2nd Annual Celtic Festival March 26, 2009

Dahlonega Celtic Music Festival
Entertainers Join us for Dahlonega's 2nd Annual Celtic Music Festival and enjoy exciting concerts by Highland Way, Alex Beaton and Emerald Rose to name a few!

Don't miss the workshops and demonstrations, concerts and dance!

Explore downtown Dahlonega and enjoy the Artists and Vendors booths, as well as sample traditional Celtic culinary delights!

Mark your calendar for March 27, 28 and 29, 2009!
Friday, March 27, 2009

A new addition to the festival this year will be the Celtic Golf Tournament, held at Achasta Golf Club, A Jack Nicklaus Signature Design. Don’t miss this 2:00pm shotgun start, Irish 4 Ball Format Tournament. To follow, a traditional Celtic meal, including Chef carved Steamship of Corn Beef with traditional sides of Braised Cabbage, New Potatoes, Rolls and Rhubarb Bread and Butter Pudding. Can’t join the golf and dinner fun, don’t miss the casual outdoor concert to kick off our second annual Celtic Music Festival.
www.dahlonegacelticmusicfestival.comSaturday, March 28, 2009

Located in Historic Downtown Dahlonega, including Hancock Park, located just off of the Downtown Square. A new addition to the festival is the Celtic Village, where visitors can enjoy workshops and demonstrations, storytellers, music and dance! Explore downtown Dahlonega and enjoy the Artists and Food Vendors booths, as well as sample savory and sweet culinary delights!

Festival starts at 11:00am with workshops scheduled throughout the day with a concert by Emerald Rose at 4:00pm. Join us later that evening for a traditional Tattoo / Parade around the Downtown Square. Don’t miss this exciting event as music fills the air with tradition and patriotism!

Later that night, the Highland Way Concert begins at NGCSU Natural Sciences Auditorium. Highland Way is from San Diego, under the direction of Brian Caldwell of Glasgow, Scotland and has received rave reviews for their blend of traditional Scottish music, both instrumental and vocal. From the San Diego and Seaside Scottish Highland Games, their superb blend of vocals, instrumentation, and unique arrangements are why Highland Way is one of the most acclaimed on the southern California circuit.
Sunday, March 29, 2009

Festival starts at 12:00pm, with workshops and demonstrations located in the Celtic Village in Hancock Park along with music and dance! The Celtic Artists, Vendor and Food Delights will be available in downtown Dahlonega, while pipers play their festive tunes!

At 7:00pm, Alex Beaton, beloved Scottish folksinger, will be in concert at NGCSU Natural Sciences Auditorium. Alex's impressive musical career spans four decades and includes the creation of Glenfinnan Music, which offers a collection of nineteen albums dedicated to traditional Scottish music and a triple feature DVD, Alex Beaton's Scotland: A Musical Travelogue of Scotland. Everywhere Alex performs, this quintessential entertainer delights audiences with his rich baritone voice, virtuoso guitar playing and engaging stage presence. Alex's talent is showcased by a body of music ranging from ballads such as "The Loch Tay Boat Song," to rousing anthems like "Flower of Scotland," to his classic children's favorite "Coulter's Candy."

For more information, please visit www.dahlonegacelticmusicfestival.com.

If you are an Artist / Vendor and would like to receive a Marketplace Application, please email Amy Booker at amy@dahlonega.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call the Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce at 706-864-3711.

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