SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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JOIN US AS WE MAKE HISTORY IN 2026
Dear Potential Sponsor,
For nearly five decades, the Maine Highland Games & Scottish Festival has welcomed thousands of visitors to celebrate the extraordinary traditions, athleticism, music, and community spirit of Scottish culture. Hosted by the Saint Andrew’s Society of Maine, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to preserving and promoting Scottish heritage through education, outreach, scholarship, and performance, the Games continue to grow in size, prestige, and impact year after year https://www.mainehighlandgames.org
As we look ahead to August 8th, 2026, we are proud to say that the Maine Highland Games are rapidly becoming the premier Highland Games in New England—and your support is a key part of that momentum.
What Makes 2026 Our Most Ambitious Year Yet
A New Era for Pipe Band Competitions
This year features several major enhancements designed to position Maine as a top destination for pipe bands across the Northeast and beyond, including:
*Substantial award prizes
*Hotel partnerships for competitors and guests
*On‑site camping and RV space to support expanded attendance of 2026
The New England Heavy Events Championship
Held at the Windsor Fairgrounds, this major athletic championship will include:
*Pro, Amateur, Masters, Invitational, and Adaptive divisions
*Both men’s and women’s competitions across multiple classes
*Bonus events including the New England Farmers Walk and Sheaf Toss with cash awards
These competitions attract top athletes from across New England, the United States, and abroad, reinforcing our standing as a world‑class festival of strength and heritage.
Why Your Partnership Matters
Your sponsorship directly supports:
*Cultural preservation, ensuring the continuation of music, dance, athletics, history, and storytelling
*A major regional tourism draw that boosts local businesses and the wider Maine economy
*Educational and community programs run by the Saint Andrew’s Society of Maine throughout the year
*Performance, scholarship, and cultural outreach initiatives that keep Scottish traditions alive
Our attendees represent multiple generations and backgrounds, but all come together to celebrate a shared love of culture, history, and community. By sponsoring, your organization becomes part of this powerful and growing tradition.
See Sponsorship Levels Below
Every sponsorship—at every level—receives an official acknowledgement letter from our Secretary for your records and for 501(c)(3) tax‑deduction purposes.
We are committed to building meaningful, mutually beneficial partnerships and are happy to customize opportunities to best meet your outreach and visibility goals.
Join Us as We Make History in 2026
With expanded competitions, enhanced visitor amenities, and a renewed focus on the musicians, athletes, and cultural ambassadors who make this festival extraordinary, 2026 is shaping up to be our most exciting year yet.
We invite you to stand with us as we continue to elevate the Maine Highland Games into a premier New England destination event.
Thank you for considering partnership with the Maine Highland Games & Scottish Festival.
We would be honored to have you with us.
Warm regards,
Shari Rodden, President
Daniele Cote, Games Chair
Thank you for supporting Scottish Culture!
Please Find The Sponsorship Levels At The Bottom
A Letter From One Of Our Sponsors
Sponsorships for the Maine Highland Games and Scottish Festivap™
Thoughts from Some Established Donors.
As established donors, we are gratified to be able to continue to contribute to the Saint Andrew's Society
of Maine ("SASME") in support o f the 2026 Maine Highland Games and Scottish Festival™, and we
strongly encourage businesses and other organizations to consider becoming sponsors of this significant
Maine event.
For many years, the Maine Highland Games and Scottish Festival™ has provided, for those of Scottish
descent, an important connection to their Scottish heritage, and for everyone, a way to experience the
unique culture and spirit that are embodied in Festival events like the Heavy Athletics, involving
extraordinary feats of strength and skill, and the soul-stirring performances of some great musicians, such
as the incomparable Scottish band Albannach, the legendary Celtic soloist Charlie Zahm, and the skilled
Pipers who bring forth the compelling, ethereal sound of the Great Highland Pipes.
In addition to the Heavy Athletics and captivating musical performances, the Festival offers a variety of
other opportunities, such as a chance to try traditional Scottish food, shop for Scottish-themed gifts and
crafts, marvel at the Stone Lifting Demo, and investigate the history, and meet members, of Scottish Clans
by visiting one or more of the many different Clan Tents.
There are numerous other attractions, and in our view the Festival is well-designed to appeal to the whole
Family, young and old. (We also like the on-site parking and the multi-toilet bathrooms with running
water.)
With its recent move to the Windsor Fairgrounds near Augusta, and its 2025 hosting of the Scottish Heavy
Athletics Men's World Championship, the Maine Highland Games and Scottish Festival™ seems well-
positioned to grow in popularity. We think that makes it ideal for consideration by Maine businesses and
other organizations that can benefit through sponsorship via greater exposure to the thousands of people
that attend this important Maine event. Sponsorships also helps promote and preserve a local Maine
festival and the Scottish heritage and culture that it embodies.
For all the above reasons, we urge businesses and other organizations to consider becoming a sponsor and
to reach out to the SASME President Shari Rodden President@SaintAndrewsMaine.org or Games Chair,
Daniele Cote GamesChair@SaintAndrewsMaine.org for more information, including the benefits to your
business or organization that SASME can provide in recognition of your sponsorship.
Sincerely,
Laurie McPhee and Bill MePhee
Tier 1 – $300.00
-Public thank you on social media sites and website
-Hyperlinked logo on Maine Highland Games website home page
- Free Membership for one Family
-1 Gate Entry
Tier 2 – $500
-Public thank you on social media sites and website
-Hyperlinked logo on Maine Highland Games website home page
-Logo on 2025 Games Shirt, Events Programing and Sponsor Board (to be displayed on field during opening and closing ceremonies
- Free Membership for a family
-2 Gate entries
Tier 3 - $1,000.00
-Public thank you on social media sites and website
-Hyperlinked logo on Maine Highland Games website home page
-Prominent placement of logo on 2025 Games Shirt, Events Programing and Sponsor Board (to be displayed on field during opening and closing ceremonies
-Sponsor to receive a framed thank you photo of Athletes from 2025 Games
-2 VIP Tickets(includes entry)
-Membership for two Families
Tier 4-5,000.00
-Tier 3 plus 2 VIP tickets includes a scrumptious lunch by our Scottish Chef, dining at in the VIP located ringside to the athletics field.
-2 Extra family memberships. Total of 4
-(VIP includes gate entry entry)
-4 entries to the Saturday Night Ceilidh
Tier 5- 10,000.00
-Tier 3 plus 4 VIP tickets a value of 800.00 includes a scrumptious lunch by our Scottish Chef, dining at in the VIP located ringside to the athletics field.
-4 extra Family Memberships (total of 6 Family Memberships)
-(VIP includes entry)
-4 Entries to the Saturday Night Ceilidh
*Tiers 3 to 5: Logos placed on Sponsor Banner at the Main Parade Field
Major Sponsor Recognition
Major sponsors receive premium placement across on-site signage, web, and print (where production schedules allow).
We collaborate on meaningful activations that align with your brand and enhance the attendee experience.
We will supply artwork specifications and deadlines upon confirmation. Vector logos (EPS, AI, or PDF) are ideal; high-resolution PNG/SVG accepted.
How to (provide contact, logo, and tier).
For Tiers Contact: GamesChair@SaintAndrewsMaine.org,
For Logos Contact: President@SaitAndrewsMaine.org
Deadline notes: print recognition may require confirmation 6–8 weeks ahead of the Games.
If you would like to mail a check to Sponsor.
Please in the memo area right in what Tier and if you wish this sponsorship to be directly to the athletics, please note that as well in the memo along with the tier.
Mail to:
SASME
PO Box 128, Brunswick, ME. 04011

