Drum Major Competition Registration

Welcome!
Please join us as a competitor for the 2026 Skagit Valley Highland Games Drum Major Competition, held July 11th & 12th, 2026, at Skagit County Fairgrounds in Mount Vernon, WA.

Show your skills in leading the band, commanding presence, and keeping time as part of the Skagit Valley Highland Games.

Please complete this form so we can confirm your entry, share event details, and ensure a smooth, safe competition experience.

The competition fee is $20 per competitor. You may pay with a credit card as part of completing this process

If you are unable to use this online form and payment system and would like to request a hard copy, please e-mail events@celticarts.org or call us directly at 1-360-416-4934.

Event schedule will change depending on number of competitors and/or weather.

Deadline: Entries will close on July 3rd
Competition Location: Skagit County Fairgrounds - 501 Taylor St. Mount Vernon, WA

RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT

I hereby represent that I wish to participate in the Skagit Valley Highland Games & Celtic Festival on July 11th and 12th, 2026 sponsored by Celtic Arts Foundation (CAF). I recognize that any outdoor activity may involve certain dangers, including, but not limited to, the hazards of the forces of nature, and the actions of other participants and other persons unaffiliated with CAF. I understand that these hazards produce a risk of physical harm or death, as well as a risk of loss or damage to my personal property. I further understand and agree that CAF would not be able to sponsor such Events without some form of agreement providing protection for CAF and its officers, directors, paid staff and volunteer workers. In consideration of, and as part payment for, my privilege to participate in the Skagit Valley Highland Games & Celtic Festival, I hereby release the City of Mount Vernon, WA, CAF and its officers, directors and volunteer workers from any and all liability, claims and/or causes of action arising out of, or in any way connected with, my participation in any and all of the activities of the Event. I personally assume all risks in connection with these activities, and further agree to hold the City of Mount Vernon, WA and CAF and its officers, directors, paid staff and volunteer workers harmless from and against any and all liability, claims and/or causes of action which I may have arising from my participation in any and all of the activities of the Event, including, but not limited to, those involving negligence on the part of such officers, directors, paid staff or volunteer workers, which result in personal injury or death to myself and/or loss or damage to my personal property. The terms of this agreement shall bind myself and my heirs, assigns, and personal representatives. 

I agree to allow Celtic Arts Foundation to photograph or record my activities, or those of the competitor for whom this application is being submitted, at the Event(s) for promotional purposes. 

I have fully informed myself of the rules and regulations for Piping and Drumming events for the Skagit Valley Highland Games, and the contents of this release and hold harmless agreement by reading it before I have initialed it.

If you are unable to use this payment system and would like to pay in another way, please e-mail events@celticarts.org or call us directly at 1-360-416-4934.