The Mass Band Opening Parade
Sponsored by Brad Douglass and
the Douglass Family
Join us at 12:15pm on Saturday as all of the pipe and drum bands come together, along with Clan representatives, and officially start the festival with a Mass Band Parade
Soloist and band competitions will occur throughout both days of
the festival - free for all attendees
to watch.
Scotland Folk Tours Trip for Two Raffle!!
Celtic Tastings Pavilion
Come and watch as skilled chefs create different dishes from Celtic Backgrounds.
Different Chefs and different
dishes will be prepared all day.
Come by the pavilion and check the
menu for the day so you don't miss out
on your favorite food!!
Saturday - Shortbread Competition
In our Shortbread Competition, we have 2 categories. Traditional and Gourmet. The traditional shortbread is the simple buttery, crumbly, basic 3 ingredient cookie we all know and love.
The gourmet shortbread is created when people get creative, taking the basic recipe and adding spices, glazes, and other add-ins to make something very very tasty.
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Come by the Celtic Cuisine Tent on Saturday and help judge the People's Choice winner.
Sunday - Scones Competition
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In our Scones competition, we have 2 categories, Traditional and Gourmet.
Traditional is similar to what Americans know as a biscuit, but is more dense and crumbly and
often paired with jam.
Gourmet Scones are a little more adventurous, sometimes even savory. The range of add-ins is limitless, from chocolate, fruit or other sweets to non-traditional add-ins like cheeses, meats, veggies, or nuts for a savory twist.
Come by the Celtic Cuisine Tent on Sunday and help choose the
People's Choice winner.
Viking Village & Demonstrations
Step back in time and visit the viking village! Dressed in era accurate clothing, Watch and learn how they make everything they need to live each day.
But don't be surprised to see a Viking battle randomly happen throughout the day.
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This exhibit is presented by Black Wolf Vikings! Check out their Facebook page to learn more here!
Red Hair Competition
Were you blessed with fiery red hair? Come show it off to the festival!!There are several prize winning categories for this free competition for men and women.Stop by the Headquarters Tent for more information.
JOIN IN THE FUN!!
Bonnie Knees Contest
Men in Kilts! This is your opportunity to show the world you have the bonniest knees of all. Free to enter and prizes awarded for 1st through 3rd places.
Registration and information will be available at the Headquarters Tent. Competition to take place Sunday on Main Stage.
This is a crowd favorite event you will not want to miss!
Live Animals
Animal Area
Kids Activities!
A variety of family-friendly events!
Bring your kids for them to enjoy the sights, sounds and history of the Celtic World!
There will be a variety of activities including the park's playground equipment, dog parades, face painting,
Deloris the Highland Cow, and more!
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Hey kids of all ages, come collect your Cultural Passport in the Celtic and
Cultural Village. They will be available to pick up at the SAMS tent and the SCMA tent.
Kilts, Kilts, and more Kilts!
Sherman Celtic Festival is a certified Kilt-friendly event! If you've never worn one then you'd be surprised at how incredibly comfy and... breezy they are! Everyone loves a kilt- from our viking friends of the past or the future warriors from another galaxy!
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If you don't have one, don't worry, we have WONDERFUL authentic, traditional kilt vendors at our festival that can custom fit one just for you.
