Berea Celtic Fest and Gathering
- Dates
- Expected August 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Various venues (city-wide)
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Sep 1, 2026
Berea Celtic Fest and Gathering's 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. The last festival was 13 to 16 August 2026 in Berea, KY. Froligo tracks ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Berea Celtic Fest and Gathering is a small, city-wide Irish and Celtic music event held each August in Berea, Kentucky, the self-styled folk arts and crafts capital of the state. Presented by the Folk Circle Association of Berea and running since 2009, it is described by its organizers as more a gathering than a festival, welcoming 70 or more musicians, singers and dancers from a dozen states for open sessions, concerts, dance and workshops rooted in traditional, authentic and grassroots Irish and Celtic music
Last time around (2026)
The 17th Berea Celtic Fest and Gathering ran August 13 to 16, 2026 across venues in Berea, with headline music from Bella Issakova and Anya Darmanska, six hours of Saturday sessions in the Boone Tavern Garden, Irish dance and bodhran workshops, presentations on Celtic instruments, and a Saturday Celtic Celebration Concert at Union Church
The games
Taking part
This is a music-forward gathering built around traditional, authentic and grassroots Irish and Celtic music, with open sessions, concerts, singing, Irish dance from the McTeggart Irish Dancers, bodhran and ceili dance workshops, and presentations on subjects such as the Irish harp and uilleann piping, closing with a Celtic-inspired Sunday service
See it before you go
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Getting there
How do I get to Berea Celtic Fest and Gathering?
By car
Most people drive to Berea Celtic Fest and Gathering. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
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Taxi & rideshare
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Where
Map shows the centre of Berea. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
Various venues (city-wide)
Pricing
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