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JOIN US AS WE MAKE HISTORY IN 2027
Help Bring Scotland to Maine
Every year, the Maine Highland Games celebrates the music, traditions, and heritage that connect us to Scotland. In 2027, we hope to create a truly extraordinary experience by bringing the distinguished Black Watch Pipe Band Association from Scotland to Maine for exclusive workshops, cultural education, and an unforgettable appearance at the Games.
For generations, the Black Watch has stood among the most recognized symbols of Scottish military and piping tradition. Today, retired servicemen, Pipe Majors, Drum Majors, and accomplished musicians associated with the Black Watch Museum at Balhousie Castle continue that legacy by educating and inspiring the next generation of pipers and drummers.
With your sponsorship, these respected ambassadors of Scottish culture will work directly with pipers, drummers, and pipe bands from across New England, sharing not only their musical expertise but the history, discipline, and traditions that have shaped Scottish piping around the world.
Then comes the moment every spectator will remember.
As the sound of the pipes rises across the parade field and the Black Watch steps forward, Maine will feel just a little closer to Scotland. Their presence will strengthen our connection to our ancestral heritage, inspire our musicians, and help preserve Scottish culture for generations to come.
Your sponsorship is more than support for an event. It is an investment in education, cultural preservation, and the future of Scottish traditions in America.
Join us in making this historic visit possible.
When the Black Watch marches onto the field, Scotland marches with them.
Become a sponsor and help bring this remarkable experience to Maine.
To learn more about the incredible History of the Black Watch click https://theblackwatch.co.uk/history/
See Sponsorship Levels Below
Warm regards, Shari Rodden, President & Daniele Cote, Games Chair
Thank you for supporting Scottish Culture!
A Letter From One Of Our Sponsors
Sponsorships for the Maine Highland Games and Scottish Festival™
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 2027 Custom Black Watch T- 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 2027 Custom Black Watch T- Shirt, Events Programing and Sponsor Board (to be displayed on field during opening and closing ceremonies
-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 Main Parade & Athletic field and next to the Pub! -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 Main Parade & Athletic field and next to the Pub!
-4 extra Family Memberships (total of 6 Family Memberships)
-(VIP includes entry)
-4 Entries to the Saturday Night Ceilidh
Donate an amount you wish.
We appreciate any amount you choose.
Thank you!
*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 Logos, Tiers, Signage & Printing: Contact: President@SaintAndrewsMaine.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 7, Gardiner, ME. 04345