Folk Circle Association
Folk Circle Association
15th Berea Celtic Fest
and Gathering
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August 15-18, 2024
This gathering of joyful, talented and very skillful folks is a city-wide event that brings in 40-50 enthusiastic musicians from 10-12 states.
It is always slated for the third weekend in August.
The weekend includes sessions, concerts, workshops, dancing, story telling, and a lot of fellowship.
Traditional. Authentic. Grassroots.
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Info: 859-986-7584, or sune.ky at icloud.com
Director: Sune Frederiksen
Hotel info:
Boone Tavern (group rates) 859-985-3700, or on-line.
Holiday Inn Express 859-985-7378.
Red Roof Inn (group rates) 859-986-8426.
Others available as well, and some B&Bs, and AirB&Bs.
Berea Celtic Fest CD
Do yourself a favor and purchase the unique and lovely Berea Celtic Fest CD.
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Contains 17 tunes performed by musicians, who have participated in our quaint, little quality filled gathering.
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Thank a volunteer and partner!
Our event would not happen without our hardworking volunteers, dedicated musicians and remarkable partners. Please acknowledge them, if you see one.
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Opening Night!
Location: Honeysuckle Lounge, Churchill's
Time: 7:00 - 9:30 PM
Fee: $10. Food and cash bar available
Artists: Deborah Thompson, John Skelton, Randy Clepper and John Sherman
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Friday, August 16, 2024
Location: Kentucky Artisan Center
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Fee: Gratis, contributions accepted
Artists: Dogwood Road of Columbus, OH
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Location: The Taleless Dog, Center St
Time: 6:15 - 7:30 PM
Artist: Singer Kathy Tully Schneider, Cincinnati, OH
Theme: Listen and also sing-a-long
Fee: Gratis, contributions accepted
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Location: Russel Acton Folk Center, 212 Jefferson St.
Time: 7:30 - 9:30 PM
Artists: Dogwood Road, Jil Chambless, Deborah Thompson, Aviv Naamani, Kathy Tully Schneider, Set Course, Bella Issakova, Randy Clepper, and more
Fee: Sliding fee from $5 and up, up, up
Followed by a session for musicians 'til 11:30 PM
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Saturday, August 17, 2024
Location: Boone Tavern Garden
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Theme: Sessions led by different musicians
11:00: Jeni Balcom, Doug Mast.
12:00: Skip Cleavinger, Rebecca Baumbach.
1:00: Bella Issakova.
2:00: Knoxville folks, Chad, Jason.
3:00: Turlach Boylan.
4:00: Nashville folks, Chris, Bubba.
5:00: Musicians move to Boone Tavern Patio.
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Location: Kentucky Artisan Center
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Artists: Turlach Boylan
Fee: Gratis, contributions accepted
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Location: Russel Acton Folk Center, 212 Jefferson Street
Time: 1:30 PM
Event: Bodhran workshop by Jeremy Wade, assisted by Justin Bridges
Fee: $5, or more
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Time: 3:15 PM
Event: Ceili and Irish step dance workshop led by Amelia Maniscalco, McTaggert Irish Dancers
Fee: $5, or more
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Location: Cowan Chapel at Union Church, 200 Prospect St.
2:00: Jeni Balcom - Irish harp
3:00: John Skelton - flutes and Celtic bagpipes
4:00: Mrs Doyle - Songs of Ireland
Fee: Each event $5, all three presentations $10
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Location: The Taleless Dog, Center St.
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Artist: Dogwood Road
Fee: Gratis - contributions appreciated
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Location: Union Church Community Room
Time: 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Event: Free meal for artists and volunteers
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Location: Union Church steps
Time 7:00 - 7:30 PM
Artists: Set Course and Friends
Fee: Gratis, contributions accepted
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Location: Union Church
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:45 PM
Event: Celtic Celebration Concert
Fee: $20, students $5
Artists: John Skelton, Four Leaf Peat, Dogwood Road, Mrs Doyle, Rebecca Baumbach, McTaggert Dancers, Skip Cleavinger, Jil Chambless, Bella Issakova, Randy Clepper, John Sherman, McTaggert Irish Dancers/Set Course
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Time: 10:30 PM
Location: Union Church Community Room
Theme: Sessions for musicians ONLY
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Sunday, August 18, 2024
Location: Union Church
Time: 10:30 AM
Theme: Celtic inspired service
Guest musician: Jeni Balcom
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Location: Hotel Boone Tavern
Time: 12:00 PM
Theme: Boone Tavern Brunch
Guest musicians: Jeni Balcom on Irish Harp and Doug Mast on concertina and accordion.
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Location: Kentucky Artisan Center
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Artists: Dogwood Road
Sunday 8/20 : Celtic service incl. violinist Bella Issakova at Union Church begins at 10:30 AM. Donations accepted.
12 noon: Music at Hotel Boone Tavern. For brunch guests.
1:00 - 2:00 PM: Music at the Berea Artisan Center
2:00 PM: Special presentation at the Madison County Public Library, 507 W. Main St, Richmond, KY
Last Year's Schedule
