Celtic Lands Culture Fest
Celtic Lands Culture Fest
March 9 & 10, 2013
The 14th annual Celtic Lands Culture Fest offers an array of folklore and art from Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Marvel at the fast and fancy footwork of traditional Celtic dancers, listen to Celtic folk tales told by skilled storytellers, enjoy music by local Celtic musicians and shop the vendors’ booths for authentic wares and baked goods.
Saturday, March 9
Rotunda
Celtic Lands Marketplace
Shop for Celtic inspired merchandise and goods. Ever wondered where your surname came from? Be sure to visit our historical research vendor located next to the Museum of Natural History & Science!
10 a.m. to 5 p.m
Passport to the World Stage
1 p.m. Erickson Academy of Irish Dance
2 p.m. Cincinnati Highland Dancers
3 p.m. McGing Irish Dancers
4 p.m. Ohio Valley Scottish Society
4:30 p.m. Cincinnati Caledonian Society
Museum Concourse (near OMNIMAX® entrance)
Crafts for the Family
Design and make your own Celtic crafts!
Saturday and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.
Cincinnati Dining Room
Harp workshop with Holly Pratt
2 p.m.
Reakirt Auditorium
Macbeth by William Shakespeare (full production)
Presented by the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company.
$8 Members; $10 non-Members. Call (513) 287-7001 for tickets or buy tickets on the day of the show.
2 p.m.
Celtic Rhythm Dancers
See a sampler of traditional ceili dances, singing, and the latest incarnation of the always popular a capella.
4 p.m.
Duke Energy Children’s Museum
Bardic Tales
Join us for a glimpse into this ancient form of storytelling.
2 p.m.
Illuminated Letters
The Celts are known for their books of beautiful and ornate letters. Now it’s your turn to illuminate a letter of your own!
3 p.m.
Cincinnati Highland Dancers
Scottish dancing at its best! Enjoy this special performance by the Highland Dancers.
3:30 p.m.
Riley School of Irish Music
Join us as we celebrate the unique sounds of Irish music!
4:45 p.m.
Sunday, March 10
Rotunda
Celtic Lands Market Place
Shop for Celtic inspired merchandise and goods. Ever wondered where your surname came from? Be sure to visit our historical research vendor located next to the Museum of Natural History & Science!
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Passport to the World Stage
12:30 p.m. Riley School of Irish Music
2 p.m. Ohio Valley Scottish Society
3 p.m. Cincinnati Highland Dancers: Cincinnati's Official Highland Dance Group
3:30 p.m. Celtic Rhythm Dancers: See a sampler of traditional ceili dances, singing, and the latest incarnation of the always popular a capella
4:15 p.m. Dark Moll
Museum Concourse (near Omnimax® entrance)
Crafts for the Family
Design and make your own Celtic crafts.
Saturday and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.
Reakirt Auditorium
Cincinnati Harpers Robin
A local group of harp players
1 p.m.
McGing Irish Dancers
Award winning Irish dancers
2 p.m.
Erickson Academy of Irish Dance
3:30 p.m.
Silver Arm
4:30 p.m.
Duke Energy's Children's Museum
Cincinnati Highland Dancers
Scottish Dancing at its best! Enjoy this special performance by the Highland Dancers.
1:30 p.m.
Celtic Knots
Discover the beauty of the Celtic knot, and make one of your very own!
2 p.m.
Riley School of Irish Music
2:30 p.m
Illuminated Letters
The Celts are known for their books of beautiful and ornate letters. Now it’s your turn to illuminate a letter of your own!
3 p.m.
Riley School of Irish Music
3:30 p.m.
Buy Tickets
Activities in the Rotunda and surrounding areas are free. Activities in our museums are free for Members or included with your All Museums Pass for $12.50 for adults and $8.50 for children.
Hours
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 9
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 10
Thank you to our supporting partner:
"Luxottica’s culture of embracing employee diversity supports initiatives within our community and expands the way we see the world. The Passport to the World at Cincinnati Museum Center exemplifies such a program. Additionally, Luxottica is the founding global sponsor for OneSight, a non-profit committed to providing eye care and eyewear to underprivileged people around the world, literally helping them see a world of possibilities. We celebrate our 23rd year of service in our own city in 2012."
- Jason Singh, Director of OneSight