PHOTOS: 2024 Celtic Fest kicks off at Crooked Can Brewing Co.

Crooked Can Brewing Company is hosting its annual Celtic Fest at Plant Street Market from March 15 to 17, bringing out hoards of locals donning their favorite green outfits to enjoy the beautiful spring weather.

The ninth edition of the annual event celebrating St. Patrick’s Day and Irish culture in general featured plenty of entertainment for event-goers. 

Beyond what the local brewery had on tap and food vendors were serving up, the event featured live music performances from Todd Nichols, Rosie O’Grady’s Pipe & Drum, FiddleRat and others, along with face painting for the kids, lawn games, stilt walkers, Irish dance performances and plenty more. 

Celtic Fest kicked off on Friday, March 15 and will continue on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. through Sunday, from 12 to 9 p.m. 

2024 Celtic Fest Schedule

Saturday, March 16 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Performances

• Watters School of Irish Dance, 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Sarah Costello's School of Irish Dance, 12:30 to 1 p.m.
• Long & Finch, 1 to 3 p.m.
• Beemo, 6 to 9 p.m.
• Rosie O'Grady's Pipe & Drum, 6:45 to 7 p.m. & 7:45 to 8 p.m.

Activities

• Mad Science (Astro Strike), 2 to 4 p.m.
• Stilt Walker, 4 to 6 p.m.
• Face Painting, all-day

Sunday, March 17 from 12 to 9 p.m.

Performances

• Sarah Costello's School of Irish Dance, 12 to 12:30 p.m.
• Blain Curtis, 1 to 3 p.m.
• Finnegan Academy of Irish Dance 3 to 3:30 p.m.
• Rosie O'Grady's Pipe & Drum 3:30 to 4 p.m. & 4:45 to 5 p.m. 
• Mcintyre 4 to 6 p.m.
• Todd Nichols (solo piper), 6 p.m.

Activities

• Roaming Juggler, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
• Stilt Walker, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
• Face Painting, all-day