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FOOTMAD presents Téada from Dublin, Ireland

As part of the 3rd annual Celtic Calling festival, Téada brings the authentic music of Ireland to Charleston's downtown art scene. Téada, now firmly established as one of Irish music's leading exponents on the international world music stage, continues to be driven by a fascination with the timeless, expressive force of traditional tunes inherited from previous generations of musicians. Since 2001, Téada, has evolved to frequent headline performances at major music festivals throughout the US, Canada, Europe, Israel and Australia. Admission: $20 general, $15 seniors, $10 students, children under 13 and Americorps/VISTA free

Mountain State Art & Craft Fair

A tradition since West Virginia's Centennial of 1963, this event is known as "The Granddaddy of Art & Craft Fairs." The 4-day Fair features more than 100 artisans, music, food and culture in five villages that made early Appalachia special: Celtic, Italian, German, Swiss, and The Americas.

21st Annual Wheeling Celtic Celebration

Wheeling Celtic Celebration features live, continuous Entertainment, Celtic Marketplace, Children's Activity Area, and Authentic Celtic Foods. Saturday Entertainment Schedule 11:15 - 12:15 Terry Griffith 12:30 - 1:30 Macdonald Pipe Band of Pittsburgh 1:45 - 2:30 Burke Conroy School of Irish Dance 2:45 - 3:30 Gallowglass 3:45 - 4:45 NaGaels 5:00 - 5:45 Gypsy Cowboys 6:00 - 7:30 Brigid's Cross 8:00 - 9:00 Mike Gallagher 9:30 - 11:00 Bastard Bearded Irishmen

Celtic Calling Kilt Run/Walk

Wear your best kilt for the 4th annual Kilt Run/Walk. The 5K course runs to and through Spring Hill Cemetery.

Scottish Festival & Celtic Gathering–Cancelled

EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE WEATHER CONDITIONS. The event may be at a later date, check back soon for determination. We will have the events, exhibitors and activities you have come to expect … pipe bands, professional entertainers, heavy athletics, living history presentations, Scottish goods vendors, Scottish country dancing, dancing competitions, piping competitions, sheep herding demonstrations, genealogy assistance … and much more. Friday night has a Ceilidh, a party with music, food and conversation. The main Festival is on Saturday all day at the Bridgeport City Park. On Saturday evening we have a concert with our professional entertainers.at the Bridgeport High School. On Sunday, there is a Kirkin of the Tartans, a short parade in downtown Clarksburg followed by a church service at the First Presbyterian Church. For more information contact: 304-534-3737; 304-677-6425; 304-677-1062; daa223@juno.com

Wheeling Celtic Celebration

The 20th Annual Wheeling Celtic Celebration will be here before you know it! With some new faces in this familiar place we want to introduce you to our closing act first! The Bastard Bearded Irishmen are bringing their Irish-rock flavor from Pittsburgh to the Wheeling Artisan Center on March 5th from 9:30pm-11pm!

The Shamrock Shore

Limerick, Ireland native Mick Moloney leads a presentation of Irish culture and history at home and abroad.