Benefit Events for CelticFest Mississippi

The Celtic Heritage Society

CelticFest Mississippi 2008
September 5, 6, & 7

CelticFest Mississippi 2008, Celtic Heritage Society’s 17th annual weekend festival is in the bag. Our thanks go to all who made it possible -- volunteers, sponsors, performers, and of course, all who made the trip to the Ag Museum to enjoy the weekend!!

If you're like us and can't believe it's all over, you might enjoy a slide show if images from the 2008 festival...

Irish Whiskey and Scotch Tasting
September 5, 2008, 7:30pm

This year's 10th Annual Irish Whiskey and Scotch Tasting was the biggest ever! This spectacular event garnered ecstatic praise from the attendees, like its forebears.... Guided by the esteemed Evan Cattanach, Ambassador for the Classic Malt Collection, tasters in unlocked a variety of the finest spirits available.

Learn more about the Tasting....

Gov. Barbour Declares Celtic Heritage Weekend in Mississippi

Governor Haley Barbour issued a proclamation that the weekend of September 5-7, 2008 is declared “Celtic Heritage Weekend” to coincide with 17th annual CelticFest Mississippi. The Proclamation notes that large numbers of Irish, Scottish, and Welsh immigrants settled in what is now Mississippi as early as the mid-1700’s, establishing homes, farms, and communities. These Celtic settlers made significant contributions in every aspect of life which are still felt today.

Regardless of personal ethnic background, all Missisippians share a common culture, influenced by the enthicities of its community-building population. Some sources estimate that as much as three out of every four Southerners can claim Celtic ancestry!

Cad 'ta a tharla?
(What's Happening?)
Afraid you might be left out? There's always the CHS email list, which announces Celtic event reminders periodically. A new feature of the CelticFest website is a Google Calendar specifically for CHS events. Check the calendar here, or add it to your own Google Calendar!