Matoaca, VA, Celtic Fest

**Finn** · 28th April 12, 05:45 PM

Hello All,

Just today I was on a bike ride in rural Central Virginia and saw signs for "A Jeep Thing" and "Celtic Fest". Yep, they're the same event in Matoaca, VA.

Represented were the St. Andrew's Legion of Richmond, VA, the Metro Richmond Police Emerald Society and the Scots Guard. Most of the pipers & drummers wore leather Outback cowboy hats as a unifying piece of uniform. There was a great diversity in tartans with Black Watch being most common. I only saw one clan tent for Ross.

There were Native Americans, Civil War & Viet Nam War reenactors also. The Jeeps were Willy's-era/brand. A jazz band from Fort Lee was to have played at 2pm.

I intend to go back next year kilted. Hope to see others from here.

**Mael Coluim** · 28th April 12, 07:31 PM

Maybe we can arrange a meet up, Finn! And maybe even a bike ride!

**Finn** · 29th April 12, 06:30 AM

Sir,

It would be a great pleasure!

**Jerry** · 29th April 12, 07:33 AM

My wife and I were there, but left early due to the cold. My Chemo has left me with absolutely no tolerance for cold damp weather, so we left after the X Band played. We will be going back next year. Oh yes, admission is free.