Oakhurst Community Center
Oakhurst Community Center hosts the Yosemite Celtic Festival, two days of music, Highland Games, Vikings, royalty and family adventures in the Yosemite Highlands. Festival parking sits near Chapel Hill Road with limited ADA parking, and locals navigate by the Talking Bear landmark onto Road 426. The festival day usually ends at 6, though a ticketed Cèilidh Dance carries the evening on, and pets are welcome everywhere except food areas, with only ADA service animals qualifying as exceptions there.
Before you go
- Official site
- yosemitecelticfestival.com
- Next festival here
- Yosemite Celtic Festival & Highland Games, Oct 17 to 18, 2026
Worth knowing before you go
- Use the Talking Bear landmark locally for turning onto Road 426.
- Pets aren't allowed in food service areas or vendor booths; bring your own waste bags.
- The festival day usually wraps at 6, but a $10 Cèilidh Dance keeps it going.
- Craft beer and mead come from California SunGold, South Gate Brewing and Wicked Mead.
Festivals here
Venue basics: Two days of Highland Games and Vikings · Parking near Chapel Hill Road · Limited ADA parking with placard.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- You want Highland Games, Vikings and falconry together in one weekend.
- You're happy navigating by local landmarks like the Talking Bear.
- You like the idea of craft beer, mead and Celtic meat pies on site.
Think twice if
- You were hoping to bring your dog everywhere; food areas are off-limits to pets.
- You need confirmed camping details first; the venue hasn't published them yet.
Getting there and parking
Festival-specific · Yosemite Celtic FestivalFestival parking is available near Chapel Hill Road; follow the festival parking signs when you arrive. Limited accessible parking is available for vehicles displaying a valid ADA placard or plate.
Festival-specific · Yosemite Celtic FestivalUse the Oakhurst Community Center address for navigation, then watch for festival parking and directional signs as you approach. Locals use the landmark "the Talking Bear" when directing visitors to turn onto Road 426.
Festival-specific · Yosemite Celtic FestivalThe festival day may end at 6, but a ticketed Cèilidh Dance ($10) extends the evening, with food and drink available for purchase.
Accessibility
Festival-specific · Yosemite Celtic FestivalLimited accessible parking is available for vehicles displaying a valid ADA placard or plate.
Festival-specific · Yosemite Celtic FestivalPets are not permitted in food service areas, food vendor booths or any designated dining spaces. Service animals are always welcome under the ADA, but emotional support animals and untrained comfort pets do not qualify. Bring your own waste bags; stations are available throughout the fairgrounds.
Confirm your specific needs with the venue before you travel (yosemitecelticfestival.com).
Camping
We don't yet have confirmed information about camping at Oakhurst Community Center. The venue's own pages are the place to check: yosemitecelticfestival.com.
Food, water and what you can bring
Festival-specific · Yosemite Celtic FestivalWarm, savory meat pies topped with creamy mashed potatoes bring a taste of Celtic comfort food to the festival.
Festival-specific · Yosemite Celtic FestivalCraft beer and mead are served at the festival from California SunGold Craft Beer, South Gate Brewing Company and Wicked Mead, along with a limited-edition offering.
Sound and sensory
Festival-specific · Yosemite Celtic FestivalLiving history demonstrations include a Viking encampment with the Dark Boar Vikings doing daily-life demonstrations and raids, plus falconry with the 3 Falconeers and their birds of prey.
Quick answers
Where do I park for the Yosemite Celtic Festival?
Near Chapel Hill Road, following the festival parking signs. Limited accessible parking is available for vehicles with a valid ADA placard or plate.
How do I find the festival if I'm new to Oakhurst?
Use the Oakhurst Community Center address for navigation, then watch for festival signs. Locals use the landmark "the Talking Bear" when giving directions to turn onto Road 426.
What time does the Yosemite Celtic Festival end?
The festival day usually ends at 6, but a ticketed Cèilidh Dance ($10) keeps the evening going, with food and drink available for purchase.
Can I bring my dog to the Yosemite Celtic Festival?
Mostly yes, but not into food service areas, vendor booths or dining spaces. Service animals are always welcome under the ADA, though emotional support animals don't qualify.
Is there alcohol at the Yosemite Celtic Festival?
Yes. Craft beer and mead come from California SunGold Craft Beer, South Gate Brewing Company and Wicked Mead.
What food is at the Yosemite Celtic Festival?
Warm, savory meat pies topped with creamy mashed potatoes, among other Celtic-inspired food and drink.
What living history is at the festival?
A Viking encampment with the Dark Boar Vikings doing demonstrations and raids, plus falconry with the 3 Falconeers and their birds of prey.
Can I camp at the Yosemite Celtic Festival?
We don't yet have confirmed information about camping at Oakhurst Community Center. The venue's own pages at yosemitecelticfestival.com are the place to check.
A little history
Yosemite Celtic Festival is two days of music, Highland Games, Vikings, royalty, food, family adventures and Celtic celebration in the Yosemite Highlands.