Thank you!

We wanted to extend our thanks to all of our volunteers and committee members!

The Festival wouldn't be possible without the hard work of our volunteers - on the day of the Festival, and all the weeks leading up to it :)!!

 

You helped us Fight Cancer!

In 2010 the Frederick Celtic Festival teamed up with the American Cancer Society. We gifted a portion of each ticket sold and the Saint Andrew's Society of Mid-Maryland donated over $1000.00!

 

Thank you for supporting the Frederick Celtic Festival AND the American Cancer Society!!

 

Dancers -

(Pipers - Bands)

Frederick Scottish Country Dancers
The Frederick Scottish Country Dancers were organized in 1994. They have class on Monday nights at the Walkersville Town hall from Setptember through June. The teachers are Valerie hill and Ellen Terne, who can be contacted at (301) 739-4553. The group has performed as a demonstration team at many events over the years.

Tir na nOg Irish Dance Troupe
Tir na nOg features adult dancers and musicians who bring their varied folk and classical music experiences to the traditional forms of Irish dance, set, and step to create a unique, high-energy performance. Contact Janice Davis at (410) 823-1865 for more information.

Granfling School of Dance
The dancers of the Granfling School of Dance are dancing traditional Scottish Highland dances at our Festival. Many of these dances are ancient - performed in the past by men in connection with conflict and victory. Granfling dances to the music of bagpipes. Our school, classes of which are located in Northern Virginia, teaches boh competitive and non-competitive daners, and both children and adults.

McGrath School of Dance
the McGrath Academy of Irish Dance offers traditional Irish dance classes in Montgomery County, Maryland and Northern Virginia. The Academy has produced several regional and national championship dancers, as well as excellent performers. The McGrath Academy Director, Lauren McGrath Dutton, is very happy and proud to have some of the Academy's more experienced dancers performing for the Frederick Celtic Festival today, including prizewinning dancers all the way through national championship level. Lauren and the dancers would like to wish everyone an enjoyable Festival and look forward to returning next year! Please feel welcome to learn more at their website, or call (301) 483-1957. Dancers of all levels (Beginner - Champion), ages 5 through adult, are welcome.

Teelin Irish Dance Company
The Teelin Irish Dance Company is known for performances that accentuate the energy of Irish dance with envelope-pushing choreography.  From the graceful beauty of jigs and reels, to the thundering beat of Irish percussive dance, a performance by this company leaves audience members at the edge of their seats, wishing for more!

Seneca Creek Broadsword and Garland
The traditional broadsword and garland dances of Northern England were first collected and recorded in the early 20th Century. Seneca Creek Broadsword and Garland meets in Gaithersburg on Thursday evenings to learn, practice, and perform these dances. For information, call 301-330-9328.