Festival Experience

A Full Weekend of Celtic Culture

Programme strands in development. Nothing shown here is confirmed — line-up, vendors, venue and schedule follow as planning advances.

Festival Experience

What the Weekend Could Hold

Programme strands currently in development. Imagery is representative — line-up, vendors and partners are not yet confirmed.

A fiddler laughing mid-tune beside a bodhrán player on an outdoor stage backed by Douglas fir

Live Music

Multiple stages programmed for traditional, contemporary and crossover Celtic music. Artist announcements are still in development.

Three Irish step dancers in embroidered dresses caught mid-leap on an outdoor stage

Celtic Dance

Irish step, Scottish highland and contemporary Celtic dance across showcase and participation formats. Company invitations are planned.

A laughing cook leaning out of a food stall window to hand a tray of food to a visitor

Food and Drink

A curated food and beverage programme drawing on Irish, Scottish and Pacific Northwest kitchens. Vendor applications open at a later stage.

An older storyteller in a flat cap talking with his hands to two teenagers listening under a festival tent

Heritage and Storytelling

Irish language, literature, drama, folklore, genealogy and oral history are proposed programme strands. Cultural partners and contributors are being identified.

A kilted athlete mid-hammer-throw on wet grass while a crowd in rain jackets watches

Athletics and Demonstrations

Irish and Scottish sports, traditional Celtic athletics, craft demonstrations and workshops are being explored. Format, partners and scale remain in planning.

Two small children with painted faces running and laughing with a green ribbon streamer on festival grass

Family Experiences

A dedicated family area with music, movement, craft and story sessions for younger visitors. Designed to keep the festival multi-generational.

A weaver laughing as she holds up a hand-woven wool scarf for a customer at her market stall

Artisan Vendors

A marketplace for makers working in textiles, metal, print and craft. Application details will be published as planning advances.

Two volunteers in green shirts leaning across a community group's table to talk with a visitor

Community Organizations

Space for cultural, heritage and community groups to meet the public directly. Participation pathways are being developed with partners.

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