Music, Dance, Culture, Highland Games: The Celtic Fling Special to Amish Country News
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ance, music, food, games, and crafts come alive at the Celtic Fling, a music festival, a dance competition, a sporting event, a cultural celebration, a food fest, and a craft show. The merriment starts at 11:00 AM and concludes at 10:00 PM both Saturday and Sunday, June 25th and 26th. Music for the Heart and Soul. The music begins on Friday June 24th with a four-band kick-off event at 4:00 PM. The concerts will take place on the Globe Stage, with food, beer and wine available. Saturday and Sunday, the beat of numerous bands will resonate across the festival site. The Feis – Irish Dance Competition. Saturday, June 25th, thousands of dancers and their families will descend upon the Fling to compete in a Feis. A Feis Competition showcases the traditional Irish dance style. Athletics Scottish Style. Also on Saturday, June 25th, men and women will compete in sanctioned Highland Games including the Scottish Hammer, the Caber Toss, The Sheaf Toss and Stone Weight Throw. The Grace of Tradition. The Fling showcases an array of Celtic history, culture and tradition. Historians, storytellers, reenactors and Celtic musicians fill both days. Continued on Page 21
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