Fargo-Moorhead’s annual Celtic Festival returns for a celebration of the rich culture of the seven Celtic Nations! Take in the intriguing history, arts, and traditions of Brittany, Cornwall, Isle of Man, Galicia, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
Enjoy programming on three stages featuring community and regional performers, lyrical Celtic music, dancers’ impressive footwork, engaging stories of Celtic lore, fencing demonstrations and more! Visit informational booths and buy goods from Celtic vendors. Starting at 11 am, feast on traditional Celtic cuisine from Concordia Catering.
Performances and demonstrations from:
Fargo-Moorhead Historical Fencing Club
Bundle & Go
McDonald School of Irish and International Dance
Sally Morris
Dick Hensold
Tucker’d Out
Clairseach
O’Neil Family Band
Heather & Thistle Pipes & Drums
Red River Harp Ensemble
Sweet Afton
The full schedule of events will be posted at http://cityofmoorhead.com/…/special-events/celtic-festival
Admission is $5/person, kids 10 and under free. Doors open at 9:30 am with programming beginning at 10 am.
Make parking a breeze and take advantage of LinkFM’s event route from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Park and wait near one of LinkFM’s 12 downtown FM bus stops, wave to the LinkFM driver when you see the bus coming and board for free. The bus will make continuous trips on the route, generally arriving at each stop every 15 minutes. Read more about LinkFM at matbus.com/services-partners/linkfm
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Lake Region Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage fund.
Thanks to our partners at Visit Fargo-Moorhead, Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre and Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County!
Contact our Communications team for story ideas, events and other arts-related happenings.
Tania Blanich is the Arts Partnership’s Director of Operations
