Celebrate the cultural heritage of Celtic peoples from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany and Galicia and their influence on Appalachia with a daylong festival by the bonnie banks of the Youghiogheny River in the Town Park in Friendsville, Maryland. 

Family friendly event featuring traditional and contemporary Celtic music, Irish and Scottish dancing, Highland athletes, Pipe & Drum bands, Clans, living history and educational presentations, Celtic Marketplace, Bairns (Children’s) activities area, and many activities planned throughout the day. Bring the family! 

Visit gccelticfestival.com for developing details about workshops and scheduled musical events.

Within 3 hours of Washington, Baltimore, and Pittsburgh, and only 15 minutes from the Deep Creek Lake resort area. 

Other info:

• Free parking on site nearby
• Tour bus accessible
• Handicapped accessible and parking
• Indoor and outdoor venues
• Rain or Shine! Plenty of cover and seating.