Flowers of the Forest
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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
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.
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.
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!
Footsteps Irish Dancers
Footsteps Irish Dancers, The Thunderclap of Delmarva. They will perform ‘Emerald Fire’, featuring 4 new dances and all new costumes as part of the 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'.
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
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
STORY TELLING
Jetta Reynolds
Storyteller Jetta Reynolds will take
listeners on a flight of fantasy with
her dramatic presentations of the
old tales.
3PM in the Chapel and around grounds both days.
listeners on a flight of fantasy with
her dramatic presentations of the
old tales.
3PM in the Chapel and around grounds both days.