August 8 @ 8:00 am – August 10 @ 5:00 pm
Set your sights on Nunns Creek Park this August 8th, 9th & 10th, 2025 — for the Campbell River Highland Gathering! 🎉
Experience engaging highland competitions and cultural displays.
This exciting event includes Piping & Drumming, Heavy Games, Drum Major Competition, and more!
This is part of the larger Salmonfest — which also includes Logger Sports, making it a must-visit festival this weekend!
Location
Accommodations and Parking Details
🚗 Free parking is available for participants with additional parking options at nearby Walmart for spectators. Plus, free on-site camping is accessible for participants.
Visiting from out of town and looking for other things to do? See our event guide and also a list of free things to do around Campbell River.
Schedule of Events
| Day | Time | Title |
| Friday | 4 pm – 7 pm | Feats of Strength Sheaf Challenge |
| Friday | 7:30 pm – 10 pm | Cèilidh Featuring: Doug Folkins |
| Saturday | 8:30am – Noon | Piping & Drumming |
| Saturday | 8am – Noon | Heavy Games (Men’s and Women’s Amateur) |
| Saturday | Noon – 12:30 | Pipe Band March Past Competition |
| Saturday | 12:30 – 1pm | Massed Bands and Welcome Ceremony |
| Saturday | 12:30 – 4:30pm | Heavy Games |
| Saturday | 10am – 5pm | Logger Sports |
| Saturday | 1:30 – 3pm | Piping & Drumming |
| Saturday | 3pm | Drum major Competition |
| Saturday | 3:30pm | Massed Bands Retreat |
| Saturday | 5pm – 6:30pm | Celts Have Talent |
| Saturday | 4:30pm – 7pm | Heavy Games |
| Saturday | 7:30pm – 10pm | Cèilidh w/ the Vogue Villains |
| Sunday | 9am – Noon | Highland Dance |
| Sunday | 10am – 5pm | Logger Sports |
| Sunday | 12:30 – 4pm | Highland Dance |
For more information or to register as a vendor or volunteer, visit campbellriverhighlandgathering.ca
