Breaking News:
NEW DATE – LIGONIER HIGHLAND GAMES 18 JULY
NEW FORMAT – NEW ENGLAND HARP FESTIVAL COMPETITION 10 OCTOBER
Page down for more information on 2026 Competitions
SHSA Sanctioned Competitions are held at festivals throughout the Summer and Fall. All competitors must be members in good standing and comply with the rules. Click on the link to download the complete Competitor’s Handbook.
Upcoming Competitions:
Ohio Scottish Games June 27, 2026
Grandfather Mountain Highland Games Harp Competition (North Carolina) July 11, 2026
NOTE NEW DATE: Ligonier Highland Games (Pennsylvania) JULY 18, 2026
US NATIONAL SCOTTISH HARP COMPETITIONTM: Edinboro Highland Games and Scottish Festival – September 12, 2026
Check the Games’ websites for more information. Other competitions added as information becomes available.
If you have questions for the Competition Committee, please use this form:
Dr. Herbert MacNeal Travel Scholarship
The Dr. Herbert MacNeal Travel Scholarship is open to Journeyman and Master level competitors at the US National Scottish Harp Championship. The successful competitor submits a complete application package, wins their competition category, and is selected by the Judges.
Please download the form at left and submit a complete package no later than 11: 59PM Eastern Standard/Daylight Time (as appropriate) 30 days prior to the competition to shsa.liaison@gmail.com.
