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Sunday, February 15, 2009
Noon – 5:30 pm
19th Street & Heights Boulevard
Admission: Family Ticket: $5.00, Singles: $3.00, Children Under 10 - FREE

Featuring the award-winning St. Thomas' Episcopal School Pipe Band


The Kirking of the Tartans begins immediately following the 10:30 am church service, kicking off the festival which is highlighted by Celtic music and dance on two stages. For kids young and old, the event offers a Jacob’s ladder, a log challenge, castle moonwalk, and a special children's area with crafts and games. And, you'll be able to sample the wares of a wide range of artists and craftsmen....all while enjoying delicious food and drink!

Fabulous Music & Dance:

Constant Billy - Bill Galbraith & Emily Standish
Celtic Voyage
Kristen Jensen
Kelley Fair & Friends
Celtic Chorus of Houston
Cass Academy of Irish Dance
McTeggart Irish Dancers
Good Time Scottish Country Dancers
Kilderkin International Dancers (KIDS)

To learn more about the great entertainment line-up emceed by guest announcer Dave Vandiver, visit the Gathering of the Celts.

Fantastic Art & Crafts:

Athena Glass - original fued glass jewelry & art * Cross the Universe - uniquely decorated crosses * D&M Art Works - dichronic glass & custom jewelry * Elder Street Artists - original artwork * Gamiworks - chiyogami gifts & accessories * Houston Crafts - handmade jewelry * Jeanne's Jewels - jewelry, gemstones * June McCarthy - wreathes, crosses, wands, geckos * Kopp Krafts - sand art, juggle sticks * MeMe's Jams 'N Jellies - homemade treats * One, Two, Three, Etc. - sterling silver jewelry * Phenix Handcrafted Knives - custom forged blades  * Qcreations - handmade blue jean purses & blankets * St. Andrew's Quilters' Guild - handcrafted quilts & decor * The Art of Ron Collins - mystical woodcarving & art * Twin Star Trading - hand painted fans, beaded cloth * Village Botanica - organic produce & nutritional items
And much, much more!

Attention Artists, Vendors & Entertainers!

For information about vendor opportunities, contact Teri Jo Nicholson, Chris Barker or Kathleen Galbraith. To participate as an entertainer, please contact Dianna Shipman.