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Irish Fest (Florida)

West Palm Beach   FL   USA             Irish Fest (Florida)

MAR 2008

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Savannah Irish Festival

Savannah   GA   USA      (800) 436-3746        Savannah Irish Festival

FEB 2008

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Irish Day at the Races

Newport   KY   USA      513-474-9755        Irish Day at the Races

Mar 1, 2008

About the Festival

A three day festival devoted to irish heritage, culture, music, food and goods.

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Manhattan Irish Fest

Manhattan   IL   USA      815-478-3811        Manhattan Irish Fest

MAR 2008

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North Texas Irish Festival

Fair Park   TX   USA      214-823-4370        North Texas Irish Festival

MAR 2008

About the Festival

The North Texas Irish Festival is the largest Celtic Festival in the Southwest. This event is produced by the Southwest Celtic Music Association and sponsored in part by Bennigan's. The 2000 Festival attracted more than 20,000 people and included live entertainment on seven stages, music and dance exhibitions, workshops, craft demonstrations, wandering musicians, Urchin Street (children's area), traditional Irish food and drink, cultural displays, a competition among Celtic artists, and much more!

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Augusta Irish Festival

Augusta   GA   USA      706-860-6379        Augusta Irish Festival

MAR 2008

About the Festival

2 day family filled event featuring local artist and dance schools

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Crossroads: Irish American Festival

San Francisco   CA   USA      415-495-7380        Crossroads: Irish American Festival

MAR 2008

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Florida Irish Festival

West Palm Beach   FL   USA             Florida Irish Festival

MAR 2008

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Fort Smith Celtic Festival

Fort Smtih   AR   USA             Fort Smith Celtic Festival

MAR 2008

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Fountain Hills St. Patrick's Day Celebration

Fountain Hills   AZ   USA      480-816-5135        Fountain Hills St. Patrick's Day Celebration

MAR 2008

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Libby Irish Fair

Libby   MT   USA      800-248-1523        Libby Irish Fair

MAR 2008

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Los Angeles County Irish Fair & Music Festival

Pomona   CA   CAN      909-623-3111        Los Angeles County Irish Fair & Music Festival

MAR 2008

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South Florida Emeral Society St. Patrick Festival

Coral Gables   FL   USA      305-949-8400        South Florida Emeral Society St. Patrick Festival

MAR 2008

About the Festival

Coral Gables Salutes The Wearing Of The Green at the Annual St. Patrick's Day Irish Festival

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West Palm Beach Irish Fest

West Palm Beach   FL   USA      954- 946-1093        West Palm Beach Irish Fest

MAR 2008

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New Dublin Irish Fest

New London   WI   USA             New Dublin Irish Fest

MAR 2008

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Irish Spring Festival

Ireland   WV   USA             Irish Spring Festival

MAR 2008

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Burlington Irish Heritage Festival

Burlington   VT   USA             Burlington Irish Heritage Festival

MAR 2008

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Kells Portland Irish Festival

Portland   OR   USA             Kells Portland Irish Festival

MAR 2008

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Phoenix St. Patrick's Day Irish Faire

Phoenix   AZ   USA      602-770-8077        Phoenix St. Patrick's Day Irish Faire

MAR 2008

About the Festival

Follows the Phoenix St. Patrick's Day Irish Faire drew over 10,000 people last year. There was featured two regular stages of entertainment plus a children's stage at the children's fair. In addition to Irish music, dancing, food, and a craft fair; there will be medieval combant presentations and a castle gate.

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San Diego St. Patrick's Day Festival

San Diego   CA   USA             San Diego St. Patrick's Day Festival

MAR 2008

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Sedona St. Patrick's Day Parade

Sedona   AZ   USA      928-204-2390        Sedona St. Patrick's Day Parade

MAR 2008

About the Festival

Annual St. Patrick's parade in Sedona

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St. Patrick's Day Parade of Tucson

Tucson   AZ   USA      520-327-7209        St. Patrick's Day Parade of Tucson

MAR 2008

About the Festival

Annual St. Patrick's parade and festival

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Irish Music Drink Fest

Callicoon   NY   USA      845-887-4880        Irish Music Drink Fest

MAR 2008

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Southern Illinois Irish Festival

Carbondale   IL   USA      618-453-2787        Southern Illinois Irish Festival

APR 2008

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Jacksonville Irish Festival

Jacksonville   FL   USA      904-249-5181        Jacksonville Irish Festival

APR 2008

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Chicago Gaelic Park Irish Festival

Chicago   IL   USA             Chicago Gaelic Park Irish Festival

MAY 2008

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East Durham Irish Festival

East Durham   NY   USA      518.634.2286        East Durham Irish Festival

MAY 2008

About the Festival

Welcome to three days of Ireland in America. Enjoy a great Irish party with the stars of Irish entertainment under the big tents.

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Poconos Celtic Music Festival at Jack Frost Mountain

Blakeslee   PA   USA      800-468-2442        Poconos Celtic Music Festival at Jack Frost Mountain

MAY 2008

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AOH Division 1 - Irish Festival

Monte Clare   PA   USA      610-666-1989        AOH Division 1 - Irish Festival

JUNE 2008

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Riverfront Irish Festival

Cuyahoga Falls   OH   USA             Riverfront Irish Festival

JUNE 2008

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Louisville Irish Fest

Louisville   KY   USA             Louisville Irish Fest

JUNE 2008

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Potomic Celtic Festival

Leesburg   VA   USA      703.938.9779        Potomic Celtic Festival

JUNE 2008

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New Jersey Irish Festival

Holmdel   NJ   USA             New Jersey Irish Festival

JUNE 2008

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Irish Summerfest

Eastlake   OH   USA      440-684-0450        Irish Summerfest

JUNE 2008

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Oklahoma Celtic Music and Heritage Festival

Stillwater   OK   USA      405-547-5070        Oklahoma Celtic Music and Heritage Festival

JUNE 2008

About the Festival

Two days indoors at the Payne County Expo celebrating the music, dance and history of the Celtic nations. This year's theme is the Oklahoma Centennial with Oklahoma celebrating her Celtic Roots.

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Penn-Mar Irish Festival

Glen Rock   PA   USA      888-273-4507        Penn-Mar Irish Festival

JUNE 2008

About the Festival

Annual festival featuring a variety of contemporary and traditional Irish music, dancers, vendors and food. Proceeds benefit Penn-Mar Organization, a United Way agency.

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Great American Irish Fair

Encino   CA   USA      323-258-7707        Great American Irish Fair

June 21 to 22, 2008

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Connecticut Irish Festival

North Haven   CT   USA      203-248-1538        Connecticut Irish Festival

JUNE 2008

About the Festival

Gaelic football, food, music and dancing fill the fairgrounds during this event.

