by Rodger Hara – – –

Celtic Harvest Festival Edgewater, September 20-21 at Citizens Park, Edgewater, CO W/Colcannon, The Indulgers, Celtic Friends, the commoners, Rare Ould Times, Stubby
Shillelaghs, Denver and District Pipe Band and Highland Dancers, Wick School of Irish
Dance, Colorado Welsh Society, Ren Scots, Dogs of the British Isles, HawkQuest, Airbound Bungee Jumping andIrish and Highland dancing, pipers, farmers market, children’s area, story-telling, clan tents, calling of the clans and bonfire on Saturday night, food and fun, lots of
merchandise from local artists, merchants and vendors. Cost $2.00 Info at www.celticharvestfestivaledgewater.com
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Spanish Peaks International Celtic Music Festival, September 26-29 at Walsenburg, La Veta, Gardner and Cuchara in Huerfano County, CO W/FullSet, Will Woodson, Ed Miller, Margaret Bennett, Jessie Burns, Eric Thorin, Sean McComiskey, Adam Agee, Jon Sousa, Mairtin de Cogain, Alison Bell, Aine Minogue, Tanya Perkins, Deb and David Kolacny, Stuart Hayner, Jim Remington, Arlene Patterson, Dominique Dodge and Kelly Stewart and Harp Retreat, instrument, dance and singing workshops, seminars, story-telling, concerts, incredible music and cráic, demonstrations, classes, singing, sessions, céilidh and lots of brilliant fellowship. Cost: Prices vary according to event – check the website (some events free)
Info: www.celticmusicfest.com
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McPherson Kansas Scottish Festival and Highland Games, September 27-28 at Lakeside Park, McPherson, KS. W/City of McPherson Pipe Band, Smithfield Fair, Tullamore, Earl Grey in the Morning,
And Highland Dance and Pipe Band Competitions, Irish Dance, Scottish Heavy Athletics, Country Dance, clogging, clan tents, genealogy, food, merchandise, Kirkin’ O’ the Tartan, Falcons & Raptors, Highland Cows, Clydesdales, Border Collies Herding Sheep.
Cost: $15 Saturday, $12 Sunday. Children 12 and under admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult. Youth aged 13 through 17 – $3 Info at www.macfestival.org
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Aztec Highland Games & Celtic Festival, October 4 & 5, at Riverside Park in Aztec New Mexico. Includes the 1st Annual Four Corners Highland Games Regional Championship; Celtic music including the Wicked Tinkers; Scottish Dance Exhibitions, Bagpipe Band Exhibitions, children’s activities, Clan Tents, food and merchandise vendors, and local beer and wine. Celebrate the culture of the Scottish Highlands with an American Southwest twist!
Cost: Free 12 and Under, Vary by event, $10,$15, $20
Info: Email: [email protected] Phone: (505) 716-3003 or (505) 419-7526