3rd Annual Celtic Fest – Fort George

Slainté mhaith! Join us in Niagara-On-The-Lake for an event celebrating Celtic/Gaelic Culture – merchants, music & merryment – in historic Fort George! This is the 3rd annual Celtic Fest and features Merchants, the Niagara Regional Police Pipe & Drum Band, musical comedy group The Tartan Terrors, Celtic Dancing, Cannon/Musket Demonstrations, a “Cheer” Tent, Kid’s Game Zone, individual Pipe Band performances and of course, the Massed Band!

We shall have our usual eclectic selection of goods (many one-of-a-kind); including some unique Pewter Tankards (for the cold stuff) and handmade in Canada Ceramic Mugs (for the hot stuff). Of course we will have a limited supply of premium Buffalo Sage.

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Sat. 9 July, 2016 – 10am – 5pm
(“Cheer” Tent only, 5pm-8pm)

Schedule (subject to change):

  • 10:00 am – Fort Opens
  • 10:30 am – Flag Raising Ceremony
  • 11:00 am – Celtic Parade: Downtown Niagara-on-the-Lake
  • 12:00 pm – Cannon Firing
  • 12:00 pm – 8:00pm – Cheer Tent with live Celtic music
  • 1:00 pm – 4:15 pm – Individual Pipe Band and Dance Performances
  • 1:30 pm – The Tartan Terrors
  • 4:45 pm – Massed Band

Trade-Goods-01ALL DAY:

  • Musket Demonstrations
  • Historical Displays
  • Kids “Celtic Games” Zone

Admission:

Regular admission from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Adult – $ 11.70
Senior – $ 10.05
Youth – $ 5.80
Family/Group – $ 29.40 (2 Adults & up to Children)
Commercial Group, per person – $ 10.05

5:00 pm – 8:00 pm (admission to cheer tent only) FREE

FREE PARKING

For more information contact Parks Canada at 905-468-6614

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