ANNUAL FLAGSTAFF CELTIC FESTIVAL

~ The Northern Arizona Celtic Heritage Society Appreciates Our Volunteers ~

The Board of Directors of NACHS is grateful for the dedicated, hardworking, and enthusiastic volunteers who are involved with all aspects of our festival.

Without YOU, this festival simply would not happen. Thank you.

11th Annual ARIZONA HIGHLAND CELTIC FESTIVAL ~ July 19 and 20, 2008

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Foxglenn Park
4200 East Butler Avenue
Flagstaff, AZ 86004

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Adults: 1-day: $10; 2-days: $15
Children 3-12 years: 1-day: $4; 2-days: $6

Festival Related Events Include

Friday Night: FREE Concert, Heritage Square, Downtown 6pm to 8pm
Friday Night: Single Malt Whisky Tasting…8ish, (fee charged; must be over 21) Uptown Billiards, 114 North Leroux, Downtown
Saturday Night: Single Malt Whisky Tasting at 7pm $25, (must be over 21), Charly’s in the Weatherford Hotel, 23 N. Leroux St. – Downtown
Saturday Night: Celtic Ceilidh at 8pm…cover charge $5, Charly’s in the Weatherford Hotel, 23 N. Leroux St. – Downtown

PLEASE NOTE: The average temperature for mid-July in Flagstaff is about 80 degrees.

Events:

ENTERTAINMENT:

Diana Gabaldon (time and place to TBD), The Wicked Tinkers, Alex Beaton, Highland Way, The Knockabouts

COMPETITIONS:
Tug o' War, Scottish Athletics, Solo Bagpipe
There will NOT be a Highland Dance competition this year as the national competition is going on the same weekend. However, we do anticipate having dance demonstrations and are currently accepting applications for demonstrators.

CELTIC KIDS CORNER:
A Fun and Educational Archealogical Dig, Oatmeal Toss (very messy and very fun!), and lots more activities and fun stuff

DISPLAYS and EDUCATION:
Plants of the Celtic Regions, Spirits of the Celtic Regions, Celtic geology exhibition, Celtic Societies, NACHS Celtic Education Tent, and more

REENACTMENTS:
Black Powder Demonstration by The 1745 Jacobite Society, The Highland Rogues, The C.R.O.F.T.

WORKSHOPS:
On Celtic music, crafts, language, and more

Please check back here often, as we will update as new information becomes available.

Last updated: January 13, 2008

Please note: NO PETS (except assistance dogs) WILL BE ALLOWED ONTO THE PARK GROUNDS.
Pet owners may consider using the services of:

Canyon Pet Resort
1802 West Kristy Lane, #300
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Telephone: 928.214.9324 or visit www.canyonpetresort.com

Please note: NO ALCOHOL may be brought onto park grounds. This rule will be strictly enforced. Beer, wine, and spirits will be sold at the event.

Directions:

Foxglenn Park is located at 4200 East Butler Avenue, Flagstaff, AZ 86004. We suggest using map programs such as MapQuest, Google, or Yahoo, to create your own specific directions.

Accommodations:

AT EACH OF OUR HOST HOTELS, PLEASE BE SURE TO ASK FOR THE "SPECIAL CELTIC FESTIVAL RATE".
$89.99 -- Travelodge -- 2200 East Butler Avenue Flagstaff, AZ 86004 Telephone: 928.779.6944 Sleeps up to four people -- Pets are okay, at additional charge Reserve before July 1

$110.00 -- Holiday Inn Express -- 2320 East Lucky Lane Flagstaff, AZ 86004 Telephone 928.714.1000 Sleeps up to four people -- Continental breakfast Reserve before June 17

$119.00 -- Radisson Woodlands Hotel -- 1175 W. Rt. 66 Flagstaff, AZ 86001 Telephone: 928.773.8888 Sleeps up to four people -- Restaurant and bar on premises Reserve before June 26

$129.00 -- Little America Hotel -- 2515 East Butler Avenue Flagstaff, AZ 86004 Telephone: 928.779.7900 Kids under 12 are free -- Restaurant and bar on premises Reserve before June 26

Order Tickets:

2008 Ticket Order Form