Festival Dates –
March 20 – 21, 2015
Festival Hours –
Friday, March 20: 3pm – Midnight
Saturday, March 21: 10am – 11 pm
Festival Schedule –
COMING SOON – Watch for a sneak preview in January!
Workshops – Check out what is on the list so far. Contact us if you want to request a workshop.
Festival Ticket Prices –
Weekend All-Event Pass – $40 Includes everything, all weekend.
FRIDAY only- $20 (includes daytime and 1 headline concert)
SATURDAY only – $30 (includes daytime and 2 headline concerts)
Daytime Only Friday Admission, 3pm – 7pm: $5 (does not include headline concert)
Daytime Only Saturday Admission, 10am – 6pm: $5 (does not include headline concerts)
Daytime Admission for Children 7 and under: FREE!!
Tickets also available at these Evanston outlets- Serendipity, Evanston Chamber of Commerce, Peak Graphix or these Bridger Valley outlets- Lyman Town Hall, Benedict’s Market.
Festival Location – All Events Held Indoors
Roundhouse & Railyards Complex, 1500 West Main St., Evanston, WY 82930. In the Complex the festival is held in the Machine Shop, Roundhouse, Superintendent Building and Visitors Center.
Festival Travel Info –
The City of Evanston is located 82 miles northeast of Salt Lake City Utah. Those traveling long distances should fly into Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), and rent a car to drive to Evanston using I-80 going east. When arriving in Evanston, take exit 3 toward Harrison Dr. Turn left, continue on Harrison Dr. and turn left on Main St. Continue to the Roundhouse & Railyards Complex ahead.
Lodging – Official Festival Hotel
Best Western Dunmar Inn. 
307-789-3770. Ask for code CELTIC and get 25% off! Everyone is staying there so don’t go somewhere else and be left out.
Headline Entertainment –
The Outside Track – March 20, 8 pm, Evanston Roundhouse. Winner of Best Group in both the Live Ireland awards and the Tradition In Review awards, The Outside Track are one of the top Celtic acts in the world. A stunning synthesis of virtuosity and energy, their marriage of Celtic music, song, dance has been rapturously received around the world. Hailing from Scotland, Ireland, and Cape Breton, its five members are united by a love of traditional music and a commitment to creating new music on this as a foundation. They effortlessly fuse traditional fiddle, accordion, harp, guitar, whistle, step-dance and vocals with breathtaking vitality. ‘Among the top groups in the world. Traditional, creative, and brilliant’ (LiveIreland.com).
Tannahill Weavers – March 21, 6 pm, Evanston Roundhouse. One of Scotland’s premier traditional bands, these versatile musicians have received worldwide accolades consistently over the years for their exuberant performances and outstanding recordings. Over the years the Tannies have been international trailblazers for Scottish music, and their tight harmonies and powerful, inventive arrangements have won them fans from beyond the folk and Celtic music scenes. From reflective ballads to foot-stomping reels and jigs, the variety and range of the material they perform is matched only by their enthusiasm and lively Celtic spirits.
Tempest – March 21, 8 pm, Evanston Roundhouse. Celebrating 25 years of Celtic rock, since forming in 1988, Tempest has delivered a globally-renowned hybrid of high-energy Folk Rock fusing Irish reels, Scottish ballads, Norwegian influences and other world music elements. The last 25 years have seen the San Francisco Bay Area based act release fifteen critically acclaimed CDs and play more than 2,000 gigs. It’s also enjoyed an evolving line-up that’s enabled musicianship and creativity to rise with each new member.
Regional Bands and Entertainment –
2015 Regional Bands include: Red Branch, Julie Hewkin, Bards and Nobles, Slip N The Jigs, Mark Cantor, Rovin’ Boozers, Antrim Rose, The Crowthers, Dani & Emma Judd.
Food –
Try our famous Seafood Chowder, sausage rolls and more made from authentic Irish recipes. American food also available.
Shopping –
Shop with a variety of vendors that offer Celtic merchandise. Check back soon to see who will be here!
VENDORS – If you would like to join us in 2015, CLICK HEREfor a link to our vendor application and payment process
