Grab your passport and head to the Cincinnati Museum Center this weekend. Just in time for Saint Patrick’s Day, the museum is featuring a glimpse into Celtic culture with a festival dedicated to the Celts.
Posted: 03/07/2013
CINCINNATI - Travel back in time this weekend at the 14th annual Celtic Lands Culture Fest to explore the folklore and art from Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
The Cincinnati Museum Center is hosting the festival from March 9-10. Enjoy Celtic tales told by skilled storytellers, traditional Celtic dances, authentic music and shop at a variety of vendors' booths.
And if you ever wondered where your surname originally came form, be sure to ask the historical research vendor.
Activities also include a variety of arts and crafts workshops for children.
Below is a list of performances slated for Saturday afternoon:
1 p.m. Erickson Academy of Irish Dance
2 p.m. Cincinnati Highland Dancers
3 p.m. McGing Irish Dancers
4 p.m. Ohio Valley Scottish Society
4:30 p.m. Cincinnati Caledonian Society
Sunday's activities include:
12:30 p.m. Riley School of Irish Music
2 p.m. Ohio Valley Scottish Society
3 p.m. Cincinnati Highland Dancers: Cincinnati's Official Highland Dance Group
3:30 p.m. Celtic Rhythm Dancers
4:15 p.m. Dark Moll
For ticket prices or more information visit http://www.cincymuseum.org/events/passport/celtic-lands-culture-fest .
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