You will be delighted by the full schedule of workshops, demonstrations, concerts and dance throughout this fun filled weekend. The festival is being expanded to a three-day event this year.

Friday, March 27th

A new addition to the festival this year will be a Celtic Golf Tournament, held at Achasta Golf Club, A Jack Nicklaus Signature Design. Don't miss this 2:00pm shotgun start, Irish 4 Ball Format Tournament. To follow, a traditional Celtic meal, including Chef carved Steamship of Corn Beef with traditional sides of Braised Cabbage, New Potatoes, Rolls and Rhubarb Bread and Butter Pudding.

Can't join the golf? No problem....join us for dinner and / or the casual outdoor concert, featuring Alex Beaton, to kick off our second annual Celtic Music Festival.

$85 Golf and Dinner 2:00pm Shotgun Start / 6:30pm Dinner

$20 Dinner Only 6:30pm

$10 Concert Only - Alex Beaton! "Bring your own lawn chair or blanket!" 7:30pm

To make your golf, dinner and / or concert reservation, please call Jason LeBlanc at 706-867-4009 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The field is being limited to 40 golfers, so don't delay in making your reservation!

Saturday, March 28th

The Historic Downtown Square, including Hancock Park, will come alive with activity. On one side of the Square we will have Celtic food vendors and on the other side Celtic art, crafts and products in the Celtic Marketplace. Hancock Park will become a "Celtic Village", where visitors will enjoy workshops and demonstrations, music and dance. Check out the schedule of events for any additional events taking place in our downtown stores.

The festival starts at 11:00am, with workshops scheduled throughout the day and a concert by Emerald Rose from 4:00pm - 5:00pm, located in the Celtic Village in Hancock Park. Be sure to join us later that evening at dusk for a traditional Tattoo / Parade around the downtown square. Don't miss this exciting event as music fills the air with tradition, patriotism and pipers.

Later this night, the Highland Way Concert begins at NGCSU Natural Sciences Auditorium, straight up the street from downtown at 8:00pm. Highland Way is from San Diego, under the direction of Brian Caldwell of Glasgow, Scotland and has received rave reviews for their traditional Scottish music, both instrumental and vocal. From the San Diego and Seaside Scottish Highland Games, their superb blend of vocals, instrumentation, and unique arrangements are why Highland Way is one of the most acclaimed on the southern California circuit.

Sunday, March 29th

The Festival starts at noon, with workshops and demonstrations located in the Celtic Village in Hancock Park, along with music and dance. The Celtic artists, vendors and food delights will be available in downtown Dahlonega, while pipers play their festive tunes on corners of the Dahlonega Public Square.

At 7:00pm, Alex Beaton, beloved Scottish folksinger, will be in concert at NGCSU Natural Sciences Auditorium. Alex's impressive musical career spans four decades and includes the creation of Glenfinnan Music, which offers a collection of nineteen albums dedicated to traditional Scottish music and a triple feature DVD, Alex Beaton's Scotland: A Musical Travelogue of Scotland. Everywhere Alex performs, this quintessential entertainer delights audiences with his rich baritone voice, virtuoso guitar playing and engaging stage presence. Alex's talent is showcased by a body of music ranging from ballads such as "The Loch Tay Boat Song", to rousing anthems like "Flower of Scotland", to his classic children's favorite "Coulter's Candy."

A special announcement on the Celtic Music Festival: A Dahlonega Tartan will be commissioned by Brian Wilson of the Scottish Tartans Authority in Edinburgh, Scotland. This project has been spearheaded by Sam Johnson, a local bagpiper, and his wife Betty Johnson, a local spinner. This is very rare and a special opportunity for Dahlonega to have their very own tartan.

For more information or to purchase tickets for the Highland Way concert or Alex Beaton concert, please visit www.dahlonegacelticmusicfestival.com. For any questions, please call the Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce & CVB at 706-864-3711 or 800-231-5543; Dahlonega, Georgia one hour North of Atlanta.