Celtic Heritage Festival July 18, 2009

When the sounds of bagpipes start wafting through the air you know it is time for Graeme Park’s 13th annual Celtic Heritage Festival featuring music, dance, vendors, food, and more. The 18th century residents of Graeme Park—the Keiths, Graemes, and Fergussons—all called Scotland home, and it is in their honor that we hold this annual fundraiser.

The entertainment includes the Hooligans performing rocking versions of Irish and Scottish music; Carl Peterson performing traditional tunes from Scotland, Ireland, and England; the Martin Family Band, who combine Irish fiddle tunes with step dance routines; Wireharp, whose performance features harp music, storytelling, and other traditional instruments; the Timoney Irish dancers performing step and clog dance routines; Bucks Caledonia and MacGregor pipe and drum bands; Now and Then; and the Wild Irish Roses. Our children’s area features games and crafts, a moon bounce, pocket lady, and The Kilted Juggler. A wide variety of vendors will be on hand with quality gifts and crafts, silver, jewelry, t-shirts, pottery, and other items. When you’ve shopped ‘til you’ve dropped, food and refreshments, from Frank Donovan’s traditional bridies and meat pies, to hoagies, water ice, hot dogs, and ice cream, will be available to refresh yourself for the next round of activity - perhaps a tour of the historic Keith House, or just relaxing in the shade and enjoying the entertainment again.

The Celtic Heritage Festival is being held on Saturday, July 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission is $12 for adults (18-64), $10 for seniors (65+), and $6 for youth (6-17), and $30 for families (two adults and accompanying children).

The event is being put on by the Friends of Graeme Park, in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. The Governor Keith Society sponsor is the Days Inn, Horsham. Money raised by The Friends of Graeme Park at this and other events, supports the operations, educational programs, and preservation of Graeme Park, a National Historic Landmark.

Call 215-343-0965 for details. Directions are available on our website at www.ushistory.org/graeme.

Official Website: http://www.ushistory.org/graeme