CelticFest Mississippi



Benefit Events for CelticFest Mississippi The Celtic Heritage Society			General Information What happens at CelticFest Mississippi? CelticFest annually features two international-caliber performers. Visit the Performers page for more information on headliners and our other performers. The festivities begin Friday night 7pm-12am with music/dance performances on multiple stages, vendors, the Whiskey and Scotch Tasting benefit, and an open tune session. On Saturday, the gates open at 10 am with even more entertainment, workshops, and activities continuously until midnight (or later!). The gates open again 11 am Sunday for another day of Celtic fun. An ever popular highlight of CelticFest, the massive Céilí Mór Dance (pronounced ‘kay-lee’) caps off the Saturday night with three shifts of live music. “They don’t turn out like this in Ireland! This is astounding!,” said Eoin Verling of the Fuchsia Band, last year’s headlining tune band. In addition to stage performances, the weekend is full of opportunities to participate and learn at one of the many free music, dance, or cultural workshops. Workshops are generally conducted by CelticFest performers and are geared towards general audiences with an interest in the topic. The children won’t be left out— CelticFest is a family-friendly festival! There will be a Children’s Area with activities they can do with their parents, plus kid-oriented vendors on the grounds. The Celtic Heritage Society is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with the mission of promoting and preserving the arts and culture of the Celtic nations. CelticFest is a family-oriented event, and all CHS events are open to the public. Dates of the CelticFest Mississippi September 5-7, 2008 September 11-13, 2009 September 10-12, 2010 September 9-11, 2011 Admission CelticFest admission rates amount to an unprecedented deal for any type of music and performance event in the region! There is only one ticket fee, and it's good for the entire weekend. Come back as often as you like, we're always happy to see you! Adult $12 Senior $8 Youth (ages 5-18) $5 Child (ages 4 and under) $1 Hours of Operation Friday night, 7pm-Midnight Saturday, 10am-Midnight Sunday, 10:30am-6pm Directions to the Festival Grounds CelticFest Mississippi takes place on the grounds of the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Museum. The "Ag Museum" is located at 1150 Lakeland Dr., Jackson, MS 39216-4701, just west of the I-55. If you want a custom map generated just for you, try Google Maps. Lodging The Cabot Lodge Millsaps is again our host hotel for 2008. This is a map from the Cabot Lodge Milsaps to the festival grounds. Click the map image for a larger version. You can also get a separate map with printed directions in a PDF document. If you want a custom map generated just for you, try Google Maps. Cabot Lodge Millsaps 2375 North State St., Jackson, MS 800-874-4737 The Cabot Lodge Millsaps, a major sponsor of the festival, will function as the host hotel for CelticFest Mississippi, by our best records, for at least the 12th year! They are conveniently located close to the festival grounds. Call to make your reservation for a CelticFest Rate of $85 by August 24th, 2008! Miles from the festival: 1.8 Overflow Hotels: La Quina - Jackson North 616 Briarwood Drive Jackson, MS 39211 CelticFest rate of $49.50, reserve by 8/29/2008 Call 1-800-642-4239 and ask for CELTICFEST rate, Reservation Bloc 0909GROKHW. Miles from the festival: 3.5 Jameson Inn 585 Beasley Rd Jackson, MS 39206 601.206.8923 ph 601.899.0108 fax 1.800.526.3766 (1-800-JAMESON) www.jamesoninns.com Call the hotel and ask for the CelticFest rate of $77.99, good until Sept. 5th. * This is a hotel (not motel). Miles from the festival: 4.1 Cabot Lodge North 120 Dyess Road Ridgeland, MS 39157 Phone: (601) 957-0757 Fax: (601) 326-0753 Toll Free: 1-800-342-2268 www.cabotlodgejacksonnorth.com Will honor CelticFest rate of $85 until Sept 4th**. Miles from the festival: 5.0 Camping Facilities Le Fleur's Bluff State Park 2140 Riverside Drive, Jackson, MS 39202 Park Phone: 601.987.3923 Golf Course: 601.362.5485 Campground: 601.987.3985 Many people ask if there are RV or camping facilities nearby... there is! Right across the street is Le Fleur's Bluff State Park campground. Tel: 601-987-3985.