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Newmarket Fiddle & Step Dance Festival

Newmarket   ON   CAN             Newmarket Fiddle & Step Dance Festival

JULY 2008

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Irish Music Festival Of Western Mass

Springfield   MA   USA             Irish Music Festival Of Western Mass

JULY 2008

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Irish American Heritage Festival

Chicago   IL   USA      773-282-7035        Irish American Heritage Festival

JULY 2008

About the Festival

Irish American Heritage Festival, noon-midnight, featuring the best of Irish music, Irish food and drink, Irish dancing, Irish imports and gifts, children=s carnival games and activities, and raffles

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Colorado Irish Festival

Littleton   CO   USA      303-561-4007        Colorado Irish Festival

JULY 2008

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Toledo Irish Festival

Toledo   OH   USA             Toledo Irish Festival

JULY 2008

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Slainte Irish Festival

Patchogue   NY   USA             Slainte Irish Festival

JULY 2008

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Cleveland's Irish Cultural Festival

Berea   OH   USA      216-251-1711        Cleveland's Irish Cultural Festival

JULY 2008

About the Festival

Entertainment, cultural workshops and exhibits, along with children activities round out this family event.

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Adams County Irishtown Festival

New Oxford   PA   USA      717-632-8627        Adams County Irishtown Festival

JULY 2008

About the Festival

Join us in the village of Irishtown for the inaugural celebration of the area's Irish heritage. South-central Pennsylvania is traditionally known for being an area of the State populated by German immigrants but what is less known (and celebrated) is it's Irish heritage. Come join us for the first year of what we hope to be a long-standing tradition. There's plenty of traditional Irish music provided by local bands as well as bagpipes and a harper. Irish dancing will be performed by the Coyle School of Irish dance. We also have many vendors selling gifts direct from Ireland as well as others selling food and drink (yes, we have Guinness!). Have your picture taken with Leprechaun 1, Irishtown Fire Company's green fire truck. Kids may even be able to take a ride around Irishtown as well. The festival site is located less than an hours drive from Harrisburg, the capital of Pennsylvania and less than two hours from major cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington D.C. Adults: $3, Kids under 12: Free Parking: $1 donation to Irishtown Fire Company

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Great American Irish Festival

Utica   NY   USA             Great American Irish Festival

JULY 2008

About the Festival

A Great Irish Music Festival, Craft Vendors, Irish Food, Dancers, Continuous Music on 3 stages-11:00 AM till 11:00 PM. The primary goal of this event is to raise money to establish an Irish Cultural and Heritage Center in the Mohawk Valley while also supporting other worthy local Irish causes.

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Blackstone Valley Celtic Festival

Webster Lake   MA   USA      508.234.9090        Blackstone Valley Celtic Festival

JULY 2008

About the Festival

Celtic music event

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Clover's Irish Weekend

Heckscherville   PA   USA             Clover's Irish Weekend

JULY 2008

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Ballyshanners Irish Festival

Alexandria   VA   USA      703-237-2199        Ballyshanners Irish Festival

AUG 2008

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Dublin Irish Festival

Dublin   OH   USA      614-410-4545        Dublin Irish Festival

AUG 2008

About the Festival

A celebration of all things Irish, the Dublin Irish Festival features the best in Irish music, dance and culture. This three-day festival draws more than 50,000 people to Dublin - located just northwest of Columbus, Ohio.

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Alaska Irish Music Festival

Anchorage   AK   USA      907-566-2028        Alaska Irish Music Festival

AUG 2008

About the Festival

Cancelled

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Iish Fest - La Crosse

La Crosse   WI   USA             Iish Fest - La Crosse

AUG 2008

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Irish Connections Festival

Canton   MA   USA      617-323-3399        Irish Connections Festival

AUG 2008

About the Festival

The largest display of Celtic culture and entertainment assembled on the East Coast, showcasing Irish music, dance, art, language, agriculture and education. Admission Adults: $12/person Weekend Pass: $30/person Children 12 and under: Free

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Irish Fair of Minnesota

Saint Paul   MN   USA      612-474-7411        Irish Fair of Minnesota

AUG 2008

About the Festival

ThThe Irish Fair is moving to Harriet Island, Downtown St. Paul. Join us for a two day celebration of Irish culture. This fair is now the fastest growing festival in Minnesota, so whether you're full-blooded Irish or simply wish you were, join thousands of people from throughout the Upper Midwest for the biggest Irish celebration of the year!

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Montana Irish Festival

Butte   MT   USA             Montana Irish Festival

AUG 2008

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Milwaukee Irish Fest

Milwaukee   WI   USA      414-476-3378        Milwaukee Irish Fest

AUG 2008

About the Festival

One of the largest and most comprehensive Irish music and cultural events, featuring dozens of major Irish American entertainers. Activities include sports, drama, contests, parades, displays, food, marketplace, dance and children's activities. A week-long summer school precedes the festival with lectures and demonstrations in Irish music, dance and culture.

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Buffalo Irish Festival

Buffalo   NY   USA             Buffalo Irish Festivall

AUG 2008

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Kansas City Irish Festl

Kansas City   MO   USA             Kansas City Irish Fest

AUG 2008

About the Festival

Westport & Brookside Events Merge into 1st KC Irish Fest!

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Long Grove Irish Days

Long Grove   IL   USA             Long Grove Irish Days

SEPT 2008

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Newport Irish Festival

Newport   RI   USA             Newport Irish Festival

SEPT 2008

About the Festival

The 5th Annual Newport Waterfront Irish Festival is a celebration of Irish culture, food, music and crafts along Newport's beautiful historic waterfront. Including our Shamrock Dance Hall & Oyster Garden, and the Celtic Children's area.

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Hooley on the Hudson

Kingston   NY   USA      845-338-6622        Hooley on the Hudson

SEPT 2008

About the Festival

One day, family oriented Irish Festival with three stages of entertainment for all, with food and craft booths. Admission is FREE to all and shuttle buses are provided to site. This is our fifth year

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Philadelphia Ceili Group Festival

Philadelphia   PA   USA      215-849-8899        href="http://www.philadelphiaceiligroup.org/philadelphia_ceili_group/2007_festival/index.html">Philadelph

SEPT 2008

About the Festival

Memorial Hall, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia

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Greater Danbury Irish Festival

Danbury   CN   USA      (203) 748-7701        Greater Danbury Irish Festival

SEPT 2008

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Pittsburgh Irish Festival

Pittsburgh   PA   USA      412-661-1221        Pittsburgh Irish Festival

SEPT 2008

About the Festival

Three-day Celtic celebration with music, dancing, food, children's activities, demonstrations, workshops and a Gaelic language mass

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Rochester Irish Festival

Irondequoit   NY   USA      585-254-0786        Rochester Irish Festival

SEPT 2008

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Syracuse Irish Festival

Syracuse   NY   USA             Syracuse Irish Festival

SEPT 2008

About the Festival

Now in its 7th year, the Guinness Irish Festival brings two days of celtic music, dancers,food & drink, and crafts to historic Clinton Square in downtown Syracuse, NY. Headlining the festival will be Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul (9/9, 9:30pm). As always, the festival is FREE!

