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17th September 13, 12:05 PM
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Chesapeake Celtic Festival
The 'Chesapeake Celtic Festival' will be the weekend of October 5 & 6. This festival bills itself as a celebration of the Celtic nations of Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cornwall, Isle of Man, Brittany and Asturias & Galicia (Spain). This year the entertainment includes the Ocean City, MD Pipe and Drum Band, IONA and Moch Pryderi, in addition to all the usual activities and events. Information can be found here.
This event is held at an outdoor living history museum called Furnace Town, near Snow Hill, on the Eastern Shore of Maryland (Delmarva) just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean or the Chesapeake Bay.
It's a lovely setting in the woods with various period buildings and a large, mid 1800's blast furnace on the river bank.
I got my first kilt from a vender (AmeriKilt) at this event about four years ago and, well... you all know what that started.
Susan and I have attended this event for several years now and are planning to attend again this year though not sure which day yet.
Hopefully we will see some of you there!
Nile
Last edited by Nile; 17th September 13 at 12:08 PM.
Simon Fraser fought as MacShimidh, a Highland chief… wrapped and belted in a plaid over the top of his linen shirt, like his ordinary kinsmen. He put a bonnet on his head, and stuck the Fraser emblem, a sprig of yew, in it. With the battle cry, A'Chaisteal Dhunaidh and the scream of the pipes, they charged to battle. "The Last Highlander" Sara Fraser
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17th September 13, 02:02 PM
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Woohoo, Moch Pryderi is my hometown Celtic band. All the musicians will deny knowing me though. I'm not the sort that they want to cohort!  They will be playing this weekend here at the Fredericksburg Welsh Festival.
The Chesapeake Celtic Festival was the first Celtic Festival I attended. It was many years ago when I was a big time cyclist knocking at century rides and rode in The Sea Gull Century.
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17th September 13, 07:45 PM
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Ern, I look forward to hearing Moch Pryderi. I've never heard them but, I've heard a lot of good about them. OK, now I'm going to be sure to talk to them (and I'll deny knowing you too! Ha, ha!).
Ironically, The Chesapeake Celtic Festival was the first Celtic Festival I attended as well. I got my first kilt from a vender there (a saffron utility kilt) and slipped into the back of the nearby Print House Exhibit and put it on.
Nile
Simon Fraser fought as MacShimidh, a Highland chief… wrapped and belted in a plaid over the top of his linen shirt, like his ordinary kinsmen. He put a bonnet on his head, and stuck the Fraser emblem, a sprig of yew, in it. With the battle cry, A'Chaisteal Dhunaidh and the scream of the pipes, they charged to battle. "The Last Highlander" Sara Fraser
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17th September 13, 09:06 PM
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I'm sure you'll enjoy them. I didn't have your wisdom to get a kilt then.
Enjoy the festival and I look forward to the pics!
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18th September 13, 10:43 AM
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1st October 13, 05:42 PM
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Ok... It's this weekend, October 5 & 6, the Chesapeake Celtic Festival. Over here on Delmarva (Maryland's Eastern Shore) just south of Salisbury, MD at Furnace Town (near Snow Hill, MD). The link above will take you to their web site.
Susan and I are planning to attend on Saturday and I will be wearing my X Marks, dandelion.
Is anyone else planning to go?
Nile
Simon Fraser fought as MacShimidh, a Highland chief… wrapped and belted in a plaid over the top of his linen shirt, like his ordinary kinsmen. He put a bonnet on his head, and stuck the Fraser emblem, a sprig of yew, in it. With the battle cry, A'Chaisteal Dhunaidh and the scream of the pipes, they charged to battle. "The Last Highlander" Sara Fraser
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1st October 13, 06:30 PM
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The weather is supposed to be perfect for both days. The temperature will be in the lower 80's but, since this event is in the woods, out of the sun, it should be a little cooler (just right).
Any way, Hope to see you there.
Nile
Simon Fraser fought as MacShimidh, a Highland chief… wrapped and belted in a plaid over the top of his linen shirt, like his ordinary kinsmen. He put a bonnet on his head, and stuck the Fraser emblem, a sprig of yew, in it. With the battle cry, A'Chaisteal Dhunaidh and the scream of the pipes, they charged to battle. "The Last Highlander" Sara Fraser
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5th October 13, 08:13 PM
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5th October 13, 08:29 PM
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Pictures - Chesapeake Celtic Festival 2013
The following are pictures of some of the entertainment.
 The ever popular Iona is a favorite at this festival. 
 Moch Pryderi was excellent; a diverse and talented group if there ever was one. (Ern, you were wrong, wrong wrong; you suggested that they would deny knowing you but, the opposite was true, they spoke very (and I mean "VERY") highly of you.
  
Nile
Last edited by Nile; 5th October 13 at 08:31 PM.
Simon Fraser fought as MacShimidh, a Highland chief… wrapped and belted in a plaid over the top of his linen shirt, like his ordinary kinsmen. He put a bonnet on his head, and stuck the Fraser emblem, a sprig of yew, in it. With the battle cry, A'Chaisteal Dhunaidh and the scream of the pipes, they charged to battle. "The Last Highlander" Sara Fraser
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5th October 13, 09:03 PM
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