The 21st Annual Ohio Celtic Festival

Welcome to the Ohio Celtic Festival! We'll feature some of the very best in Celtic music, dance and our children's stage will feature lots of activities and shows for the children.

Of course there's food and beverages in abundance for all ages, and some new events that we're working on. Once again we'll bring you some exciting new musical groups some making their first visit to the greater Cleveland area. New entertainment and features are being added, so we hope you'll check back often. Like us on facebook to stay informed.

Our mission is to once again bring you a festival where the whole family can enjoy themselves at a very reasonable price. We hope you'll spend a day with us and enjoy some of the music, song, and dance, not only from our Irish heritage but also from around the world.

Want to become a Sponsor?

We are excited about our move to the Mentor Civic Center and the new amphitheater to showcase our Ohio Celtic Festival. We welcome sponsors to help us with this move and join us on September 20-22 for three days of Celtic music song and dance.

For information please contact Annie Bowen at (216) 870-0268 or email sponsor@ohiocelticfest.com.

Want to Volunteer?

Lots of fun (and perks!) if you volunteer at the event. Email volunteer@ohiocelticfest.com for more information.

Want to be a Vendor at the Ohio Celtic Festival?

The Food, Drink and Special Products made available by our select group of vendors help make Ohio Celtic Festival a must-visit event for the entire family. We can't wait to eat, drink and go shopping! Contact email for merchandise vendors: vendors-merchandise@ohiocelticfest.com and for food vendors contact: vendors-food@ohiocelticfest.com.

Want to Entertain the Ohio Celtic Festival?

Musicians from Ireland, Canada and points across the U.S. as well as local musicians will perform Irish dance and performances of traditional, folk and Irish rock music. Irish bagpipe bands, ceili dance bands, set dancing and ceili dance workshops will all be part of the fun. We would love to have you join us. Please contact us for specific information about performing and entertaining at our festival. Email entertainment@ohiocelticfest.com

Entertainment

Off Kilter
Florida | web site
The musical talent coupled with outrageous stage antics makes Off Kilter a must see band. The band recently ended an 18 year run as one of the most popular bands at Walt Disney World in Florida.
American Rogues
Canada | web site
Drawing favourable comparisons to Wolfstone, Afro Celt Sound System, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, symphonies, and Japanese taiko groups, this American/Canadian group has electrified audiences on three continents for many years.
The Narrowbacks
New York | web site
The Narrowbacks are a fresh voice for songs and stories old and new. After some late night sing songs, a couple whiskeys and a few lost jobs we came up with a young punk attitude that found itself running through the veins of an old time folk band.
Screaming Orphans
Ireland | web site
The Screaming Orphans are four sisters with the good fortune to have been raised in the magic of Bundoran in County Donegal, Ireland.
Gaelic Brew
Ireland | web site
Ireland's Most Popular Traditional Irish Ballad Band with a lively Rock Sensability from Cork Ireland.
Colm Keegan
Ireland | web site
Multi-award winning Irish singer Colm Keegan is best known as one of the Principal singers Celtic Thunder. Colm may still only be in his 20s but has already achieved an extensive career to date...
The Byrne Brothers
Ireland | web site
The Byrne Brothers and Dad Tommy are Ireland's biggest band on social media! Their Show combines explosive foot stomping Jigs & Reels with world class Irish Dancing and they sing too.
New Barleycorn
Cleveland | web site
The New Barleycorn present their live Irish show with vitality, passion and a touch of humor, singing and playing both contemporary folk and traditional Celtic songs and music, which they have...
Marys Lane
Cleveland | web site
The band Marys Lane is rock, and reel, but most of all, the good times roll. Their Cleveland Rock roots are evident. Everyone comes, everyone joins in, one way or another, and everyone leaves wishing the night would never end.
Brigid's Cross
Cleveland | web site
Formed in 1996, Paul Baker, Peggy Goonan-Baker and Richie Reece (since 2002) bring an eclectic collection of music to the stage. From true-to-heritage traditional music to contemporary pieces...
No Strangers Here
Cleveland | web site
Pat Hoynes along with three others started a group in 2002 called Wasted at the Wake. Bob Crawford joined the band in 2004 and Larry Bachtel who plays the bag pipes plus many other instruments joined.
Mad Macs
Cleveland
Mad Macs are an Irish/Celtic band from Cleveland. A great blend of modern and traditional Irish and Celtic music for your listening enjoyment.
Andrew McManus
Ireland | web site
Singer-songwriter and Celtic artist from Armagh, Northern Ireland now living, creating and performing around Cleveland, Ohio.
Padraig Stevens with Leo Moran of the Saw Doctors
web site
From the famous Sawdoctors, Leo Moran and Padraig Stevens will perform lots of your favorite Sawdoctor songs.
Donál Clancy & Rory Makem
Ireland | web site
See one of the limited performances of Donál Clancy and Rory Makem, sons of the famed legendary Irish singers Tommy Makem and Liam Clancy known as as Makem and Clancy.
Irish Dancers
Murphy Irish Arts
Cleveland | web site
Leneghan Academy of Irish Dance
Cleveland | web site

Bagpipe Bands

Irish American Club East Side
Pipes and Drums
Cleveland | web site
The Black Sheep Pipes and Drums
Cleveland, Ohio | web site
Jack McDonough Fife & Drum Corp.
Cleveland
Red Hackle Pipes and Drums
Cleveland, Ohio | web site
Great Lakes Pipe Band
Cleveland, Ohio | web site

Children's Area

Come join us for crafts, inflatables and much more!

FESTIVAL HOURS
9/20/19	5:00	-	11:30
9/21/19	Noon	-	11:30
9/22/19	Noon	-	8:00
On Sunday gates open at 9:30am for 10:30am Mass. Times subject to change! GET SPONSOR INFO GET VENDOR INFO GET VOLUNTEER INFO

Ticket Prices

Kids 12 and under FREE each day
Seniors, military and students with current ID are $9

Pre-sale tickets

Pre-sale 1 day ticket: $9.00
Pre-sale Weekend Pass: $25.00

Gate Price tickets

Friday: $10.00
Saturday and Sunday $12.00
Seniors, military and students (ID required) $9.00
On Sunday bring 2 non perishable food items and admission is $5.00 from 9:30am to 11:00am. All donations go to the St. John Vianney food bank. 10:30 mass with Father Tom Johns.