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Indy Irish Fest

Indianapolis   IN   USA             Indy Irish Fest

SEPT 2008

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Irish 2000 Music and Arts Festival

Albany   NY   USA      888-41-IFEST.        Irish 2000 Music and Arts Festival

SEPT 2008

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Irish Festival in Baltimore City

Baltimore   MD   USA             Irish Festival in Baltimore City

SEPT 2008

About the Festival

The 2006 Irish Festival in Baltimore City is in the Canton Waterfront Park, one of the hottest areas in the Greatest City in America. Festival attendees will enjoy a beautiful view of the Inner Harbor to the northeast and Fort McHenry to the southeast.

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Michigan Irish Music Festival

Muskegon   MI   USA      888-843-5661        Michigan Irish Music Festival

SEPT 2008

About the Festival

Join us for a great weekend of Irish entertainment, Irish Food, Irish Market, Irish Pub and a Pub Crawl! Located in Muskegon Michigan on the shores of Lake Michigan, the Festival Site is outstanding.

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Gloucester City Shamrock Festival

Gloucester   NJ   USA             Gloucester City Shamrock Festival

SEPT 2008

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Irish Festival at the New Jersy Shore

Sea Girt   NJ   USA             Irish Festival at the New Jersy Shore

SEPT 2008

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Irish Heritage Festival

Montgomery   NY   USA      845-343-5736        Irish Heritage Festival

SEPT 2008

About the Festival

A not-for-profit event which raises funds for local charites and scholarship, and for the promotion of Irish Heritage and Culture. Irish Music, Dancing, Food, Vendors, Cultural Tent, Children's Activites. This year Black 47, Celtic Cross, Wild Rovers, Orange County Choppers and more. Honoring American Veterans this year.

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Kalamazoo Irish Fest

Kalamazoo   MI   USA      269-372-7332        Kalamazoo Irish Fest

SEPT 2008

About the Festival

Kalamazoo Irish Fest 2005 will feature some of the biggest and best show of Irish/Celtic bands ever to hit Southwestern Michigan. Taking place in the Arcadia Creek Festival Place, located in the heart of Kalamazoo's flourishing Central City, we will feature nonstop Irish Music/Entertainment, beginning on Friday, September 16th from 5:00p.m. through 11:30p.m. Continuing on Saturday, September 17th - from 11:00a.m. though 11:30p.m. Our Irish Fest Marketplace will feature the finest authentic Irish gifts, apparel, jewelry, woolens and crafts. Some of Kalamazoo's finest eating establishments will be providing a wide variety of Irish specialties. Our Heritage Village will appeal to all those interested in Irish culture. We will feature a Guinness Beer tent where you will definitely find a friendly bartender to serve you a beverage of choice with an Irish Toast to top it off! Back by popular demand will be our raffle. A lucky person will win a trip to Ireland at a cost of only $5.00.

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North Wildwood Irish Festival

Wildwood   NJ   USA      800-IRISH-91        North Wildwood Irish Festival

SEPT 2008

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Elmira Irish Festival

Elmira   NY   USA      607-733-9044        Elmira Irish Festival

SEPT 2008

About the Festival

Many Irish bands and Dancers all day .. Highlighted by the TOWN PANTS. a POPULAR BAND OUT OF Canada

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Festival of the Maybon

Lyons   CO   USA      303-777-0502        Festival of the Maybon

SEPT 2008

About the Festival

Featuring: Ashley MacIssac Band, Dervish, Martin Hayes & Dennis Cahill, Teada, Johnny B. Connolly & Casey Niell, The Wayfarers, Colcannon, and the Single Malt Band

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Jersey City Irish Festival

Jersey City   NJ   USA      201-386-0970        Jersey City Irish Festival

SEPT 2008

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Weston Irish Fest

Weston   MO   USA             Weston Irish Fest

OCT 2008

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Arizona Irish Festival

Phoenix   AZ   USA      602-819-8700        Arizona Irish Festival

OCT 2008

About the Festival

Annual benefit fair to raise money for the Irish Cultural Center. Music, dancing, craft fair, children, and more

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Irish Festival

Baltimore   MD   USA             Irish Festival

NOV 2008

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Greater Philadelphia Mid-Winter Festival

Philidelphia   PA   USA      610-825-7268        Greater Philadelphia Mid-Winter Festival

FEB 2008

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Queen Mary Scottish Festival & Games

Long Beach   CA   USA      562-499-1650        Queen Mary Scottish Festival & Games

FEB 2008

About the Festival

Come help us celebrate the Scottish Heritage of the Queen Mary. This unique ship exemplifies the fine craftsmanship of Scotland and is proud to be the most famous ship built on the River Clyde. We celebrate this legacy today with a festival of Scottish Culture through music, dance and athletic prowess.

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Arizona Scottish Gathering and Highland Games

Mesa   AZ   USA      602-431-0095        Arizona Scottish Gathering and Highland Games

Feb 23 to Feb 24, 2008

About the Festival

At this gathering you will find competitions that include athletics, Highland dancing, pipe bands, solo piping and drumming. Athletic Games include ancient Highland heavyweight athletic competition, with weight toss for height, weight throw for distance, hammer throw, Braemar (standing) stone put and the caber toss, including the Challenge Caber for Masters. There are Women's World Highland Athletics Championship events on Sunday. Representatives from more than 80 clans and Societies will be present. Children's activities include a storyteller, magician and juggler, amazing maze, moon jump, safety house, fire engines, the Ash Kicker, Crash Dummies, Wee Lass and Laddie Games and much more. There are British car displays, including London taxis, Minis, M.G.s, Jaguars and

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Zephyrhills Celtic Festival & Highland Games

Zephyrhills   FL   USA      813-779-4034        Augusta Irish Week

MAR 2008

About the Festival

This event includes celtic music, foods, and crafts as well as Scottish heavy athletics, pipe bands, piping and drumming competition, highland and irish dancing, kid's games, military skirmish

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Wheeling Celtic Celebration

Wheeling   WV   USA      800-828-3097        Wheeling Celtic Celebration

MAR 2008

About the Festival

The Annual Wheeling Celtic Celebration at the Wheeling Artisan Center will offer a chance to celebrate all that is Celtic on the first weekend in March. The festival offers music, dance, food and culture as well as a children's area

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Celtic Heritage Festival and Gathering of Clans

Midland   TX   USA      432-528-7774        Celtic Heritage Festival and Gathering of Clans

MAR 2008

About the Festival

Celtic festival with irish dancing, scottish country dancing, celtic music, clan booths, celtic vendors. etc.

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Calaveras Celtic Fair

Angels Camp   CA   USA      209-538-4337        Calaveras Celtic Fair

MAR 2008

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Celtic Nations Heritage Festival of Louisiana

Lake Charles   LA   USA             Celtic Heritage Festival

Mar 15, 2008

About the Festival

At one time all of Europe was Celtic. From the Caucasus to the islands off the west of Scotland, Celtic peoples shared a common culture and a common language. The seven nations have kept these traditions alive for over two thousand years. The expansive influence of Celtic culture stands in sharp contrast to the small geographical size of the Celtic countries. We have carried our heritage with us all over the world. Scholars have long suggested that the Celtic cultural influence on America has been profound.

