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The National Celtic Festival

2007 Event- 8th - 11th June

Australia’s largest and most diverse celebration of Celtic culture is now held annually at Portarlington on Victoria’s beautiful Bellarine Peninsula.


The small fishing town of Portarlington is situated 30km's from Geelong and is nestled amongst rolling hills and some of our regions finest wineries.

The town offers cozy winter venues, restaurants, cafes, the historic hotel and Parks Hall all within a short walking distance. It’s an ideal location for a weekend of Celtic culture, fine wine and cuisine.

The annual National Celtic Festival brings together a vast aray of dramatic shows, displays, dance competitions and dance, music, Celtic language and poetry workshops.  Thousands flock to Portarlington to soak up the special atmosphere.
 

The event happens all over Portarlington with a range of venues, from the pubs and restaurants to the outdoors. All venues are in a few minutes walking distance and are fun for the whole family. Don't forget to try some of the fantastic Celtic food on offer and bring a warm jacket to enjoy some of the magical outdoor entertainment.
 

 

Photo: Portarlington is now the home of the National Celtic Festival on the Queen's Birthday Weekend

 

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The Celtic Festival ran on Geelong's waterfront before moving to it's new home in Portarligton

 
 
 

The 2007 event features Celtic Jazz Funk five peice band "All Jigged Out" from the UK and one of Australia's more contemporary Celtic bands "Barleyshakes". "Beltine" perform straight from the recent Port Fairy Music Festival and favorites like Claymore, Donegal Express and Mick Thomas & The Sure Thing are also amongst the huge line up of performers.

The festival is held over the June Queen's Birthday weekend.  Mark it in your diary ...NOW


For further information about the National Celtic Folk Festivals "Celtic Feast" contact either Una McAlinden (President) on 0403 192 631 or Deryck Gall (Secretary) on 0418 581 159.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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