July is Celtic Festival Month in Canada

Details and web links to the July Festivals in Canada can be found at Transceltic's Index of Celtic Festivals via the tabs above and attached links:

Alamonte Celt Fest (July 6)/Ontario: Celtfest is a fun weekend of Ottawa Valley and Celtic entertainment, performed in the natural amphitheater of Gemmill Park in the heart of Almonte. It is a time to share the historical Celtic traditions with today’s local performers. Celtfest also presents a select group of unique artisans and vendors of specialty goods with a Celtic flair. Our mission is to celebrate and promote the Celtic heritage of the Ottawa Valley through music and dance and to make this accessible to all. We want to give up-and-coming performers an opportunity to display their talents in their home community. To do this, we feature a free event with a number of entertainers who have a Celtic quality, as well as a wide variety of vendors of Celtic goods.

Pictured above - Albannach

Kincardine Scottish Festival & Highland Games (July 7)/Ontario: This is a major North American Celtic festival featuring some of the top acts from the American and Canadian Festival Circuit. This year’s performers include Albannach, The Screaming Orphans, Finger Eleven, Great Lake Swimmer, The Glengarry Bhoys, Crazy maker and The Thogs among others. The festival sponsors stated they are proud to work with and receive support from the Municipality of Kincardine and a number of community groups such as KDSS Robotics Club , the Kincardine Theatre Guild, Bluewater Summer Playhouse, Community Living Kincardine & District, Royal Canadian Legion MacDonald Br. 183 Kincardine, and the Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band.

The Penticton Scottish Festival (July 7)/British Columbia: The Penticton Scottish Festival Society is very pleased to announce that we will be hosting the Fifth Annual Penticton Scottish Festival and Highland Games on July 7, 2018. We are very pleased to be able to keep the historic Penticton Highland Games calendar date of the first Saturday in July on the Highland Games circuit that extends not only throughout British Columbia, Alberta and the North West USA but also across Canada. This one-day event will celebrate Celtic culture with Bagpiping, Drumming, Highland Dancing and Heavy Events competitions along with other activities that will include: Celtic entertainment, children’s activities, Clan information, clothing and equipment booths, food vendors, whisky tastings, beverage garden, and fun for the whole family.

Festival of the Tartans & Highland Games (July 12)/Nova Scotia: The Festival of the Tartans is celebrated every year with a five-day program that is sure to bring out the Scot in everyone, even those without Scottish roots! The Festival of the Tartans celebrates traditional Scottish culture brought to this area by Scottish immigrants more than two centuries ago. There are events for all ages including a Kilted Golf Tournament, Massed Pipe Bands, Highland Dancing Competitions, Scottish Heavy Weight Events, Clan Tents & Genealogy, Pipe Band demonstrations and other outdoor entertainment. Also plan to attend the Tartan Tea at the Opening, the antique car show in downtown New Glasgow and the popular fiddle Concert on Friday evening. Tap your toes and clap your hands to the live Celtic music, and experience the historic Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan Ceremony at the closing.

Canadas Irish Festival on the Miramachi (July 19 - 22)/New Brunswick: Every year, thousands of people gather in Miramichi for jam-packed entertainment!  There is plenty of Irish music and dance plus pubs, a family walking parade and a play.  When you’re ready for a break from the excitement, drop by the Irish Tea Room or enjoy some corned beef & cabbage. Explore this historic city with its breathtaking views of the famous Miramichi River. You’ll meet old friends and make new ones. This year’s Festival features Gerry Roberts, Bob McCallum and Jimmy Lawlor, Melanie Ross, The Sons of the River, Frantically Atlantic, The Nelson Doyle Dancers,  Rob Currie, Three Finger Shot, Raglan Road 4.0, Evans and Doherty, The Miramichi Fiddlers and Irish Tenor Ronan Tynan.

Ireland meets Scotland Celtic Music and Dance Show (July10 thru August 31)/Prince Edward Island: Ireland Meets Scotland is performed every Tuesday and Friday evening at 7:30pm, July 10-Aug 31. The show tells the story, through music and dance, prose and poetry, of Irish and Scottish immigrants in the 1800s meeting in the New World. Performances are held at multiple venues; Beaconsfield Historic House, Charlottetown & Orwell Corner Historic Village, Orwell, PEI.