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South Texas Celtic Music Festival

Corpus Christi   TX   USA      361-884-8085        South Texas Celtic Music Festival

MAR 2008

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Mississippi River Celtic Music Festival

St, Louis   MO   USA      314-534-1111        Mississippi River Celtic Music Festival

MAR 2008

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Iron Thistle: Scottish Heritage Festival and Highland Games

Oklahoma City   OK   USA      405-834-1876        Iron Thistle: Scottish Heritage Festival and Highland Games

MAR 2008

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Swamp Celts

Gonzales   LA   USA      225-927-3090        Swamp Celts

MAR 2008

About the Festival

Louisiana's premier celtic festival and highland games with special preformances from Danny O'Flarity, Beth Paterson, Knocknaegal, Paisley Close, North Channel,and much much more. Irish and Highland Dancing performances will be taking place all day long and their will even be a Bagpipe Compition. Bring the childern for the great story telling and cheer on your favorite athleate. Have a celtic cannine bring them for the parade. The list goes on and on.

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Verde Valley Highland Games

Camp Verde   AZ   USA      928-567-0535       

Mar 29, 2008

About the Festival

Athletic games, pipe bands, clan tents, vendors, re-enactors, children's area, beer garden. and moe

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Dunedin Highland Games

Dunedin   FL   USA      727-733-6240        Dunedin Highland Games

APR 2008

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San Antonio Highland Games

San Antonio   TX   USA             San Antonio Highland Games

APR 2008

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Castle Celtic Festival & Games

Muskogee   OK   USA      918-687-3625        Castle Celtic Festival & Games

APR 2008

About the Festival

Traditional Games and Gathering in a real Castle. Athletics, Danceing, Entertainment, Fire Ceremony, Concert, and much more.

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Celt Fest - Texas Celtic Festival

Odessa   TX   USA      432-262-5863        Celt Fest - Texas Celtic Festival

APR 2008

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Tallahassee Celtic Festival

Tallahassee   FL   USA      850-894-6270        Tallahassee Celtic Festival l

Apr 19, 2008

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Arcadia Valley Celtic Festival

Pilot Knob   MO   USA      573-546-6340        Arcadia Valley Fourth Annual Celtic Festival

APR 2008

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Fabulous Vegas Highland Games

Las Vegas   NV   USA             Fabulous Vegas Highland Games

APR 2008

About the Festival

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Arkansas Scottish Festival

Batesville   AR   USA             Arkansas Scottish Festival

APR 2008

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Celtic Festival and Highland Gathering of Southern Maryland

Prince Frederick   MD   USA      443-404-7319        Celtic Festival and Highland Gathering of Southern Maryland

APR 2008

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Sacramento Valley Scottish Games and Gathering

Woodlands   CA   USA      916- 557-0764        Sacramento Valley Scottish Games and Gathering

APR 2008

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Celtic Heritage Festival In Central Virginia

Mechanicsville,   VA   USA      877-895-1795        Celtic Heritage Festival In Central Virginia

APR 2008

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Th' Gatherin' Ancient Festival O' Beltane

WaKeeney   KS   USA      785-743-6670        Th' Gatherin' Ancient Festival O' Beltane

MAY 2008

About the Festival

Highland Games where lads and lasses compete as clans faer th' title of Warriors O' Destiny. A feast in heroes hall, with bards, sennachies, pipers an warriors competeing faer Th' Right Tae Wield Th' Wallace Sword. Gatherin O' Th' Hounds O' Celtica (bring your Hounds). Games for wee lads and lasses. Ride behind th' big Clydesdales or for a slower pace ride in a wagon drawn by a yoke of Scottish Highland Oxen. Th' Runnin' O' Th' Fiery Cross and Th' Gatherin O' Th' Clans, Dancin' Th' May Tree, War piping, Kitchen piping, Queen O' May and her faery Court, Dancin' Th' Beltane Fires, Switchback and Red McWilliams for

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Celebration of Celts

Hudson   NY   USA             Loch Lomond Highland Games

MAY 2008

About the Festival

September 23rd, 2006 RIVERFIRE featuring Coyote Run, Trouz Bras, Solas An Lae and more including the burning of a 30 foot tall wicker man.

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Kentucky Scottish Weekend

Carrollton   KY   USA             Kentucky Scottish Weekend

MAY 2008

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Houston Highland Games

Houston   TX   USA      281-890-6804        Houston Highland Games

MAY 2008

About the Festival

World class competitions in: : Highland Dance, Bagpipes - solo & band, Highland Athletic Games Celtic Harp Gaelic song & poetry Workshops: Gaelic , Celtic Fiddle, Genealogy, Tartan & the Kilt, Scottish Ceilidh dancing

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Gatlingburg Celic Festival

Gatlingburg   TN   USA             Gatlingburg Celic Festival

MAY 2008

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Fairhill Scottish Games

Fairhill   MD   USA             Colonial Highland Gathering

MAY 2008

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Livermore Games

Livermore   CA   USA             Livermore Games

MAY 2008

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Prescott Highland Games

Prescott   AZ   USA             Prescott Highland Games

MAY 2008

About the Festival

Presented by the Prescott Area Celtic Society

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Springfield Games and Celtic Festival

Springfield   IL   USA             Springfield Games and Celtic Festival

MAY 2008

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Alma Highland Festival

Alma   MI   USA             Alma Highland Festival

MAY 2008

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United Scottish Societies Festival

Costa Mesa   CA   USA             United Scottish Societies Festival

MAY 2008

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Glasgow Highland Games

Lucas   KY   USA             Glasgow Highland Games

MAY 2008

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Bellingham Highland Games

Bellingham   WA   USA             Bellingham Highland Games

JUNE 2008

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Bonnie Brae Scottish Games

Liberty   NJ   USA             Bonnie Brae Scottish Games

JUNE 2008

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Modesto Highland Games

Modesto   CA   USA             Modesto Highland Games

JUNE 2008

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Southern NH Scottish Games

Greenfield   NH   USA             Southern NH Scottish Games

JUNE 2008

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Kansas City Scottish Games

Kansas City   MO   USA      816-333-9037        Kansas City Scottish Games

JUNE 2008

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Utah Scottish Games

West Valley   UT   USA             Utah Scottish Games

JUNE 2008

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Indiana Highland Games

Fort Wayne   IN   USA             Indiana Highland Games

JUNE 2008

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Campbell Highland Games & Celtic Gathering

Campbell   CA               Campbell Highland Games & Celtic Gathering

JUNE 2008

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International Celtic-Acadian-Louisiana Festival

Montreal   QB   CAN             International Celtic-Acadian-Louisiana Festival

JUNE 2008

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North Alabama Highland Festival

Madison   AL   USA             North Alabama Highland Festival

JUNE 2008

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Ohio Scottish Games

Oberlin   OH   USA      440-442-2147        Ohio Scottish Games

JUNE 2008

About the Festival

The clan folk gather, dressed in their colorful tartans, as the skirl of the pipes beckon you to be a Highlander for one magical day. See kilted lads and lassies test their skills in the Highland Dancing competitions, marvel at brawny lads tossing the caber in the Highland Athletics, watch border collies herding sheep, Scottish merchants with everything from hand-woven woolens to delicious meat pies and shortbread, harpers and fiddlers galore musicians, dancers, and those gentle giants - Clydesdale Horses and Highland Cattle.

