Southern Maryland Celtic Festival - April 28, 2012

April 28, 2012 marks the 34^th year for the oldest Celtic celebration in Maryland. Chosen in 2000 by Congressman Steny Hoyer to represent Southern Maryland in the national "Local Legacy" project of the Library of Congress’ Bicentennial celebration, The Southern Maryland Celtic Festival and Highland Gathering highlights the heritage of the Breton, Cornish, Irish, Manx, Scots, and Welsh.

The festival is scheduled on the last Saturday of April every year from 10 AM to 6 PM Rain or Shine on the 560-acre Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum. Look for our flyers each year so you can start inviting friends and neighbors to go with you and share our common heritage (or learn about someone elses!). While the park will allow pets, it would be less stressful for them if you left your furry friends at home.

More than 50 clans and societies have information to share. Three performing stages offer continuous music and dance featuring internationally known recording artists and groups. Watch craft and country-dance demonstrations and listen to harp, and Scottish fiddling while storytellers weave tales near grazing sheep alongside historical displays, crafts and food. There is a Celtic market place for foods and gifts provides an old world atmosphere. All-day Competitions include pipers, fiddlers, highland dancers, athletes, drummers, pipebands and celtic harpers. After closing ceremonies, join us in the dance pavilion for the evening ceili.

It's always a good idea to bring an extra set of car keys to their vehicle - just in case. Additionally, if you plan to stay past dark we recommend having a flashlight.

Download The Schedule (PDF)!

All Lost and found, including human beings, should report to the General Admission gate for pick up.

Admission at Gate the Day of the Event

$20 Adults (13 and over)
Children (under 13) Free with the purchase of an Adult Ticket
$15 Senior (65 and over)
$15 With Current Military ID

Advanced Sales ONLY available online.

$15 Adult Advance Sale Tickets

Click Here to Get Festival Tickets
For a brochure write:

The Celtic Festival
P.O. Box 209
Prince Frederick, MD 20678

or Telephone: 443-975-0972.
or Email: Festival@cssm.org

Available Accomodations

Lodging for the festival is available in the following hotels
in Prince Frederick, MD:

Spring Hill Suites by Mariott 410-414-5217;
Super 8 Motel 410-535-8668;
Holiday Inn Express 410-535-6800;

In Solomons:

Hilton Garden Inn 410-326-0303 Sponsor
Holiday Inn Select 410-326-6311
Comfort Inn 410-326-6303.

For more information go to: www.mdisfun.org and select Southern region or for bed and breakfast go to: www.marylandbb.com select Southern region and then select Solomon's.