Berks Celtic Festival is on the Move
The Berks Celtic Festival, a fundraiser for the Berks County Irish American Fraternal Association (BCIAFA), has moved its date and location.This year the festival will be held on May 30,2020 at Quinta Las Cabanas Grove, formerly known as Blue Falls Grove.The gorgeous park along the Maiden Creek is an ideal setting for a festival in late spring.
The usual talented musicians and dancers will be there.Fire in the Glen will open the bands on the main stage, and the Kilmaine Saints will close the evening.The Paloma School of Irish Dance, led by Esther Pujols, will again amaze the audience with their youthful talent.The Hawk Mountain Highlanders Pipes and Drums will open the festival at 11:30 AM and play throughout the day.Both the dancers and the pipes and drums will have a booth where you can get to know a little more about them.They are always looking for new members.
The 3rd Annual Jim Doyle Celtic Course 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run will again be held in conjunction with the Berks Celtic Fest, beginning and ending at the grove.There are overall prizes and prizes in six age brackets for men and women. Come, get a good workout in, and then relax the rest of the day away.
We will have an amazing food selection this year.Along with all things Celtic, we will have a lot of food vendors covering everything from A to Z.Come out and see what these creative artists in their food trucks and stands have created.The food vendors will also take care of your non-alcoholic thirst.This is a very exciting new change for the fest.
Rest assured though, if it’s adult beverages you had in mind, we have you covered.There will be beer, whiskey, and wine.The BCIAFA will again sell souvenir 20 oz. mugs, sponsored again this year by Flanagan’s Pub.Get yours early.They usually go fast.
Several new activities are in the works and will be detailed in an upcoming press release.The trivia contest last year was very popular and will be held again.Bring a team and compete for some great prizes.
Anyone interested in more information about the festival can contact Philip T. Kearney, Berks Celtic Festival chair, at 610)779-7648 or loosehead819@gmail.com