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Sample Celtic foods such as Scottish Bridie, Guinness Stew with Soda Bread, and Benji’s Celtic Cupcakes

FREE CFO TANKARD!

Enjoy your feast with a cold beverage served in a commemorative Celtic Fest Ohio metal tumbler that is yours to take home at the end of the meal!

Feast Hall
3 pm | 7 pm

$50

Limit 100 per tasting event

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Shamrock Shenanigans Fireman’s Relay

All Ages

Join the Massie Township Fire Department in a fun, light-hearted Fireman’s Relay for all ages. Events such as rolling hoses, fire hydrant hula hoop toss, saving a cat with a ladder (not a real cat!), bean bag toss into a burning building, pool noodle balance beam and more. Each ticket purchase goes to the fire department as a donation.

Held in the Joust Field. 2pm – 3pm is the kids’ relay followed by 3pm – 4pm for adults.

$15

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Seek & Find Etchings

Join the adventure with our exciting Seek and Find Etching event for kids! Young explorers will embark on a fun-filled quest to discover knotwork animals scattered throughout the festival. Sponsored by Cincinnati Family Magazine

Each child will receive a special etching kit to capture their finds on paper, creating a unique keepsake to take home. Perfect for little adventurers, this interactive activity combines creativity with a dash of mystery, making it an unforgettable experience for all ages. Don’t miss out on the fun-grab your map and etching tools and let the hunt begin!

FREE EVENT

Time/Location TBD

Irish Whiskey Tasting

A fun tasting event where you can enjoy five premium Irish Whiskies and learn tidbits of info about each. 

Event is held in the white Tasting Tent behind the Aleing Knight Pub.

Must be 21 years of age. Have a Photo ID ready to show at the entrance. No one under 21 may enter the tent.

1pm

$35

21+ Only
Have Photo ID ready
Limit to 100 per seating

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Afternoon Tea

Step into a serene Celtic retreat at Celtic FestOhio’s Afternoon Tea—a delightful pause amid the festival’s lively celebrations. Held in the charming garden tent, this elegant gathering invites you to savor the timeless tradition of afternoon tea.

Indulge in freshly baked scones, served warm with rich clotted cream, sweet fruit preserves, and tangy lemon curd. Complement your treats with a curated selection of fine teas, ranging from robust black blends to fragrant herbal infusions, each steeped to perfection.

Whether you’re seeking a peaceful interlude or a refined experience steeped in Celtic heritage, this Afternoon Tea offers a perfect blend of comfort and culture. Join us for a taste of tradition and a moment of tranquility amidst the festivities.

$25 – All Ages

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Guinness Experience

Step into the Tasting Tent and immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Guinness during this exclusive experience at Celtic Fest! Your $30 ticket grants you access t0:
🍺 The Guinness Perfect Pour – Learn the six-step ritual behind the iconic Guinness pour from trained experts and use your personalized engraved Guinness pint glass.
📸 Take a Stoutie – Capture the moment with a selfie… on your stout! Have your photo printed directly onto the creamy head of your Guinness and enjoy a pint as unique as you are. What’s a Stoutie?
Whether you’re a lifelong Guinness fan or simply Guinness-curious, this is your chance to raise a glass to Irish craftsmanship. 

3 pm | 6 pm

$30

Must be 21 or older to enter the Tasting Tent.
Have Photo ID ready
Limited to 75 seats

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Miller Border Collies

Collies from the Miller Border Collie group will show off the skills of their dogs with herding demonstrations.

Festival Walkthrough
1 pm | 7 pm

Performance Circle
3 pm | 5:30 pm

42nd Royal Highland
Regiment Encampment

Portraying the 42nd Royal Highlanders (Today’s Black Watch) as they appeared, in North America circa 1777.

Festival Walkthrough
12 pm | 2:25 pm | 6:15 pm | 8:30

Miami Valley
Pipes and Drums

Hear the pipes and drums opening the festival at the front gate or catch them in their Walk Through and Performance Circle events.

Festival Walkthrough
1 pm | 7 pm

Front Gate
3 pm | 5:30 pm

Bodhran
Workshop

Learn about this Irish frame drum and bang out some beats of your own!

Chapel
1 pm

Guitar
Workshop

Learn some cords and strum away with us!

Chapel
5 pm

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