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San Diego Scottish Highland Games

San Marcos   CA   USA      619-645-8080        San Diego Scottish Highland Games

JUNE 2008

About the Festival

Scottish festivities include highland dancing, athletics, bag piping, drumming, sheep dog trials, entertainment, vendor displays and food.

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Wyoming Celtic Festival and Highland Games

Gillette   WY   USA      307-682-9724        Wyoming Celtic Festival and Highland Games

JUNE 2008

About the Festival

A fun event for the whole family featuring Celtic music, arts and crafts, living history exhibits and reenactments, Celtic Breed dog parade, pipers, dancers, a Ceilidh, and Highland Athletic games.

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Alaska Scottish Games

Anchorage   AK   USA             Alaska Scottish Games

JUNE 2008

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Grandfather Mountain Highland Games

Inville/Waynesville   NC   USA      919-639-4371        Grandfather Mountain Highland Games

JULY 2008

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Saline Celtic Festival

Saline   MI   USA      734-944-2810        Saline Celtic Festival

JULY 2008

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Oakland Dunsmuir Highland Games

Oakland   CA   USA      510- 615-5555.        Oakland Dunsmuir Highland Games

JULY 2008

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Skagit Valley Highland Games

Mount Vernon   WA   USA      360-416-4934        Skagit Valley Highland Games

JULY 2008

About the Festival

Celebrate the history, music and dance of Scotland with bagpipe bands, Scottish athletic events, arts and crafts vendors, sheepdog trials and more.

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Portland Highland Games

Portland   OR   USA             Portland Highland Games

JULY 2008

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Arizona Highland Celtic Festival

Flagstaff   AZ   USA      928-556-3161        Arizona Highland Celtic Festival

JULY 2008

About the Festival

Bagpipe competition, entertainment by: Wicked Tinkers, Alex Beaton, Afan, educational and clan tens, historical presentations and celtic vendors.

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Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival

Westfield   MA   USA      413-848-2816        Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival

JULY 2008

About the Festival

Come and enjoy great food and entertainment at this celebration. Activities include group and individual pipe and drum competitions, historic reenactment, dog show, Highland dance competitions and games, sheep and duck herding, children's games, ethnic food vendors, calling of the Clans, and much more. For the third year, we will hold a Ceilidh following the festival where you can enjoy a delicious buffet dinner, music by the Festival performers and an opportunity for anyone to perform. Admission to the Ceilidh is $20. This is our 7th annual festival and is held in a venue that offers award-winning perennial and rose gardens, lots of shade, wildflower and herb gardens. The Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival, Inc. is a non-profit organization. Funds raised are donated other, local, non-profit groups. We also offer scholarships for dancers and or pipers to promote Scottish heritage and appreciation of music and culture.

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Pacific Northwest Highland Games

Enumclaw   WA   USA      206-522-2541        Pacific Northwest Scottish Highland Games

JULY 2008

About the Festival

Scottish dancing, piping, drumming, athletic events, food, vendors and dog competitions

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Monterey Highland Games & Celtic Festival

Del Rey Oaks   CA   USA      (831)647-6311        Monterey Highland Games & Celtic Festival

AUG 2008

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Monterry Highland Games & Celtic Festival

Monterry   CA   USA             Monterry Highland Games & Celtic Festival

AUG 2008

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Rocky Mountain Highland Festival

Highlands Ranch,   CO   USA      303-238-6524        Rocky Mountain Highland Festival

AUG 2008

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Central New York (Cny) Scots

Syracuse   NY   USA             Central New York (Cny) Scots

AUG 2008

About the Festival

Scottish Country Dancing Pipe Band Competition Drumming/Drum Major Competitions Scottish and American Foods Special events and exhibits Scottish and Irish vendors Highland/Irish Dancing Clans and Genealogy Tossing the Caber and other Scottish Athletics Children's Events Music Groups Clydesdale horses on display Border Morris Dancers Sheep Dogs and Harp music (pending) (...and ample parking

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Colorado Scottish Festival

Highlands Ranch   CO   USA      303-798-0844        Colorado Scottish Festival

AUG 2008

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Pittsburg Scottish Renaissance Festival

Pittsburg   CA   USA      925-439-7343        Pittsburg Scottish Renaissance Festival

AUG 2008

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Hunter Mountain International Celtic Festival

Hunter   NY   USA      518-263-4223        Hunter Mountain International Celtic Festival

AUG 2008

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Celtic Highland Games of the Quad Cities

Quad Cities   IA   USA             Celtic Highland Games of the Quad Cities

AUG 2008

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North American Welsh Festival

Orlando   FL   USA             North American Welsh Festival

AUG 2008

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Wisconsin Highland Games

Waukesha   WI   USA             Wisconsin Highland Games

AUG 2008

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Pleasanton Scottish Games and Gathering

Pleasanton   CA   USA      800-713-3160        Pleasanton Scottish Games and Gathering

SEPT 2008

About the Festival

This weekend event includes an international piping competition, soccer, sheepdog trials, fiddling and harping, Royal Scottish Country Dancing and the U.S national championship competitions in Highland Dance. The highlight of the celebration is, of course, the U.S. Invitational Heavy Events Championships, which include the famous Tossing of the Caber.

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Green Lane Park. Scottish Irish Festival

Estes Park   CO   USA      800-993-7837        Green Lane Park. Scottish Irish Festival

SEPT 2008

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Southwest Missouri Celtic Heritage Festival

Buffalo   MO   USA      417-345-2852        Southwest Missouri Celtic Heritage Festival

SEPT 2008

About the Festival

Largest, and only, Celtic Festival & Highland Games in Southwest Missouri. Two world records set our first Games, one set and one tied our second.

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Sycamore Shoals Celtic Festival

Elizabethton   TN   USA             Sycamore Shoals Celtic Festival

SEPT 2008

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CelticFest Mississippi

Jackson   MS   USA      601-354-6113        CelticFest Mississippi

SEPT 2008

About the Festival

Come immerse yourself in Celtic art, music and culture. The event features Celtic music, displays by Celtic artists, educational workshops, family and children's activities, and plenty of concessions.

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Kelso Highlander Festival

Kelso   WA   USA             Kelso Highlander Festival

SEPT 2008

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Cincinnati Celtic World Festival

Cincinnati   OH   USA      cfl@zoomtown.com        Cincinnati Celtic World Festival

SEPT 2008

About the Festival

In addition to customs, music and dance of the traditional Celtic lands, attendees to the Cincinnati Celtic World Festival will experience other influences, some of which contributed to Celtic Culture centuries ago; some may seem completely new. The Celts continue to embrace the world.

