Benefit Events for CelticFest Mississippi

The Celtic Heritage Society

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CelticFest is a Rain-or-Shine event, and in "severe weather", we bring some of the outdoors in. All schedules include rain congingency plans.

Events of the Weekend
Friday Night, Sept 5
Stage Performances, 7pm 12am
Whiskey Tasting, 7:30 pm-9:30 pm (or thereabouts) sponsored by Wine and Spirits in the Quarter and Fenian's Pub

Saturday, Sept. 6
Stage Performances, starting as early as 10 am
Father of Waters Pipe and Drum marches, outdoors
Saturday Night Céilí Mór, 7:30 pm to 11:30/midnight
A "Céilí" (pronounced KAY-lee) is a party featuring Celtic music and dancing, and "Céilí Mór" (KAY-lee More) means a massive céilí! The CelticFest Céilí Mór is music and audience-participation Irish dancing (for the people, by the people). No experience or innate dancing ability required. The music is live, featuring CelticFest's headliners, regional bands, and guest musicians. Experienced and certified dance instructors will be calling the céilí, so be sure to stick around and get busy dancing! Or watching, if you prefer....
Evening Concerts (on the festival grounds)
Singing Sessions
Tune Session, with any of the musicians left standing...

Sunday, Sept. 7
CelticFest Nondenominational Church Service, 10 am
This service takes place on the festival grounds, in the white chapel.
Stage Performances, starting as early as 10:30 am
Father of Waters Pipe and Drum marches,outdoors