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Celebrate Celtic heritage at a summer festival

Leigh — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 09:44:43 +0000

One of the best ways to get the most out of the summer season is by honoring your Irish, Scottish or Welsh ancestry at a Celtic festival. In this article, we take a look at some of America’s most lively and joyous summer 2011 events, along with the activities (such as live Celtic music, dance, [...]

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Celtic Colours International Festival – October 8th to 16th 2010

Leigh — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 00:26:23 +0000

Celtic Colours International Festival has many acts to share with fest goers this upcoming October 8th to 16th. Taking place on Cape Breton Island, many favorite performers are slated to perform during the 2010 edition including Natalie MacMaster, Bruce Guthro, Irish fiddler Liz Doherty and Scottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser.Now in its 14th year the festival [...]

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KVMR Celtic Festival – October 2nd and 3rd, 2010

Leigh — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 00:27:04 +0000

The 14th Annual KVMR Celtic Festival is on its way, ready to bring to festival goers a great mix of Celtic culture through music, jams, dance, pageantry, living history, falconry, athletics, storytelling and shopping. The outdoor event is planned to be held in Grass Valley, CA on the Nevada County Fairgrounds Saturday and Sunday, October [...]

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Fredericksburg Welsh festival – September 25th, 2010

Leigh — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 00:27:05 +0000

Coming up soon is the 21st Annual Fredericksburg, VA Welsh Festival. This fest celebrates al things Welsh and is presented by the James Monroe Museum & the Welsh Society of Fredericksburg. This event is to take place this upcoming September 25th in front of the James Monroe Museum from Noon – 5pm in historic Old [...]

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Celtic Classic- Highland Games & Festival September 24, 25, 26

Martene — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:24:29 +0000

This upcoming 23rd Annual Celtic Classic is to be held on the weekend of the 24th through the 26th is to be a festival jam packed with many competitive events. From the haggis eating competition, to traditional singing, dancing and the highland games there’s something from everyone with both a competitive and Celtic spirit! Held [...]

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Adams County Irish Festival – July 17, 2010

Leigh — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 01:56:02 +0000

Saturday, July 17, 2010 from 10:00 am to 7:30 pm is the date and times to mark you calendars – for the 11th Annual Adams County Irish Festival will be in town. Going into its second decade, the fest plans on big things starting off with having Makem & Spain Brothers as the headlining band [...]

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Irish Fest – July 9, 10, 11, 2010

Leigh — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 01:55:58 +0000

Celebrating its Silver Anniversary, this year’s Irish Fest (a.k.a. The Irish American Heritage Festival which is to be held on July 9, 10, 11, 2010) plans on many special promotions and events in celebration of this milestone. The supporters of the fest, the Irish American Heritage Center (IAHC), have been supporting the Irish community of [...]

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Irish Fair & Music Festival – June 19-20, 2010

Leigh — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 06:27:35 +0000

The Irish Fair & Music Festival is heading into its 35th year. The largest festival of its kind in Western America, the event is said to have 16 entertainment areas making so that any and all festival goes will find something to enjoy. Each stage will feature the best in Irish music and many numerous [...]

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Oklahoma Celtic Heritage Association – June 19th and 20th, 2010

Leigh — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 01:55:55 +0000

The Oklahoma Music and Heritage Festival will be hitting Stillwater, OK on June 19, 2010 – June 20, 2010. The festival is hosted in part by the United Scottish Clans of Oklahoma (USCO), the Tulsa Irish American Club and the Tulsa Gaelic Association – as well as the many historians and musicians across Oklahoma. All [...]

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10th Annual Penn-Mar Irish Festival – June 19, 2010

Leigh — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 01:55:20 +0000

On June 19, 2010 in PA , the 10th Annual Penn-Mar Irish Festival will kick off at 11:00 a.m. From 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 pm the Glen Rock, PA landmark, the Markets at Shrewsbury will host the event. This event, into its 10th incarnation, will showcase the traditions of Amish crafts and furniture, along with [...]

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Young Irish Musicians Weekend – June 18-20 2010

Leigh — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:49:35 +0000

Coming mid June is the 4th Annual Young Irish Musicians Weekend. The festival showcases the various youth performing in Irish music. The festival has a full line up of internationally renowned Irish musicians who will be traveling to Saint Paul, Minnesota to give workshops and lectures dealing with Irish traditional music. Many will both perform [...]

