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Save the Date: The 11th Annual Celtic Calling!Mark your calendars! The 11th Celtic Calling is officially taking place from March 3rd–7th, 2027 in Charleston, WV.
Get ready for a vibrant celebration of Celtic arts, culture, and traditions, featuring a rich mix of music, dance, education, athleticism, and family fun. As a reminder of our community's incredible spirit, we are the proud record holders of the 2022 Guinness World Record for the ‘Largest Gathering of People Wearing Unicorn Horns’ (Scotland's national animal)!
What to Expect
We are bringing back many of your favorite staple events from over the years, complete with exciting new twists and flair:
Athletics: 5K Kilt Run/2K Walk, Irish Road Bowling, and Children’s Highland Games
Culture & Family Fun: Celtic Brunch, Clan tents, Crafters, Children’s Crafts, a Dog Show for Celtic & all breeds, Open Mic Poetry, Kirkin o'the Tartans church service, Library Events, the George Daugherty Tall Stories Competition, and Playwright Competitions
The Capitol Street Parade: Showcasing the Kanawha Valley Pipes and Drums, the Beni Kedem Highlanders, Unicorns, the Appalachian Lads and Lassies Dancers, the Lincoln County Cloggers, Mary Louise King, Jim Wallace, and Clans and Costumes.
Film & Theater: WVIFF Film and Celtic Theater stage readings of five one-act plays
Featured Music
Acoustic music sessions, musical acts to be announced. We are thrilled to announce that this year's FOOTMAD Concert will feature the acclaimed Irish traditional music duo Caroline Keane and Tom Delany, bringing their dynamic concertina and uilleann pipes performances all the way from Ireland!
Get Involved
Would you like to support the festival? Please contact us if you would like information on our sponsorship packages or want to help out in any other way.
For all the latest updates, follow us on Facebook and at www.celticcalling.org
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Charleston, West Virginia, United States
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