11th Annual ARIZONA HIGHLAND CELTIC FESTIVAL ~ July 19 and 20, 2008
"Flagstaff Games"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.