24th Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival & Highland Games

September 13 & 14, 2025 | Saturday 10am-10:30pm; Sunday 10am-6:30pm

 

Attractions

Living History

Throughout the weekend you'll see history and culture come alive in various ways, all thanks to those who honor all aspects of Celtic life. Better yet, you can join in! Hear stories, peruse specialty collections, learn about swordfighting, and more.

2025 announcements begin this Summer.

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Clan Village

The history and pride of many Celtic people thrives in the descendants of the original families of Scotland and Ireland, known as Clans. They honor their ancestors by celebrating the traditions and heritage that have held their families together for generations. A visit is highly recommended, as the living history of Clan Village cannot be missed.

2025 announcements begin in late Spring.

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Celtic College

Celebrating history and heritage of the Celts is a priority for the Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival. The Celtic College hosts a series of cultural classes and lectures designed to educate and enlighten you. Here's your chance to learn first-hand about bagpipes, Celtic poetry, genealogy and more- new topics every year. Make sure your visit includes one or more of these FREE classes!

2025 announcements begin this Summer.

Saturday, Sept. 14

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Sunday, Sept. 15

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Animals

Niagara Celtic hosts a wonderful array of demonstrations and hands-on experience with a variety of animals, including breeds direct from the British Isles whenever possible.

2025 announcements begin this Summer.

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Wee Folk Shire

 

Open Saturday, 11am-5pm and Sunday 11am-4pm. Wonder and adventure are found everywhere in Niagara Celtic's Wee Folk Shire. Journey through four mini-lands designed to encourage education, imagination, active play and togetherness.

2025 updates arrive this Summer.

Highlander’s Field
  • Highlander's Practice Field: caber toss, stone throw, sheep toss, knight sword play
  • Finn McCool’s Giant’s Causeway Hopscotch
  • Pot O’Gold Toss
  • Wee Castle Golf
  • Walk the Plank Toss
Vale of Glamorgan
  • Bubble Garden
  • Daffodil Ring Toss
  • Cornish Crow Kay
  • StoryTeller's Tree
Queen’s Keep

  • Face Painting
  • Celtic Crafts
  • Weaver's Workshop
  • Celtic Music Makers
  • Knots & Crosses (tic tac toe)
  • Draughts (checkers)
  • Toddler Pixie Play Area
  • Face-In-the-Hole Boards - photo opportunities
  • Special Guest Performances

Whimsy’s Knob
  • Brittany Bowling
  • Turtle Bay fishing & sand play
  • Gnome Hole
  • Building Blocks in Gobban the Builder’s Hut
  • Castle Play
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The Storyteller's Tree

Storytelling was vital during the time of ancient Celts, as a way to share history, lessons and fantasy.  Whether it's a fanciful teller of tales or a talking tree, spend time relaxing with our storytellers. Showtimes and story lengths vary.

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