Celtfest Ceilidh — November 10

Fall has officially arrived! Join Almonte Celtfest for a casual evening of Celtic and folk music in celebration of the harvest season. There will be snacks and beer available for purchase on site and a fantastic line-up of local talent! Tickets:  $22 and available at Baker Bob’s, from any of the Almonte Celtfest Board members, […]

Revised Sunday schedule

Headliners Vishtèn have been forced to cancel after their flight from the Magdalen Islands was cancelled. Here’s our updated schedule: [dt_divider style=”thin” /] Sunday 12pm – 6pm Gemmill Park Mainstage [dt_vc_list style=”1″ bullet_position=”top” dividers=”true”] 12:05 Monday Night Fiddlers 12:35 Cratur 1:10 O’Connell Scholarship Announcement 1:30 Bytown Dancers 2:00 Kelly Sloan 2:40 Graham Lindsey 3:35 Prize […]

Saturday weather update

The weather does look like showers, but we think we are in the protected part of a larger storm. Last night we had a great sunny evening in the park even though it rained in Pakenham and in Carleton Place. So come on out, bring your lawnchair and your umbrella just in case. It’s going […]

WANTED: Celtfest “Fiddler in Residence”

Almonte Celtfest is looking for an enthusiastic and energetic fiddler to be an ambassador for Almonte Celtfest! We invite fiddlers of the Ottawa Valley to apply to be our first ever “Fiddler in Residence” to help us promote our 20th Festival scheduled July 8 to 10, 2016, Not only will you have a great title […]

Celtic Buskers Wanted!

WANTED: Buskers to play Celtic music on the streets of Almonte during the weekend of Almonte Celtfest (July 11th/12th). If you are interested, please email Jane Hans at [email protected] for more information.