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Fresno Scottish Festival & Highland Games

Fresno   CA   USA             Fresno Scottish Festival & Highland Games

SEPT 2008

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Oklahoma Scottish Games

Tulsa   OK   USA             Oklahoma Scottish Games

SEPT 2008

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Virginia Scottish Games

Delaplane   VA   USA      703-912-1943        Virginia Scottish Games

SEPT 2008

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Celtic Fest

Bethlehem   PA   USA      610-868-9599        Celtic Classic

SEPT 2008

About the Festival

Bills itself as the largest celtic festival in North America, FREE admission (reserved seating available for sale for field events), gorgeous setting in park in historic downtown Bethlehem, great concerts (by regional, national, & international musicians), Highland Games, Highland Dance competition, pipe band competition, parade, Border Collie exhibition, celtic foods & imported goods vendors - a fantastic weekend!

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Sevastapol Celtic Music Festival

Sevastapol   CA   USA             Sevastapol Celtic Music Festival

SEPT 2008

About the Festival

another special Thurs.night house concert fundraiser is in the works for this year at the beginning of the festival (Sept. 27th). Last year's event was a huge success. Planned so far for this year's house concert is: Martin Hayes & Kevin Burke, with Dennis Cahill in the house. Details to follow in the near future.**

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Dandridge Scots-Irish Music Festival

Dandridge   TN   USA      865-397-7420        Dandridge Scots-Irish Music Festival

SEPT 2008

About the Festival

An Old Time Scots-Irish Music Street Festival in Historic Downtown Dandridge, on the Shores of Lake Douglas

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Dixon Scottish Games & Gathering

Vacaville   CA   USA      707-678-8814        Dixon Scottish Games & Gathering

SEPT 2008

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McPherson Scottish Festival and Highland Games

McPherson   KA   USA      620.241.6028        McPherson Scottish Festival and Highland Games

SEPT 2008

About the Festival

Music by Alex Beaton, Glen Road, and the Shenanigans.

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Alabama Highland Games

Montgomery   AL   USA      334-272-2174        Alabama Highland Games

SEPT 2008

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Spanish Peaks International Celtic Music Festival

Gardner   CO   USA      719-742-4510        Spanish Peaks International Celtic Music Festivall

SEPT 2008

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Williamsburg Scottish Festival

Williamsburg   VA   USA      888-883-2738        Williamsburg Scottish Festival

SEPT 2008

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St. Louis Scottish Games

St. Louis   MO   USA             St. Louis Scottish Games

OCT 2008

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Reno Celtic Celebration

Reno   NV   USA             Reno Celtic Celebration

OCT 2008

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Loch Lomond Highland Games

Ben Lomond   CA   USA      831-457-6716        Loch Lomond Highland Games

OCT 2008

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AASFI Scottish Festival

Annapolis   MD   USA      410-849-2849        AASFI Scottish Festival

OCT 2008

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Seaside Highland Games

Ventura   CA   USA             Seaside Highland Games

OCT 2008

About the Festival

Full Celtic festival with Heavy Athletic, Piping Bands, Solo Piping and Drumming, and Highland Dance competitions. Celtic Vendors, Foods, 60 Scottish Clans, Scottish Country Dancing, Herding Dog Demonstrations, British Classic Cars, Bydand Forever and a great Children's Glen. Located at the Ventura County Fairgrounds on the shore of the Pacific Ocean.

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Clear Lake Celtic Music Festival

Clear Lake   TX   USA             Clear Lake Celtic Music Festival

OCT 2008

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Rancho Highland Games

Rio Rancho   NM   USA             Rancho Highland Games

OCT 2008

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Rio Rancho Highland Games

Rio Rancho   NM   USA             Rio Rancho Highland Games

OCT 2008

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Tucson Celtic Festival

Tucson   AZ   USA      520-888-1058        Tucson Celtic Festival

NOV 2008

About the Festival

Scottish games, bagpipers, music, Scottish dance competition, clan tents, vendors, and ceilidh

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Austin Celtic Festival

Austin   TX   USA      512-479-0598        Austin Celtic Festival

NOV 2008

About the Festival

The Austin Celtic Festival features the finest local and regional performers of Irish, Breton and Scottish traditional music, Pipe and Drum bands, and experimental Celtic acts over tow days on three stages. Included are storytellers, harpists, and folksingers.

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Scottish Border Games and Gathering

Fort Smith   AR   USA      918-825-3428        Annual Salado Scottish Clan Gathering & Highland Games

NOV 2008

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Border Celtic Festival and Highland Games

El Paso   TX   USA             Border Celtic Festival and Highland Games

NOV 2008

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Texas Scottish Festival and Highland Games

Arlington   TX   USA      817-654-2293        Texas Scottish Festival and Highland Games

JUNE 2008

About the Festival

One of the nation's biggest and most spirited Scottish events descends on Arlington's Maverick Stadium. Some events of musical interest include various solo and band bagpipe performances, a Celtic harp competition and Scottish country dancing. In addition to entertainment from some of the best-known names in Scottish music, the festival includes events such as professional and amateur athletics, children's games, Scottish foods and crafts, genealogy and heraldry seminars, a medieval Scotland display and, for those drinkers in the bunch, a Scotch Ale Brewing Competition. And don't miss the special Scottish fireworks displays (you didn't know the Scottish developed their own kind of fireworks?!).

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3. Canadian


Mid Winter Celtic Festival

Saskatchewan   Alberta   CAN             Mid Winter Celtic Festival

FEB 2008

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CelticFest Vancover

Vancover   BC   CAN             CelticFest Vancover

MAR 2008

About the Festival

At various venues & outside stages on Granville Street, Downtown

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Regina Highland Games

Saskatchewan   AB   CAN             Regina Highland Games

MAY 2008

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Victoria Highland Games

Victoria   BC   CAN             Victoria Highland Games

MAY 2008

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Brockville Celtic Festival

Brockville   ONT   CAN      613-341-8884        Brockville Celtic Festival

JUNE 2008

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Water Valley Traditional Celtic Folk Festival

Water Valley   AB   CAN      403-255-7882        Water Valley Traditional Celtic Folk Festival

JUNE 2008

About the Festival

A day of concerts, informal sessions, set dancing, story telling, instrument and singing workshops

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Maritime Fiddle Festival

Dartmouth   Nova Scotia   CAN      902 434-5466        Maritime Fiddle Festival

JULY 2008

About the Festival

The complete festival will include an Opening Reception, a 'Live Fiddle' Square Dance, Halifax Harbour Boat Cruise, Fiddle Jam Sessions, Fiddle Competition in Six Categories, Special Headline Guest Entertainers, the Ever Popular 'Fiddle Mass' on Sunday morning, Maritime Fiddle Jamboree, Fish Chowder Luncheon and Bon Voyage Breakfast

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Winnipeg Folk Festival

Winnipeg   MB   CAN             Winnipeg Folk Festival

JULY 2008

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Vancover Island Music Fest

Vancover Island   BC   CAN             Vancover Island Music Fest

JULY 2008

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Ceilidh Trail School of Celtic Music

Inverness   Cape Briton   CAN             Ceilidh Trail School of Celtic Music

JULY 2008

About the Festival

School for old time Cape Briton fiddling

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Vancover Fok Festival

Vancover   BC   CAN             Vancover Fok Festival

JULY 2008

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Almonte Celt Fest

Almonte   ONT   CAN             Almonte Celt Fest

JULY 2008

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Canada's Irish Festival

Miramichi   NB   CAN      506-778-8810        Irish Festival on the Miramichi

JULY 2008

About the Festival

The Irish Festival on the Miramichi is the first and largest Irish festival in Canada which features music, pubs dancing, pipe bands, sports, children's and cultural activities. Our celebration of Canada's rich Irish Heritage is held each year in the beautiful city of Miramichi, on the banks of the world famous Miramichi River.

