The Ohio Celtic Festival

10/22/2024

"Halloween originated from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter, or the "darker half" of the year. Celebrated on the night of October 31st, the Celts believed that during Samhain, the boundary between the worlds of the living and the dead became blurred, and spirits could return to Earth.

As Christianity spread, the holiday became merged with the Christian observance of All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows, on November 1st. The evening before All Hallows came to be known as All Hallows' Eve, and eventually, Halloween.

Many of the traditions associated with Halloween, such as costumes and lighting bonfires, have roots in the ancient Samhain festival. Over time, Halloween has evolved into the more commercial, community-focused event we know today, with activities like trick-or-treating, pumpkin carving, and dressing up in costumes."

10/08/2024

TBT!
Has it been 8 years?
Credit: karjr629

The Kilkennys performing "Finnegan's Wake" at their evening show at the Ohio Celtic Festival in Eastlake, Ohio on August 13, 2016.

10/04/2024

To all dance enthusiasts! Share your talents and be a part of this! Yes, are welcome!

08/29/2024

08/29/2024

Support the Celtic Festival with a Special Edition T-Shirt!

Dear The Ohio Celtic Festival :

We are excited to announce the launch of our exclusive Celtic Festival T-shirts! By purchasing one of these beautifully designed shirts, you're not only getting a unique piece of festival memorabilia but also helping to support our vibrant community and keep the festival spirit alive.

Why Purchase?

Support the Festival: Proceeds from every sale directly contribute to our festival, ensuring we can continue to celebrate our rich Celtic heritage year after year.Show Your Pride: Wear your Celtic pride on your sleeve—literally! Limited Edition: These shirts are a limited run, so grab yours while you can!🎁 Special Offer: The first 50 purchases will receive free shipping!

Thank you for your support and thanks for sharing!

08/23/2024

Speaking to a government employee after a calamity and being dismissed with, "We are not an insurance company," is not only unprofessional and unacceptable but also incredibly rude and condescending. It shows a lack of empathy and respect for the very people who contribute to their salary through taxes. Government employees have a responsibility to serve the public with dignity and understanding, especially in times of crisis. This kind of response is a stark reminder of the need for accountability and respect in public service!

08/15/2024

I know how much heart and soul you poured into making the special, and it’s heartbreaking to see all that hard work disrupted by forces beyond your control.

Please know that your efforts did not go unnoticed. Everyone who was looking forward to this event knows how much passion and dedication you invested in it. You brought people together, created excitement, and built something that truly mattered. That energy and spirit can never be taken away.

It’s perfectly okay to feel down right now—anyone would. But I want to remind you that this isn’t the end of your journey. You’ve shown remarkable resilience and creativity in bringing this event to life, and those qualities will carry you through this setback.

When the time is right, I have no doubt that you’ll come back stronger, with an event that’s even more incredible than before.

In the meantime, please lean on those around you who care about you. You don’t have to go through this alone, and we’re all here to support you in any way we can. We love you, Pat!

08/10/2024

What can we say? There are no words ...

08/10/2024

Very selfless! Thank you Lake Erie Distillery ! See you!
LET'S GO! 12-7pm today!

08/10/2024

See you at noon - 7 pm at the Lake Erie Distillery, Willoughby!

Micro Craft Distillery producing only the highest quality products from locally sourced ingredients.

Distiller's of No. 1 selling Dill Pickle Vodka in Ohio.