We apologise to the loyal supporters of this festival that it had be cancelled last weekend. While the weather improved during the morning we had to make an early decision in the interest of Pipe Bands travelling from a distance and out of concern for the dancers on the sodden grass.
However, for lovers of pipe band music an up coming event is not to be missed.
On Saturday 26 February the Central North Island Pipe Band Championships, doubling as the North Island Championships are being held in Tauranga.
This will consist of the 12 entered bands marching at 3 minute intervals down Harington Street, along Willow Street and into Wharf Street from 10.30am.
This will be followed at about 12.30pm by music events involving all the bands at the Wharepai Domain on Cameron Road.
This is all free and is an appertiser for the 2012 National Pipe Band Championships which are to be held in Tauranga on 9 and 10 March 2012.
This event, which has not been held in Tauranga since 1994, could attract 40 - 50 Bands including some from Australia.
Kevin Nally,
Bay of Plenty Pipes and Drums.