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Calgary Folk Festival

Calgary   AB   CAN             Calgary Folk Festival

JULY 2008

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Glengarry Highland Games

Glengarry   ONT   CAN             Glengarry Highland Games

AUG 2008

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Montreal Highland Games

Pierrefonds   Quebec   CAN             Montreal Highland Games

AUG 2008

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Edmonton Folk Festival

Edmonton   AB   CAN             Edmonton Folk Festival

AUG 2008

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Lunenburg Folk Harbor Festival

Lunenburg   Nova Scotia   CAN      902-634-3180        Lunenburg Folk Harbor Festival

AUG 2008

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Celtic Roots Festival

Goderich   Ont   CAN      (519) 524-8221        Gaelic Roots Festival

AUG 2008

About the Festival

From August 5 to 9, leading up to the Celtic Festival, 40 world class musicians teach small, informal classes in the major Celtic instruments, dance, culture and craft art. Sharpen your skills through classes during the day. Mini-concerts, demonstrations and sessions are an added bonus each evening. The College continues to adapt to the requests that we have received and to build on successes of years past. Our staff combines many of your favourites from previous years and exciting newcomers. Whether you have been coming for many years or will be coming for the first time, you can be assured an outstanding experience. All participants are eligible for a discounted $25.00 weekend pass with their tuition.

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Fergus Scottish Festival

Fergus   ON   CAN      519-787-0099        Fergus Scottish Festival

AUG 2008

About the Festival

The Fergus Scottish Festival is one of the premier Scottish Festivals in Canada. Each year this event draws more than 50,000 vistors to the town of Fergus. The weekend centers around competitions: the Heavy Events, the Highland Dancing, the Piping and the Drumming. There's also Scottish-Canadian music acts as well as a Heritage Tent with on-going workshops and seminars. One of the largest events of its kind in North America, the Fergus Scottish Festival has been celebrating this weekend of Scottish music, dance, and games for over half a century. Blending leisure with competition, the festival offers three days of pipe and drum and dance competitions, festive ceremonies, traditional Heavy Events championships, and other Scottish activities. Celtic music is performed on multiple stages throughout the grounds, as various contests and competitions heat up. There's no shortage of unique activities and demonstrations here - like the Avenue of the Clans, the Saturday Ceilidh and sheep shearing demonstrations. Other events include storytelling, a golf tournament, and a "Kilted Kilometre Run and Relay" - open to kilted participants only! Marketplaces and tents offer Scottish foods and crafts, and there's even a tea garden and a children's activity area. Festival organizers do everything they can to offer folks "a wee bit

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Celtic Festival - Owen Sound

Owen Sound   Ontario   CAN      1-888-675-5555        Celtic Festival - Owen Sound

SEPT 2008

About the Festival

This three - day event includes a Friday evening Ceilidh, Saturday concert, vendors & artisans, children's activities, Celtic Dancing, Pipe Band Parade, and more!

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Celtic Colours

Sydney   NS   CAN      902-562-6700        Celtic Colours

OCT 2008

About the Festival

Events are held at venues around Cape Breton Island, from large 5,000-seat venues to small country dance halls. The concept is to team up Cape Breton artists with their contemporaries from around the world. The festival features an array of concerts, workshops, square dances, ceilidhs, theater, Gaelic language events, lectures, visual arts, exhibits and demonstrations in the highlands of Cape Breton. Hear fiddles, pipes, guitars, the tap of shoes and the clapping of hands from the global Celtic community.

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4. Workshops


Friday Harbor Irish Music Camp

Friday Harbor   WA   USA             Friday Harbor Irish Music Camp

MAR 2008

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Zoukfest

Taos   NM   USA      505-751-3512        Zoukfest

JUNE 2008

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Catskills Irish Arts Week

East Durham   NY   USA      518-634-2286        Catskills Irish Arts Week

JULY 2008

About the Festival

Annual Summer School of traditional music and dance (and some crafts) held in Irish American Catskill Mountain Resort area two and half hours north of New York City up the Hudson Valley

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Augusta Irish Week

Elkins   WVA   USA      800-624-3157        Augusta Irish Week

JULY 2008

About the Festival

Celebrates the very best of Irish music, craft, folklore, literature, and dance traditions. This year's array of outstanding artists includes three members of the Mulcahy family, among Ireland's finest musicians, and well-known Irish Poet Declan Forde. Irish Week has undoubtedly had great impact on the quality of Irish traditional music and dance in the U.S.

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Lark Camp

Mendocino   CA   USA      707-964-5569        Lark Camp

JULY 2008

About the Festival

A Celebration Of Music And Dance Imagine idyllic days & nights in the magical redwood forest filled with all the music, dance, and good times you could possibly stand, and that's kind of close to what Lark's Music Celebration is like. You are free to take as many or as few of the workshops offered as you like; jam sessions 24 hours a day, a big dance in the Dance Hall every evening. Plenty of good food, new friends, and musical stimulation. Truly a unique total immersion into the double joys of nature and music. Many workshops for the professional as well as the beginner

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Harp Camp - 1

Sedona   AZ   USA      928-204-0013        Harp Camp

AUG 2008

About the Festival

Summer harp study program.

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Rocky Mountain Fiddle Camp - 1

Denver   CO   USA      303-753-6870        Rocky Mountain Fiddle Camp - 1

AUG 2008

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Alaska Fiddle Camp

Peters Creek,   AK   USA             Alaska Fiddle Camp

AUG 2008

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Harp Camp - 2

Sedona   AZ   USA      928-204-0013        Harp Camp

AUG 2008

About the Festival

Summer harp study program.

