Celtic Village, Music, Dance, Crafters, Coo's and more.

Name: Celtic Village, Music, Dance, Crafters, Coo's and more.
Start: 2026-03-07T10:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-03-07T15:45:00-05:00
Location: City Center Live

Schedule

Sat Mar 07 2026 at 10:30 am to 03:45 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

City Center Live | Charleston, WV

Immerse yourself in music, dance crafts, history and genealogy in THE CELTIC VILLAGE at City Center, Slack Plaza and on one part of Summers Street.
10 30am/Open - 3.45pm/Close
Main Stage: Music, Dance, Dogs, Duelists and Pageant.
Times subject to change.
10.30am: Opening Pipes Tim and Maggie / Kinnfolk
10 45am: Clash of Steel – Duelists of Appalachia/DOA HEMA
11.15am: Kinnfolk – Roanoke based young Celtic duo with their own and traditional compositions. Performing with them Aerialist – CozmicWonderlan our Welsh Dragon.
12 15pm: Celtic Calling Dog Show for Celtic and all breeds, incl. fancy dress.
12.45pm: Kanawha Valley Pipes and Drums
1pm Clash of Steel – Duelists of Appalachia/DOA HEMA
1 30pm – Lincoln County Cloggers
2pm: Pageant with cash prizes to select Gathering Chieftain ($100), Chieftainess ($100), Folk Lore Creature($100) and more. Children members of the court, clansman will receive gift cards or merch.
2.30pm: Kanawha Valley Pipes and Drums, dancers from Appalachian Lads and Lassies
2.45pm: Children’s Tug o War
3- 3.45pm: Kinnfolk – Roanoke based young Celtic duo with their own and traditional compositions and performing with them Aerialist – CozmicWonderlan the Welsh Dragon.
Games Field:
Demonstrations by WV Collar and Elbow Club.
- Collar and Elbow Wrestling - 12.45 and 2.30pm
Children's Mini Highland
(Age sections 5-8 and 9-12) Times
- Toss the Sheaf - t-shirt prizes -1.30pm
- Toss the Caber - t-shirt prizes - 3pm
(Tug O' War - For all Children to participate in, front of stage - 2.30pm)
- Celtic Calling Information Booth and T-shirt Sales
- Clan Tents - Ferguson, Hanna, Campbell and more to be confirmed.
- Over 20 Crafter's set up on Summers Street.Contact [email protected] if you want to set up.
- Civic Organizations
- Wolfhounds of Appalachia
- Appalachian Willow - Demonstrating crafter
- Children's Craft Activities

4pm: PARADE on Capitol Street, will start at Lee Street Triangle and finish at The Boulevard.
Artist bios:
Kinnfolk
The husband and wife duo of Josh and Julie Kinn – weave octave mandolin, bodhrán (Irish drum), and smooth vocal harmonies into their Celtic folk music from the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. From sea shanties and working songs, to trad tunes and Old Time favorites, Kinnfolk’s fresh take on classics blends seamlessly with their original compositions. They share stories as enduring as tartan, spinning yarns steeped in Appalachian charm, enjoying playful banter with the audience. Their shows feel like a kitchen party, where everyone is family, and there’s always room for a dancer. www.kinnfolkmusic.com
Appalachian Lads and Lassies
Appalachian Lads and Lassies are the Scottish/Irish Performance group of the Mountain Dance Studio in Putnam County. The group perform at regional festivals including Vandalia, and Mountain State Craft Fair in Ripley. Principal Chantil McKeny McCormick has been teaching this style for over 25 years having been first introduced to this style by Jane George in 4-H Camps.
Tim Mainland and Maggie Juisel
Tim & Maggie play instrumental folk music. They grew up with it; they have studied it and have traveled throughout the United States, England, Scotland and France looking for it. Their instruments are flutes, bagpipes, whistles, frets, accordion and voice.
https://timandmaggie.net/home
Cozmic Wonderlan
Get ready to be mesmerized by the incredible talents of Cozmic Wonderlan, a dynamic flow artist and aerialist who will perform onstage with Kinnfolk. Known for her breathtaking performances with the lyra, silk hammock, dragon staff, LED flow toys, and fabric fans, Cozmic Wonderlan brings a unique and enchanting energy to every stage she graces.
Lincoln County Cloggers:
LCC are a professional clogging dance team, established over 20 years ago from Lincoln County, WV. Appalachian Clogging is closely related to Irish step dancing, and they strive to keep old-time traditions alive for the next generation. The group has performed at Regional Fairs and Festivals and is currently practicing for the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade
https://www.facebook.com/people/Lincoln-County-Cloggers
Kanawha Valley Pipes And Drums:
The KVPD are one of West Virginia's premier Bagpipe and Drum Bands. First formed as the 130th Highlanders representing the WV National Guard, they became the KVPD in 1998. They perform at Festivals and Parades around WV and members give solo performances as well.
https://m.facebook.com/100036783561316/
“This project is supported with financial assistance from the West Virginia Lottery, Brewer and Company, Caldwell Insurance and WTSQ 88.1FM.
Part of the 10th Celtic Calling Gathering, March 4th-7th: https://celticcalling.org/