Flowers of the Forest
Send names to us here for 2012.
Loved ones will be memorialized at a special ceremony both days.
David Ridgway
Pat Mansfield
Ellen Aspiras
William Buchanan
Laird Glenn Bruce Mayo
Margaret Murphy Buchanan
Chad Clifton
Richard Hadley Fuller
Laurence Fuller
Michael Mitchel, Jr.
Christine Pate
Michael Colflesh
Eddie & Ed Sinclair
Dustin Thomas Hastings
Harold Derrickson, Jr.
Murray Brook
Dana Vanse Brook
Mickey Justice, Sr.
Somerset Festival
Glee Chorus
The Chorus will sing a medley of songs from the Seven Celtic Nations. The songs are:
Ireland – Danny Boy
Galicia and Asturias in Spain – Otres Tierres
Isle of Man – Arrane Oie Vie
Brittany – An Dro
Cornwall – Cornish Ladz
Wales – Ar Hyd Y Nos
Scotland – O Miorbhail Grais! (Amazing Grace)
MORE NEW EVENTS
THE CELTIC CHEF
Chris Grover, from The International School of Culinary Arts at
the Art Institute of Charleston, SC, will talk about the history of
Irish cooking, demonstrate the preparation of a stew or two, and
show how to make boxty –
“Boxty on the griddle,
Boxty in the pan,
If you don't know how to make boxty,
You'll never get a man!”
the Art Institute of Charleston, SC, will talk about the history of
Irish cooking, demonstrate the preparation of a stew or two, and
show how to make boxty –
“Boxty on the griddle,
Boxty in the pan,
If you don't know how to make boxty,
You'll never get a man!”
Celtic Chef's first Chesapeake Celtic Festival
20 years ago in Princess Anne
Boxty from Ireland
Pwdin Caws Penbryn from Wales
Cheese Pudding
Traditional dish
Photographer of the Stars
Now you can be a star or have a photo looking like one. John Elliott,
Red Carpet Photographer
GREAT SHOALS WINERY
Vintner Matt Cimino will introduce the new line of sparkling and champagne-style wines including the 2011 Maryland Winemasters Choice Silver Medal Winner, SPENCERVILLE RED.
CLANS
The Festival does not charge the Clans – We welcome you!
Contact Jeanne du Nord.
for set-up information. Also see Clans & Societies page
MORE EXCITING EVENTS...
The Peninsula Border Collies
astound audiences with their
ability to herd sheep.
Shows at 1:30 and 3:30
Mid-Atlantic Scottish Athletics
The athletes perform amazing feats of the Highland Heptathlon including the legendary caber toss.
The Ocean City Pipe And Drum Band
The skirl of the bagpipes and the beat of
the drums raise the excitement level at
the festival
the drums raise the excitement level at
the festival
Snow Hill High School Junior ROTC
The flags of the Seven Celtic Nations are carried in the Opening Ceremony by members of the Snow Hill High School Marine Corps Junior ROTC under the direction of MSgt. (Master Sergeant) Bill Meekins.
The Seven Celtic Nations are those countries where the Celtic heritage has been in unbroken existence for more than two thousand years. These nations are Asturias and Galicia, the Celtic provinces of Spain, Brittany, Cornwall, Ireland, Isle of Man, Scotland, and Wales. At the top of the furnace ramp, the Celtic flags flank an American flag from the period of the mid 19th Century when Furnace Town was at its peak. Many of the Furnace Town workers came from these Celtic lands.
The Seven Celtic Nations are those countries where the Celtic heritage has been in unbroken existence for more than two thousand years. These nations are Asturias and Galicia, the Celtic provinces of Spain, Brittany, Cornwall, Ireland, Isle of Man, Scotland, and Wales. At the top of the furnace ramp, the Celtic flags flank an American flag from the period of the mid 19th Century when Furnace Town was at its peak. Many of the Furnace Town workers came from these Celtic lands.
Society for Creative Anachronism
Enter the encampment of the SCA and experience arts, crafts, fighting in armor, music, language, and even a joke or two. The local group, the Shire of Spiaggia Levantina, has participated in the Chesapeake Celtic Festival since it's inception.
Swords of Chivalry
This society is dedicated to preserving history for the future. They describe themselves as a group of medieval re-enactors that are fun, friendly,and family orientated.
Some families of three generations take part.
The Wild Geese
1200 to 1601 Re-enactment
The men portray the Galloglaigh and Gaelic Buannadah warriors and their ladies demonstrate domestic skills. All materials and topics are researched and historically accurate.
The Medieval European Martial Arts Guild
Demonstrations of the combative arts developed during the Middle Ages and Renaissance.
Free lessons.
Release of New Iona CD - 'SILVER'.
Iona with Dancer Kathleen Larrick.
Internationally acclaimed recording group perform songs of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall,
Isle of Man, Brittany, Asturias and Galicia.
Moch Pryderi
Traditional music all the way from the
ancient Celtic realm of Galatia in Turkey to
Appalachia! Played on Welsh triple harp, small
and great pipes, bombardes, Welsh pigborn,
Celtic bouzouki, mandolin, clawhammer banjo,
flutes, whistles, bodhrans, and more!
ancient Celtic realm of Galatia in Turkey to
Appalachia! Played on Welsh triple harp, small
and great pipes, bombardes, Welsh pigborn,
Celtic bouzouki, mandolin, clawhammer banjo,
flutes, whistles, bodhrans, and more!
Dileab Phriseil (Precious Legacy)
Featuring traditional songs of Scotland and Ireland in English and Gaelic, accompanied by fiddle, whistle, bodhran, and other instruments, Dileab Phriseil
endeavors to preserve the bequest for which it is named.
endeavors to preserve the bequest for which it is named.
Footsteps Irish Dancers
The Spectacular Footsteps Irish Dancers
perform throughout Sunday afternoon and present a show-stopping finale
Seamus O'Reilly
Actor Graham Caldwell is the Festival's
Master of Ceremonies And Pub Comic.
The Magic of Leprechauns and Storytellers
Cheryl Blackman has appeared in eight movies;
her favorite role was Miss Piggy in
'The Muppets Take Manhattan'.
Whiskey Tasting
Compare the tastes of choice Irish whiskeys.
Whiskey tasting starts at 1:30.
Canine Ambassadors
For thousands of years the Celts have had a very special relationship with dogs. There are more breeds of Celtic origin than all other breeds. Meet and greet the Canine Ambassadors.
First Aid provided by Atlantic General Hospital
CULTURAL PRESENTATIONS
Scott Morrison
Walk through the magical world of Celtic culture, language, song and storytelling.
Intermittently around the Festival grounds.
Jeanne du Nord
Jeanne, a member of the Strathclyde Bards, presents ancient tales in the dramatic storytelling style
associated with the bards.
1:30 in the Chapel