Celtic Weekend

May 6 & 7, 2023

Celtic Weekend

Unleash your inner Celt this Weekend while enjoying special Celtic performances and testing your fortitude in a number of themed competitions.

  • CHILDREN’S HIGHLAND GAMES –  Kids 12 & under are invited to participate in these age-old games of skill at the Royal Pavilion  each day at 1:30 pm
  • SCOTTISH EGG EATING CONTEST –  Bring your appetite to the Sea Hag Stage at 3:30pm. Register at the Exit gate by 1pm each day to participate.
  • TUG O’WAR!Children & Adult’s Tug O’War competitions each day at the Maypole at 2:30 pm. (No registration required)
  • BONNIE KNEES CONTEST – Do you have a perfect patella? A magnificent meniscus? A laudable ligament? Are your knees beautiful or battle scarred? Show Off your “Bonnie Knees” at the the Royal Marquee at 12 Noon. (No registration required)
  • SPECIAL CELTIC ENTERTAINMENT – This weekend only! Traditional Irish step and ceili dancing performed by dancers from the Shandon-O’Regan Irish Dance Academy, Demonstrations from weapons demonstrations by the Victorian Fencing Society on the Reveler’s Stage each day – see schedule for show times
  • Plus, DAILY CELTIC ENTERTAINMENT that includes Andrew McKee – Irish Bard, Rover’s Way, and Celtic Legacy’s Rocking Bagpipes & Drums – see schedule for show times