Featured Performers:
SOLAS -
Saturday
 Solas has been called the most popular, influential, and exciting Celtic band to ever emerge from the United States. With the addition of Irish singer/flautist Mairead Phelan - the band's latest vocal discovery, ..more...
CATHIE RYAN - Sunday
 In a 2006 survey over thirty-five million Americans claimed Irish ancestry. Names like John F. Kennedy and Eugene O'Neill come to mind. Add to that list Cathie Ryan - named Irish Female Vocalist of the Decade by the Irish American News. More...
ENTER the HAGGIS - Saturday
 More than a party band with bagpipes, their music, while infectious, danceable and fraught with sing-along choruses, consistently demonstrates conscience and conviction. More...
VISHTEN - Saturday
 The Acadian quartet Vishten hails from Canadian Maritimes. Their stage show creates the joy and energy of the ceilidh or "kitchen party," community gatherings where all are welcome to sing, play and dance. More...
JAMES KEELAGHAN - Sunday
 When asked for his early influences, Canadian songwriter James Keelaghan first credits “…traditional Irish and English ballads Liam Clancy, Ewan MacColl”. On Keelaghan's latest CD A Few Simple Verses, he partners with English folk icon Jez Lowe on a new song.. more.
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Local & Regional Celtic Artists!
Click HERE to download the 2008 Artist Application
Applications due no later that May 23, 2008
- World-famous Celtic musicians
- Regional musicians, dancers and pageantry performers
- Jams & workshops conducted by headliners
- Brand new Faerie Wood, an enchanted place for adults
- Living history encampments
- Scottish Athletic Demonstrations
- Animals of the Celtic Lands
- Kid’s Area
- Huge Marketplace
- Accessible to all
Proceeds benefit KVMR community-based non-profit radio, based in Nevada City, broadcasting to the Sierra foothills, greater Sacramento region, Truckee and Tahoe.
May we suggest camping at the fairgrounds? There is a quiet area and a “party” area. The camp has toilet and shower facilities. It’s an inexpensive alternative to motels. See the Ticket and FAQ pages for more details.
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Early Bird Discount Ends at Midnight July 31!
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MOLLY'S REVENGE
with Moira Smiley
 Molly's Revenge celebrates the release of their seventh CD with a main stage appearance at the 2008 Celtic Festival joined by award-winning vocalist and accordionist Moira Smiley. .. more.
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he KVMR Celtic Festival offers two days of wonderful entertainment and education, brings together people of all ages and backgrounds in a magical setting of music, dance, sports, history and culture. 
