Sonora Celtic Faire

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Modesto: Barker's Music Inc,519 McHenry Ave. (209 526-0347)

Merced: Gottschalks Music Center, 355 W Main St. (209 723-3337)

Manteca: Legend Music, 255 W Louise Ave. (209 239-2600)

Angels Camp: The Aeolian Harp, 1248 South Main St.
(209-736-0210)

Jackson: The Celtic Knot, 28 Main St.
(209-223-5830) website

Sonora: Mountain Bookshop, Junction Shopping Center
(209-532-6117) website

Sonora: Mother Lode Fairgrounds, 220 Southgate Dr. (209 532-7428)

Sonora: T.C.V.B, 542 West. Stockton St. (209 533-4420)

Where?
At the Mother Lode Fairgrounds in Sonora, CA.

When?
Friday, March 8th, 9am-3pm,
Saturday, March 9th, 10am - 9:00pm
Sunday, March 10th, 10am - 6:00pm

How Much?
Friday March 8th, (9am- 3pm) tickets are $5 for student with student I.D or for Adult $10.gate
Saturday March 9th, (10am -9pm), tickets are $ 20.advance/ $25.gate.
Sunday March 10th, (10am-6pm), 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.

Lodging and Sponsors
The Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau can help answer your questions about lodging and the Sonora area. Our lodging sponsors in the past have generously helped us with lodging for our bands and acts. Supporters help us keep our ticket prices low which is good for you - so show your support and use their services!

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 11 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!