Step into the enchanting realm of the 27th annual KVMR Celtic Festival and Marketplace, where the convergence of Celtic music, culture, and music magic unfolds at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, CA, from May 2-4, 2025.
Come for the Music, stay for the Magic!
Elevating beyond a music festival and into the sphere of immersive living history event, this annual gathering serves as the primary fundraising cornerstone for KVMR Community Radio, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity based in Nevada City, CA. Drawing over 8,000 attendees and participants, the event presents a unique cultural experience of the Celtic diaspora combined with a full scale production music festival against the picturesque backdrop of the Ponderosa Pines at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, CA. Driving distance from most of Northern California, the festival appeals to all ages and diverse backgrounds through the welcoming Celtic culture.
Founded in 1996, the KVMR Celtic Festival includes multiple performance stages and a weekend-long youth arts program that includes Celtic music, magic, dance, songwriting and camaraderie.
Friday, May 2nd [Pre-festival Activities]
- Youth Arts Program 4 PM -7 PM
- Ceilidh (Celtic Dance Party!) 8 PM - 11 PM
Saturday, May 4th [10 AM - 10 PM]
Sunday, May 5th [10 AM - 8 PM]
The Ceilidh (Celtic dance party!) is a separate ticket – not included in the Saturday & Sunday Festival ticket price. Tickets to the Ceilidh are limited and will be available on March 17, 2025.
At this year’s KVMR Celtic Festival you will find:
✨Meticulously curated stages featuring world-class Celtic musicians known on the global stage, plus a variety of regional artists and Celtic Sessions players
✨A Celtic Merchant Marketplace adorned with over 100 vendors, where the air is filled with the aroma of specialty food and drinks and the excitement of unique finds, presented by the makers themselves
✨Musical headliners including Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy, Téada, San Miguel Fraser and more for two full days of music
✨A myriad of activities designed for the entire family, from Scottish Highland Games to Guild and Clan encampments (Living History performers) and Animals of Celtic Lands exhibit
✨An extensive program of children’s activities, workshops and entertainment throughout the weekend, including the very popular FREE! Youth Arts Program
Each year, the festival provides a professional performance venue for many young student musicians and dancers to perform in front of a live audience and hone their craft. Workshops and Celtic Sessions are held throughout the event to provide musicians of every age and caliber an opportunity to learn from each other in a synergistic and fun atmosphere.
All tickets can be purchased online here: kvmrcelticfestival.org
Visit our *Festival FAQ* for commonly asked questions from festival participants. [
https://kvmrcelticfestival.org/information/]
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