The band is one of only a few that teaches adults or youth to play the pipes or drums and include them as members of the band while they are learning.
754 Phoenix Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron
BC Stock Dog Herding Demonstrations
The BC Highland Games is very pleased to welcome back the BC Stock Dog Association to the Games. After a two-year hiatus, and many requests, we are looking forward to another demonstration from a member of the association and his dogs, sheep and geese. The BCSDA promotes the ability of the working stock dog and educates the public to the use of these dogs on farms and ranches. The association also promotes the breeding, exposure and growth of stock dog breeds through field trials, demonstrations, clinics and advertising. The stock dogs in attendance at the BC Highland Games will provide demonstrations of their abilities on The Meadow in the center of the park Saturday afternoon, June 15, 2019.
Performance Bands – The Piping Connection
It's hard not to like the pipes. And while the BC Highland Games is at its core a competition, there's plenty of room for performance bands. And BC has some great bands, such as the RCMP E. Division Pipe Band, the 2019 duty band, the Delta Police Pipe Band and the J.P. Fell Pipe Band of North Vancouver.
RCMP E. Div. Pipe Band (BC) at the halt. 2018 BC Highland Games
Based in Greater Vancouver, British Columbia, the RCMP "E" Division Pipe Band under the leadership of Pipe Major Hugh Peden, was formed in April, 2006, and is one of seven RCMP pipe bands in Canada. The band is comprised of both active and retired RCMP members and civilian volunteers from throughout BC, who come together to share and showcase their musical talent, and to bring the community closer to its national police force. The band strives for a high musical performance, and is made up of a number of former competitive pipers and drummers from Grade III to Grade I. Band members have participated in the Edinburgh Tattoo, the Vernon Tattoo, and in 2016 completed an anniversary trip to Beijing, China to celebrate the band’s 20th year.
Delta Police Pipe Band
The Delta Police Pipe Band was formed in 1971 by members of the Delta Police Department in Delta, BC. Since the Band's inception, it has grown to its present strength of 33 pipers and 20 drummers. The band uniform is complemented by the Ancient Smith Tartan, worn in honour of the Band's co-founder, the late Chief Constable M.W.Smith. The band proudly represents the Delta Police Department and the Corporation of Delta, at home and around the world.