Description
Almonte Celtfest 2018 will take place July 6, 7 and 8 Celtfest is a free afternoon of Ottawa Valley and Celtic entertainment, performed in the natural amphitheatre of Gemmill Park in the heart of Almonte. It is a time to share the historical Celtic traditions with today’s local performers. Celtfest also presents a select group of unique artisans and vendors of specialty goods with a Celtic flair.
Mission
Our mission is to celebrate and promote the Celtic heritage of the Ottawa Valley through music and dance and to make this accessible to all. We want to give up-and-coming performers an opportunity to display their talents in their home community. To do this, we feature a free event with a number of entertainers who have a Celtic quality, as well as a wide variety of vendors of Celtic goods. We also provide a tent for seniors and entertainment for children, along with great food and beverages for all.
The history of Celtfest began in 1997. Motivated by a love of Celtic heritage, Brian and Dan O’Connell, along with Terry Currie, looked for a way to keep their musical traditions alive and pass on the legacy of the Celts to the wider community. Throughout generations, fiddling and stepdancing have had a strong presence in the Ottawa Valley. Celtic music has continued to thrive in kitchens, pubs, and churches, Brian O’Connell explains. “In the early to mid 90s, there was a revival of Celtic music, such as Riverdance. We felt with all the local talent in the area, we could put together an event that would promote local musical talent and a day to reflect on the Celtic heritage.
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facebook.comListen up music lovers! Almonte Celtfest 2018 is delighted to announce that the Steel City Rovers has been added to the 2018 lineup - for two days!!!!!! Whaaaaa?! That’s right / join us Friday night, July 6th at the Almonte Old Town Hall....AND.....Saturday, July 7th on the main stage. Dandy shows right there folks! . . . #steelcityrovers #celtic #music #celticmusic #musicfestival #celticfestival #summer2018 #summerfestival #concert #outdoorconcert #thingstodoinontario #musicians #artists #artistsofinstagram #ihavethisthingwithmusic #ottawavalley #ottawa #yow #613 #myottawa #ottawalife #ottcity #ottawastrong #ottawaliving #ottawatourism #almonteontario #ottawaevents #ottawamusic #ottawa2018 #mississippimills #ottawavalley #lanarkhighlands #almontetown
Almonte Celtfest 2018 is thrilled to announce Heather Dale has joined the lineup this year! . . Heather’s Modern Celtic sound and tireless touring have earned her a broad international following. Her original music “is powerful stuff...with a depth and resonance rooted in mythic sources” (Vancouver Sun), and is reminiscent of Loreena McKennitt and Sarah McLachlan. . . Come join us Saturday July 7th and experience Heather Dale! . . @heatherdalemusic #celtic #music #celticmusic #modernceltic #celticmusicfestival #summerfestival #celticfestival #musicfestival #summer #concert #outdoorconcert #concert #almonteontario #mississippimills #ottawablogger #ottawavalley #lanarkhighlands #apt613wknd #ottawamusic #summer2018
Almonte Celtfest 2018 is proud and super excited to announce Shane Cook and the Wood Chippers to the official line up this year. . Shane is a Canadian and US National fiddle champion - he captivates audiences with technically thrilling and adventurous performances. . Noted by The Canadian Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame as one of “the finest fiddlers in the world today.” . Come on out Saturday July 7th, 2018 for an experience you won’t forget! . . #shanecook #Canadianfiddlershalloffame #nationalfiddlechampion #celticmusic #celticmusicfestival #ottawavalley #ottawavalleymusic #fiddle #mississippimills #lanarkcounty #lanarkhighlands #almonteontario #downtownalmonte #thingstodoinmississippi #613music #ottawafestivals #musicfestival #music #concert #outdoorconcert #tunes #artist @shanecookofficial
Remembering our roots.
NEWSFLASH! Stay tuned for a sneak preview of the 2018 Almonte Celtfest lineup. This is exciting good people!!!! We will be releasing over the next couple of days/weeks. Plan to be in Almonte July 6-8, 2018! This could be the best yet!
In case you were wondering when Celtfest 2018 is. Stay tuned for lineup reveal.
What would a Celtic Curling Bonspiel be without some tunes. Thank you Graham Lindsey - Trad Head, Bruce Barton and Patrick Donnelly!
And the first rock is thrown! The Almonte Celtfest Curling Funspiel is today at the Almonte Curling Club. Come and check out our auction table - Don’t need to play to bid! Thank you to all the contributors. Can’t thank you enough!!! . . #curlingfunspiel #almonteceltfest2018 #fundraiser #celticmusicfestival #celtic #curling #curlingrocks #mississippimills #ottawavalley #almontetown @ Almonte Curling Club
Well now!!! Let’s just say you aren’t curling this weekend in the Almonte Celtfest Funspeil - or.....maybe you are (there are a few spots left) - and it’s January and you’re feelin’ a bit of a shindig in ya - - drop into the Almonte Curling Club this Saturday for some tunes with Graham Lindsey - Trad Head and Bruce Barton. Chili lunch ($10 bucks), awesome prizes on the auction table open to bidders near and far, and of course the (cash) bar is open!!!!!
Good news!! There is still room to play in next weekend's Funspiel! We are looking for individuals to help complete teams so if you want to play but don't have a team, you're in luck! Call us or message us and we'll hook you up. See ya next weekend!
Breaking news!!! Ottawa Senators tickets + Daniel Alfredson 1000 game hockey stick on the auction table at next weekends (Jan 20) Celtfest Funspeil! Drop in to Almonte Curling Club and place a bid - you don’t even need to be a player!!!!! Heck -Stay for a bowl of chili (only $10 bucks for non-players), grab a drink, and watch some of Curling’s finest :). Love to see you there. Photo cred: pixabay.com . . #curling #bonspeil #funspeil #celtic #celticmusic #fundraiser #fundraiserevent #auction #ottawasenators #danielalfredson #hockey
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