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Rocky Mountain Fiddle Camp - 2

Denver   CO   USA      303-753-6870        Rocky Mountain Fiddle Camp - 2

AUG 2008

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Southwest Acoustic Music Gathering

Tucson   AZ   USA      520-885-2135        Southwest Acoustic Music Gathering

OCT 2008

About the Festival

Music workshops and concerts

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5. Folk


Two Rivers Renaissance Faire

Yuma   AZ   USA             Two Rivers Renaissance Faire

Feb 1 to 3, 2008

About the Festival

Renaissance faire in southwest Arizona

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Arizona Renaissance Festival

Apache Junction   AZ   USA      520-463-2600        Arizona Renaissance Festival

Feb 9 to Mar 30, 2008

About the Festival

Annual independent renaissance period fair with period costumes, music, entertainment, and vendors

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International Folk Alliance Conference

Memphis   TN   USA      301-588-8185        International Folk Alliance Conference

FEB 2008

About the Festival

Traditional and contemporary roots music from North America will be presented in harmony and in contrast with music from all around the globe, giving us a glimpse of common threads and diverse patterns. Montreal promises us sights and sounds of uncommon cultures, fueled with passion and joy.

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Phoenix Traditions Folk Festival

Phoenix   AZ   USA      623-628-9710        Phoenix Traditions Folk Festival

MAR 2008

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AZ Springfest 2005

Phoenix   AZ   USA      480-226-3702        AZ Spring Festival

APR 2008

About the Festival

The AZ Spring Fest is sponsored by Clann a' Choin Fhior, Tinuviel Inc., Valley of the Sun Pagan Projects and the World Wide Pagan Network, with assistance from many other Community groups throughout Phoenix. The Clann a' Choin Fhior is a non-denominational, non-profit Celtic based group whose members cross many ethnic, religious and cultural boundaries. A group dedicated to promoting understanding, honor and Community spirit. The purpose of AZ Spring Fest is to raise funds to purchase and support a wilderness sanctuary in Northern Arizona, for those of goodwill, to come and enjoy for generations to come. Last years Festival had over 1000 visitors and this year we are expecting to see upwards of 3000 visitors. The AZ Spring Fest includes live musical acts of all kinds, dancers, gypsies, renaissance reenactments, pomp, circumstance, food, drink, merchants and games along with many educational opportunities for both adults and children. Think... Renaissance Fair with an Earth Day, Pub Crawl twist.

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Karfluki Fest 2007, Arts & Music Festival

Auburn   CA   USA      707-448-1511        Karfluki Fest 2007, Arts & Music Festival

MAY 2008

About the Festival

Featuring Big Brother & The Holding Company, Tempest, Fairport Convention, Fishtank Ensemble, Wicked Tinkers, and Piel Canela Mariachi Band Karfluki Fest, the Tempest Festival of Arts & Music, is an eclectic and entertaining gathering of musicians and music-lovers set in the beauty of the Sierra Foothills. Celebrating its second year, Karfluki Fest finds its origins in a synthesis of diverse musical styles; Celtic, Gypsy, Mariachi, Psychedelic rock and British folk-rock are all featured this year, along with a charming array of dancers and side-show performers. Don't miss Karfluki Fest at the Auburn Gold Country Fairgrounds on Cinco de Mayo, for an incredible line-up of artists, outstanding food and fun activities!

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Tucson Folk Festival

Tucson   AZ   USA      520-319-8599        Tucson Folk Festival

MAY 2008

About the Festival

Two day folk music festival

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May in the Meadows Renaissance Faire

Prescott Valley   AZ   USA      480-833-2112        May in the Meadows Renaissance Faire

MAY 2008

About the Festival

Elizabethan Arts Festival set in town center Prescott Valley. 2 stages of ongoing entertaiment, 25 arts & craft booths, kids activities, fun for the whole family!

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Flagstaff Folk Festival

Flagstaff   AZ   USA             Flagstaff Folk Festival

JUNE 2008

About the Festival

Acoustic music by individual and group acts, on multiple stages, along with workshops for playing, song writing, story telling, and more one of the best folk performance venues in the state of Arizona!

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Telluride Bluegrass Festival

Telluride   CO   USA             Telluride Bluegrass Festival

JUNE 2008

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Annual Summer Solstice Folk Music Festival

Altamont   NY   USA             Old Songs Festival

JUNE 2008

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Annual Summer Solstice Folk Music Festival

Calabasas   CA   USA      818-817-7756        Annual Summer Solstice Folk Music Festival

JUNE 2008

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Renaissance In The Pines

Flagstaff   AZ   USA      928-636-6554        Renaissance In The Pines

JUNE 2008

About the Festival

Annual independent renaissance period fair with period costumes, music, entertainment, and vendors

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Faerieworlds Festival

North Plaims   OR   USA      928-204-0808        Faerieworlds Festival

JULY 2008

About the Festival

Music and craft festival with fairy world theme

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Lowell Folk Festival

Lowell   MA   USA      978-275-1705        Lowell Folk Festival

JULY 2008

About the Festival

The Lowell Folk Festivalr--the largest free folk festival in the nation--is three days of traditional music, dance, craft demonstrations, and more. Tap your toes to Zydeco, Mariachi, Bomba, the Blues, and more. Dance through the Streets with a New Orleans Brass Band, savor the taste of ethnic food from around the world, witness master craftsmen at work, bring the family - there is something for ALL! All on six outdoor stages throughout the city of Lowell, Massachusetts. Friday, July 28, 7:00-10:00 pm; Saturday, July 29, noon-10:00 pm; Sunday, July 30, noon-6:00 pm. Presented by Lowell National Historical Park, Lowell Festival Foundation, National Council for the Traditional Arts and the City of Lowell.

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River Folk Festival

Manchester   MI   USA      734- 323-1761        River Folk Festival

AUG 2008

About the Festival

The Riverfolk Music & Arts Festival, known for its peaceful atmosphere, is a Kid-friendly festival of traditional music, bluegrass, folk, blues, Celtic and world music, along with a juried art exhibit and interactive workshops. In addition to the main stage shows & workshops, there is an extensive children's activity area featuring instrument-making, face painting, water maze, origami & craft work area, rain sticks, drum circles, a kids' parade, and food court, instrument vendors, and much more.

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Thirsty Ear Festival

Santa Fe   NM   USA             Thirsty Ear Festival

AUG 2008

About the Festival

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Northern Arizona Pagan Pride Festival!

Flagstaff   AZ   USA             Northern Arizona Pagan Pride festival!

SEPT 2008

About the Festival

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Sharlott Hall Folk Festival

Prescott   AZ   USA      928-445-3122        Sharlott Hall Folk Festival

OCT 2008

About the Festival

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Devonshire Renaissance Faire

Phoenix   AZ   USA      602-246-2125        Devonshire Renaissance Faire

NOV 2008

About the Festival

Annual independent renaissance period fair with period costumes, music, entertainment, and vendors

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6. Feis


Feis in the Desert

Chandler   AZ   USA      480-926-4640        Feis in the Desert

Jan 18 to Jan 19

About the Festival

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Feile Rince Tucson

Tucson   AZ   USA      520-296-8476        Feile Rince Tucson

MAY 2008

About the Festival

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Arizona State Championships

Tempe   AZ   USA      602-253-1978        Arizona State Championships

AUG 2008

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Phoenix Irish Feis

Phoenix   AZ   USA      623-846-0137        Phoenix Irish Feis

OCT 2008

About the Festival

Adult dancing on Friday evening, all day on Sat and Sun

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