the 27 Annual
Sonora Celtic Faire
March 8th, 9th & 10th 2013
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Original & largest Celtic Faire returns to Sonora!
Celebrating the cultures of Ireland, Scotland, Cornwall, Wales, and all Celtic Nations with the 27 Annual
Sonora Celtic Faire located at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds.
Sonora- America's original Celtic Faire, featured on National Geographic Television, returns to the
Mother Lode Fairgrounds on March 8-10th, 2013. The 27th Annual Sonora Celtic Faire will expand to
three days of never ending Celtic entertainment. The largest gathering of Celtic musicians will be one of
the highlights at this year's event, from high-energy Celtic rock bands to the most traditional of groups.
With 20 musical groups, performing on five stages, the faire offers something to every age and ear!
From National Geographic Television to the History Channel, featured performancesin 2011 and 2012 we
keep adding more non-stop entertainment for everyone which includes: Scottish & Irish Clans, belly
dance troupes, Scottish dancers, Irish Step dancers, Celtic Windows in Time-, (featuring 600 costumed
re-enactors and 2500 years of Celtic History), armored foot combat, Welsh longbow archery, street
performers, a giant, a fire breathing dragon, Vikings, jugglers, and a fire eater. Other highlights include
the large Celtic food court and Celtic marketplace, with 80 Celtic vendors, artisans, and crafts persons. A
special feature at the faire this year will be the Scot's & Irish-Whiskey Competition. The best single malts
and blends will be sampled and judged by the festival goers. The faire will also offer a large tavern
offering Guinness, Harp, and other fine Celtic imports on-tap!
All this Celtic fun begins on Friday March 8th, (9am-3pm) with Celtic Family Day. This special offering is
full of many attractions, featured musical entertainment, educational demonstrations, and a
championship joust. Designed especially for the entire family, this event will not offer alcohol for
purchase. (Tickets are $5 for children and $10 for adults.)
2013 Celtic Faire general information:
Saturday March 9th, (10am -10pm), tickets are $ 20.advance/ $25.gate.
Sunday March 10th, (10am-5pm), tickets are $18.advance/ $20.gate.
For either day, children's tickets (ages 6-12) are always $10.00
(5 and under are free).
A special Friday Night Kick-Off Party, which starts at 7pm, will feature many Celtic
bands and dancers at the festivals large pub tavern, cost $15
The Everything Ticket Pass will be offered for all events, all three days for only $50.
Like always, the faire will offer great parking and shuttle bus service from the Sonora
Walmart though downtown Sonora to the fairgrounds!
For lodging call the Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau at 800-446-1333
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