{"id":1686,"date":"2018-02-25T12:06:29","date_gmt":"2018-02-25T18:06:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/celticfestms.org\/wp\/?p=1686"},"modified":"2018-02-25T12:10:13","modified_gmt":"2018-02-25T18:10:13","slug":"whats-new-for-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celticfestms.org\/wp\/whats-new-for-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s “New” for 2018?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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When a festival has been an annual event since 1992 (we know-2017 became a planning year) everything under the Celtic Sun has probably been done already.\u00a0 The new team has been working diligently for several months and we’re excited to revisit old favorites and maybe offer a twist or two.<\/p>\n

On Friday night, March 23rd,\u00a0 our long time location on the grounds of MS Ag Museum<\/a> will offer you a “Taste of CelticFest” with a ticket price of just $5!\u00a0 There will be performances on the Forestry Main Stage sponsored by Wine & Spirits in the Quarter, the Jerry Baldridge Tent Stage as well as some informal session space on the Fenian’s Pub<\/a> Stage.<\/p>\n

The dancers among us are especially excited to offer the C\u00e9il\u00ed Beag this year in the Sparkman Auditorium sponsored by Jackson Irish Dancers.\u00a0 What’s a C\u00e9il\u00ed Beag?\u00a0 Small Dance of course! With Caller Jackie O’Riley this c\u00e9il\u00ed is geared toward more experienced dancers with traditional set dancing as well as c\u00e9il\u00ed dances but of course everyone is welcome!\u00a0 The famous and unique CelticFest C\u00e9il\u00ed M\u00f3r (Big Dance) is still Saturday night from 8-Midnight in the Forestry Building.\u00a0 If you have no idea what a “c\u00e9il\u00ed (kay-lee) is then you MUST come out and see for yourself! Spectators are also very welcome!<\/p>\n

A limited, but fine selection of our Vendors will be set up on Friday night with the full complement on Saturday.\u00a0 We’re excited for you to greet old favorites and meet the first timers who are sure to become favorites!\u00a0 Of course the Captial Cities Beverages<\/a> Beer Truck will be there Friday and Saturday.<\/p>\n

Schedules will be posted here on the website the week prior to the Festival and a printed version will be available at the Celtic Heritage Society Tent where you will purchase your beer tickets, browse and pick up CD’s and Merchandise for sale by the many artists as well as the CelticFest MS 2018 T-shirt!\u00a0 We’ll also be offering previous CelticFest Banners\u00a0 for sale as well as “Vintage” CelticFest T-shirts.\u00a0 Limited supply so get em’ while you can!<\/p>\n

Saturday March 24th – ALL the Bands, Dancers, Workshops, Clans, Shire of Iron Ox chapter of the SCA<\/a>,\u00a0 Marilyn the Highland Coo & animals to delight, Blacksmiths from the MS Forge Council<\/a>, Highland Games Demonstrations and Bagpipers and of course The Kindred Spirits Whisky Tasting!\u00a0 Sponsored kindly by our great friends at Wine & Spirits in the Quarter<\/a> ( 1855 Lakeland Drive) Kindred Spirits will be Saturday from 4 -8 pm in the Ethnic Heritage Building. Two price points and even better value! Check out the details\u00a0Here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Get Social with us!\u00a0 We’re on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram as @celticfestms . The links are to your right on this page.<\/p>\n

Sl\u00e1inte!<\/p>\n

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If you’ve read this far, YOU are a saint and a scholar and deserve a bonus!<\/p>\n

Join us Thursday March 22nd at the fabulous Fairview Inn<\/a> for a free CelticFest MS Kickoff Party!\u00a0 CelticFest Artists,\u00a0 dancer Jackie O’Riley<\/a>,\u00a0\u00a0Finvarra’s Wren<\/a> and Spirits of the House<\/a> with Joey Abarta<\/a> will perform starting at 7pm.\u00a0 It’s your first chance to hear some selections from the new CD from Spirits, featuring Joey Abarta on uilleann pipes,\u00a0 entitled,\u00a0 The Empty Chair<\/em>.<\/p>\n

All musicians are welcome to sit in on a session afterward so please bring your instruments. The craic<\/a> is sure to be mighty !<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When a festival has been an annual event since 1992 (we know-2017 became a planning year) everything under the Celtic Sun has probably been done already.\u00a0 The new team has been working diligently for several months and we’re excited to revisit old favorites and maybe offer a twist or two. On Friday night, March 23rd,\u00a0 … <\/p>\n

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