‘Find the Celt in you:’ Highland games, parade and more return to this Florida city

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – It’s a battle of the clans this weekend at the St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival.

The two-day festival in downtown St. Augustine will include Highland games, a St. Patrick parade and live entertainment. And of course, your favorite Scottish eats.

“St. Augustine, Florida is America’s Oldest Celtic City which hosts the multi-award winning St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival. Experience top international & U.S. Celtic bands, highland games, parade, whiskey tasting, workshops, lectures, Celtic food, and much more,” event organizers said on their site.

From caber toss to stone throws and more, there will be something to enjoy for everyone.

“The Scottish Highland Games are traced back to King of Scots Malcolm III, who summoned contestants to a footrace in order to find the fastest runner in the land to serve as royal messenger. Over the centuries, Highland Games events have expanded to include entertainment and exhibits celebrating Scottish and Gaelic culture,” the event website reads.

The event runs 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. The St. Patrick parade will kick off the festival, with professional pipes and drums.

Performance lineups:

Saturday, March 9

10 a.m. to 11 a.m. – FESTIVAL GATES OPEN (Filler Music & Announcements)

11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - BAGPIPE JAM (Following Parade)

11:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. - PARADE AWARDS

12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. - ALBANNACH

1 p.m. to 2 p.m. - DUBLIN CITY RAMBLERS

2:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - GAÊLICA

3:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. - JAMISON

5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. - SYR

6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. - EMMET CAHILL

7:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. - STEEL CITY ROVERS

9:15 p.m. to 10 p.m. - ALBANNACH

Sunday, March 10

10 a.m. to 11 a.m. - FESTIVAL GATES OPEN (Filler Music & Announcements)

11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. - ALBANNACH

12 p.m. to 1 p.m. - DUBLIN CITY RAMBLERS

1:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. - MUDMEN

3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. - LA UNICA

4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. - SEVEN NATIONS

6:15 p.m. to 7 p.m. - ALBANNACH

For tickets or parking information and more, click here to visit the event website.

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