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“Day for Special People” on Sunday, June 13, 2010

Leigh — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 22:42:48 +0000

The 24th annual “Day for Special People” is slated to happen on Sunday, June 13, 2010. This festival held by the Clare Association of Chicago is a day dedicated to those “special” people in our lives. The event, open to every person with either a mental or physical disability celebrates the lives and how special [...]

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Potomac Celtic Festival – June 12-13, 2010

Leigh — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 15:50:12 +0000

The 17th Annual Potomac Celtic Festival is coming to Leesburg, VA June 12-13, 2010. Held at Morven Park International Equestrian Center (a part of the historic Morven Park) is spacious and wide, easily containing the big events that are planned for this festival. The two day fest will feature music and dance from Celtic fan [...]

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Oshkosh Irish Fest – June 11th, 12th, and 13th 2010

Leigh — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:08:53 +0000

Oshkosh isn’t just a line of children's clothing – up and coming this June is the Second Annual Oshkosh Irish Fest held in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The odds of overall’s being seen aren’t as high as the seeing, tasting and hearing great Celtic dancers, authentic Irish food, and hearing awesome Celtic music. All June 11-13 visitors [...]

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Riverfront Irish Festival June 11 -13 2010

Leigh — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:08:28 +0000

June has another festival on the 11-13: the Riverfront Irish Festival. Second only to St. Patrick’s Day, the Riverfront Irish Festival is the biggest Irish festival Ohio has to offer! Sponsored by the Ancient Order of Hibernians, St. Brendan Division, the festival will be filled to the brim with music, food, drink, dancing, and definitely [...]

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The 2010 All Ireland Sheep Shearing Championships – June 5th and 6th

Leigh — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 13:09:37 +0000

Want to see how the wool is removed from a sheep? Want to see it done as fast as possible? Well you’re in luck – the All-Ireland and International Sheep Shearing Championships are rolling in this June 5th and 6th at the Portlaoise Rugby Club. This showcase of Ireland’s agricultural skills and sheep shearing will [...]

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Chicago Gaelic Park Irish Fest, May 28 to 31, 2010

Leigh — Fri, 28 May 2010 15:44:11 +0000

Chicago Gaelic Park’s Irish Festival is coming up soon! Over the course of 4 days they will be hosting lots of entertainment spread out over six stages. So many events are scheduled that everyone will find something to catch their eye. Along with the list of events, there will be many food and beverage vendors [...]

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Bealtaine Festival from May 1st- May 31st 2010

Leigh — Sat, 01 May 2010 15:51:07 +0000

As the months change from April to May, the large festival of Bealtaine (1st May to 31st May) starts to go into full swing. This Irish national festival celebrates the creativity in all ages. Taking place over the event are many concerts, dancing, singing, art classes, plays, tours, lectures and literary events – and many [...]

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The Celtic Society of Southern Maryland – April 24, 2010

Leigh — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 15:51:31 +0000

Maryland will host one of the oldest Celtic celebrations in the state. Every year from 10 AM to 6 PM on the last Saturday in April, clans and societies congregate to share stories, food, dance, music, and other traditional old world charms. Competitions in various categories will be held all day. After closing ceremonies, stay [...]

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York Saint Patrick’s Day Parade – Saturday, March 13, 2010

Leigh — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:07:03 +0000

York, PA is hosting this year’s 27th annual York Saint Patrick’s Day Parade on March 13th, 2010 The parade begins at 1pm and starts at Market and Penn Streets and travels east on Market between Duke and Queen Streets, with many related activities planned before and after the parade. The York Saint Patrick’s Day Parade [...]

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Official St. Patrick’s Festival 2010, Friday 12th – Wednesday 17th March Dublin, Ireland

Leigh — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:45:01 +0000

St. Patrick’s Festival 2010 will be held March 12th-17th at Vicar Street DUBLIN 8, Co. Dublin City, Ireland. This year’s festival and parade celebrates its 15th year running and offers something for everyone. The festivities begin Friday, March 12th at noon. Programs include music, comedy, theatre, parades and a road race. Mount Herbert Hotel near [...]

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