Celtic Fest Celebrates Culture
Celtic Fest Chicago celebrates the culture of the seven ancient Celtic nations with performers from Ireland; Brittany, France; Galicia, Spain; Scotland; the Isle of Man; Cornwall; Wales; plus the United States and Canada. Celtic music enfolds a variety of rich cultures, as various geographical areas contribute diverse backgrounds and flavors. Celtic Fest Chicago celebrates this history with music and traditions that date back to 300 B.C.
Celtic Fest Entertainment
Celtic Fest Chicago features seven performance areas of full line-ups of first-class entertainment both days. The Celtic Crossroad stage will showcase some of the most popular Celtic performers all day Saturday and Sunday.
The Next Generation Stage will host local Celtic music school performers and the Dance Tent will be jam packed with traditional dance performances all weekend. There will also be a Harp and Uilleann Pipe tent with a full line up daily and from 6-9p.m., everybody is invited to participate in free Celtic dance lessons.
Leahy performs on the Petrillo Stage on Saturday at 7:30p.m.. The popular Celtic group is comprised of eight brothers and sisters who together have released three chart-topping albums selling over a half a million copies. They have also toured the world over, including opening for Shania Twain in her inaugural world tour. Leahy was also part of an Oscar-winning documentary, Leahy: The Music Most of All. McPeake, straight from Belfast in Northern Ireland, opens for Leahy beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Gaelic Storm closes the festival on the Petrillo stage on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Best known for performing in the famous “3rd Class Party” scene in the Oscar®-winning film Titanic, Gaelic Storm has released seven hit records and played for millions world-wide. Gaelic Storm's compelling originals and fresh arrangements steeped in Celtic traditional melody combined with their unique blend of world rhythms continue to broaden the musical horizons of the Celtic music genre creating new standards for generations to come. The show starts at 6:00 with Pennou Skoulm, from Brittany, France.
Men in Kilts Contest
The Men in Kilts Contest, back for its 4th year; so ladies can pick their favorite set of manly legs. Brave men will show off their legs in kilts for a contest unlike any other. The Men in Kilts contest will take place Saturday, September 12 at 5:20 p.m. at the Celtic Crossroads stage. All brave lads can enter the day of the contest, beginning at Noon until 4:00 p.m. at the Media Tent located at Columbus and Jackson. Spots are limited; arrive early to sign up!
Blarney Stop Beer Tent
The Blarney Stop Beer Tent will be on Butler Field, with music and entertainment to enjoy along with refreshments. Listen to the bagpipe music and enjoy the atmosphere.
The Scottish Heavy Athletics Competition will take place on Saturday from 11am - 5pm and on Sunday from Noon until 4pm. The competition takes place in Butler Field both days. Spectators can also enjoy sheepherding daily on Butler Field at Noon and 2:00 p.m..
Celtic Fest also features The Celtic Fest Art Fair, the Coffee & Tea Garden, Celtic Cultural Tent now featuring the Celtic Storytellers, the Wee Ones Play Area and the Bagpipe Parade daily. New this year is the “Come Back to Erin: Irish Travel Posters of the 20th Century,” presented by the Warm Irish Music Archives in Milwaukee.
Celtic Fest is resented by the City of Chicago and FlyNovaScotia.com, Celtic Fest Chicago is free to the public and runs from 12:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday and 11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Sunday. Celtic Fest is held in Grant Park in the City of Chicago, Illinois.
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