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The Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band presents the 35th Annual Gathering of the Bands on Saturday, August 29th, 2026.This Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band thanks the community for many years of support, bringing together multiple pipe bands in Victoria Park, Kincardine – right behind the Welcome Centre at 707 Queen Street. This fantastic event is all day from noon to midnight and admission is FREE! All you can eat, BBQ hot dogs and corn are available for a nominal fee – children under 8 free – from 12:00 noon until 6:30 pm. Entertainment begins at noon with visiting pipe bands and other musicians performing in Victoria Park. Then, at 8 p.m., the Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band leads the way for the Mass Pipes & Drum Parade through Lakeside Downtown Kincardine. This is a must-see and experience it yourself event!