
CelticFest is a Southern Downs community event run by volunteers
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septeMbER 30 - OctobER 2, 2023
Warwick, Queensland
celticFeST
Warwick Showgrounds
Saturday from 2pm - 10pm
Sunday from 9am - 4pm
Saturday, September 30th from 2pm - 10pm
Sunday, October 1st from 9am - 4pm
celticfringe
various locations:
Warwick + Surrounds
TIMES TBC
September 29th - October 2nd
Time will vary depending on location
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CelticFest Warwick celebrates the Southern Downs’ rich Scottish and Irish heritage as well as contemporary Celtic culture and the natural beauty of the region.
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The main event, CelticFest, will be held Saturday 30 September - Sunday 1 October, at the Warwick Showgrounds, with CelticFringe bringing you satellite events across the region Friday 29 September - Monday 2 October.
CelticFest
Warwick Showgrounds - 18 Kingsford Street
It will run from 2pm-10pm Saturday 30 September and from 9am - 4pm Sunday 1 October, 2023, with so much, almost too much, to see and do:
Saturday 30 September - Irish Night 2pm - 10pm
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Band - Main Stage, Headlined by The Gathering 'kick-arse' Irish Band
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Ceilidh (Celtic bush dance) - Hosted by the Darling Downs Irish Club
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Medieval Village life with Viking battles and Jacobite swordsmanship
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Australian Highland Games Championships
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Highland Coos
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Food & Irish Bar
Sunday 1 October - All Things Celtic 9am - 4pm
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· Australian Highland Games Championships including the Caber Toss
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· Medieval Village life with Viking battles and Jacobite swordsmanship
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· Celtic Bands, Pipe Bands, Buskers
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· Irish and Highland Dancing
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· Gathering of the Clans and Genealogy Experts
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· Celtic Country Markets and Lost Trades
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· Celtic Animals – ‘Highland Coos’ and more cuties to meet
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· Celtic inspired Bar and Food
CelticFringe
CelticFringe will see the region’s people stir their Celtic roots and welcome you to immerse yourself in a range of Celtic experiences. Many are free, with some having an entry fee:
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Inaugural Australian Juvenile Pipe Bands Championships hosted by Scots PGC College
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Downs Explorer Historical Train Trips
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Celtic Bands and Workshops at Club Warwick RSL
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Park Run – Celtic style
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Heritage Trail Walks – open historical buildings including Pringle Cottage & Glengallan Homestead
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Heritage and Art Drive Trails
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Celtic Music at local eateries