Austin Celtic Festival November 5-6, 2011 Noon - 7:30 pm Fiesta Gardens Admission Online: $12/day or $20/two day pass At Gate: $15 (two day pass not available at gate) (Children under 13 are free)
One of my favorite local festivals, the Austin Celtic Festival was first held back in 1997 . . .
. . . and was promptly rained out and had to be moved in a hurry to the indoor Dessau Music Hall venue.
The festival has come a long way since its rainy, humble beginnings. It's now a 2 day event held at the spacious Fiesta Gardens just east of downtown and adjacent to Lady Bird Lake.
Highlights include: live music, dance performances, the competitive Highland Games, storytelling, lectures and workshops, children's activities, numerous food and crafts vendors, an archery area, and, of course, lots of Guiness.