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Celtic Fest Ohio to bring vibrant Celtic culture to Waynesville
Previous coverage of last year's festival is above.
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The massive Celtic Fest Ohio will kick off this upcoming Saturday in Waynesville.
Renaissance Park, 10542 East State Route 73, will be rocked on Saturday, June 14, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The festival is a vibrant celebration of Celtic heritage. There will be live musicians, traditional dancers, authentic food and a vendor market.
There will be a diverse selection of Celtic music, from traditional to contemporary Celtic rock. The headline performers are as follows:
Albannach
Bastard Bearded Irishmen
Father Son and Friends
Jameson's Folly
Miami Valley Pipes & Drums
Poor Man's Gambit
SCYTHIAN
Sweet William
The 42nd Royal Highlanders
The Drowsy Lads
The Piper Jones Band
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Notable activities include the following:
42nd Royal Highland Regiment Encampment, learn about Celtic and American history from reenactors.
Seek and Find Etching, an event to teach kids about etching and knotwork.
Miller Border Collies, watch spectacular dogs in herding demonstrations.
Miami Valley Pipes and Drums, enjoy the beauty of historical Celtic music with the festival walkthroughs.
The all-ages Shamrock Shenanigans Fireman Rally, $18. (Each ticket is donated to the Massie Township Fire Department.)
Afternoon tea, a $28 serene and peaceful gathering in the garden.
Taste of the Isles, a $55 small plate historic menu tasting experience.
Alcohol-based events are 21+ only, with a photo ID ready, and are as follows:
Irish whiskey tasting, $39, learn about five premium Irish Whiskies behind the Aleing Knight Pub.
Guinness Experience, $34, learn the six-step iconic Guinness Pour and personalize an engraved glass at the Tasting Tent.
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Tickets are available for purchase online here.
It's $17 for everyone 13 years old and above.
Children 12 and under receive free admission.
Pets, outside food and beverages are not permitted. All weapons must be secured in a sheath at all times.
To view the full schedule, click here.
To view the interactive map, click here.
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