Upcoming event
2027 Rose & Shamrock Festival — Solo Piping Competition
February 13, 2027
Updated
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
The 2027 Rose & Shamrock Festival Solo Piping Competition is an in-person amateur contest organized by The Piobaireachd Society of Central Pennsylvania.
When: Saturday, February 13, 2027, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m., Eastern time.
Where: Celtic Center of Lancaster, 1285 Manheim Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601.
Registration deadline: Sunday, January 31, 2027, at 11:59 p.m., Eastern time.
Competition events
| Grade or division | Events listed by the organizer |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 | Piobaireachd, MSR, H/J |
| Grades 2, 3 and 4 (Senior and Junior), Over 50, and 18 & Under | Piobaireachd, 2/4 March, Strathspey & Reel |
| Grade 5 | Ground & March |
| Practice Chanter | March |
The organizer plans to focus on these core events and may add other events if time permits after registration closes.
Competitors must be registered with the EUSPBA or another recognized pipe band association. If you compete in different grades for piobaireachd and light music, register for your highest grade and follow the organizer’s Eventbrite instructions to report both grades.
Sanctioning note: The announcement describes the competition as EUSPBA-sanctioned, but also states that sanctioning is pending. Confirm the final status and applicable rules with the organizer. See the Eastern United States Pipe Band Association for association information.
Venue and registration information
The organizer states that this is the same venue and format used for the 2026 contest. Other Rose & Shamrock activities may take place elsewhere; the Irish dance competition is described as a separate event across town on February 13–14.
The registration listing specifies no refunds. Review the organizer’s participation terms and risk acknowledgment on Eventbrite before registering.