Download the Schedule
CelticFest's full schedule of events is free to download. The schedule is also available on the festival grounds in the printed program. The online schedule is subject to change, with any corrections noted on the festival grounds.
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 10
Stage Performances, 7pm 12am
Whiskey Tasting, 7:30 pm-9:30 pm
(or thereabouts) sponsored by Wine & Spirits in the Quarter and Fenian's Pub. Seating begins at 7pm with a performance by the Jackson Irish Dancers
Saturday, Sept. 11
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. 12
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
Baldridge, Hesse,
and Marcus Memorial Service, 1:30pm
Father of Waters Pipe and Drum marches,outdoors