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
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on March 17– and before and after– with the band
BevRidge Public, Ridgefield
Friday, March 13 7:00 pm
4315 S Settler Drive, Suite 100, Ridgefield Dinner Reservations (360) 727-2195
Join the band at this happening place in Ridgefield. You will find a menu with plenty of food and drink to order, so bring your friends and enjoy a meal and some tunes from the band. Be part of the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day with us.
Vancouver Mall, Center Court
Saturday, March 14 4:00 pm
8700 NE Vancouver Mall Drive, inside at Center Court
Shanahan’s Pub and Grill
Saturday, March 14 6:00 pm
209 W. McLaughlin Boulevard
Stop in for a beer and burger and enjoy the sound of the bagpipes playing Irish and Scottish tunes. Also hear them after the Hough School parade on Tuesday, March 17
Hough School Parade
Tuesday, March 17 12:30 pm start
The band joins Hough School students and staff as they honor the Irish heritage of their founder, Paddy Hough. Come join in the fun of this community-wide celebration!
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.
St. Patrick’s Day, Kiggins Theatre
Tuesday, March 17
The sound of bagpipes has filled Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main Street, Vancouver, for nearly a decade. Hear the music of the band at 6:30 pm followed at 7:00 pm the showing of “The Quiet Man” classic film set in Ireland. It is a warm and funny and sometimes startling story set in a time much different than today.
The movie stars John Wayne, Maureen O’Hara, Barry Fitzgerald and many others. Come and enjoy a fun evening celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. See a trailer and get tickets at the Kiggins Theatre website.
Roadster Show
at Portland Expo Center
Saturday, March 21
Follow the band to explore three exhibit halls of classic cars of every make, model and era. The will be a roving performance. Requests for places to stop and perform a standard or requested tune will be taken where possible. See the Roadster Show website for information about ticket prices and parking fees.
Past 2025 Performances 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. See you there in 2026. 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.