FORt Vancouver Pipe Band Performances
We hope you will plan to join us at an upcoming event, festival or parade. Please note that actual performance times can be approximate. The links may provide detailed information on times and venues. These are public performances and all are invited, but admission prices may apply. Check in with us to schedule a performance at your event. The band has made appearances throughout Southwest Washington and the surrounding area.
Need a piper for a private ceremony, a party or special occasion? Send a request through our contact page and we will work with you.
Upcoming Performances
Saint Patrick’s Day Celebrations 2026
Hough School Parade
The band joins Hough School students and staff as they celebrate the heritage of their founder, Paddy Hough. The parade begins at the school at McLoughlin and Daniels, and travels north and then east to Main Street and Uptown, south on Main, and then west on McLoughlin back to the school.
Vancouver Mall, Center Court
BevRidge Public, Ridgefield
Roadster Show
at Portland Expo Center
Saturday, March 21
St. Patrick’s Day, Kiggins Theatre
The sound of bagpipes has filled Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main Street, Vancouver, for nearly a decade. Hear the music of local bagpipers at 6:30 pm followed by the showing at 7:00 pm of “The Quiet Man” classic film on St. Patrick’s Day.
The movie stars John Wayne, Maureen O’Hara, Barry Fitzgerald and many others. Come and enjoy a fun evening celebrating St. Patrick’s Day.
Past 2025 events and photos
Kelso Highlander Festival and Scottish Games
Second Saturday in September
The band performs at this event in the midday ceremonies at 12:30 p.m. and at a scheduled afternoon performance at the picnic shelter. The city of Kelso hosts a festive weekend of Scottish music, dancing and athletic events, along with displays from Highland clan groups and vendors of all types. Admission is FREE. Visit food and goods vendors, watch feats of strength from Scottish athletes, see Highland dance performances, enjoy bagpipe music and other Scottish musical groups. The festival continues on Sunday, with many of the same festivities. (The pipe band does not perform on Sunday.)
McMinnville Scottish Festival
First weekend in October All day festival, check back for times of band performance times McMinnville, Oregon hosts a great celebration of Scottish culture and events for Scottish athletes. Music performances throughout the day. Check festival website for more information.