First Time Festival Guide: WV Celtic Festival; Beverley, WV

The West Virginia Celtic Festival is in Beverly, WV.

What should I bring to the WV Celtic Festival?

Is the Celtic Festival good for Kids?

Is the Celtic Festival Dog Friendly?

Everything you need to know before heading to the WV Celtic Festival!

First time at the Festival? Here’s your Guide!

“The West Virginia Wild and Wonderful Celtic Festival & Highland Games”

Doesn’t that sound like FUN?!

Just outside the town of Elkins, WV; into the hills of Beverly, WV.

Follow the bagpipes! There’s Scottish Eggs, Clogging, and “Heavy Athletics”.

Three Stages of Entertainment

Enjoy Celtic music from the Dakan Arena. Watch performances at the Dance Stage. Catch all the Highland Games at the Main Field.

Walk through the “Clan Village” and trace your ancestors. If you’re into family history and genealogy; THIS is the place to meet a few experts!

A Way to Spend the Day

The West Virginia Celtic Festival has a 5k Race, Storytellers, Food (traditional Scottish fare as well as “American Eats”), beer garden, a FULL music schedule, and much more activities!

For more information on activities:

Activities: West Virginia Celtic Festival

What should I bring to the WV Celtic Festival?

Our very first visit to the Celtic Festival; we really did not know what to expect! This was an unplanned adventure. Which I hope to provide some 20/20 hindsight tips!

This is an “all-day” type festival.

Plan to spend ALL DAY here!

Lawn Chairs
Cash
Sunblock

There’s all kinds of themes of festivals. But there’s two types:

Stop and Listen

This would be an ideal festival for camping on Friday night, then spending the entire day Saturday. Camping is available!

Or plan to get there early Saturday! Either way, THIS festival is meant to be enjoyed. Spend the Day!

Information: WV Celtic Festival

Is the Celtic Festival good for Kids?

Yes! The WV Celtic Festival is family friendly. Bring the kiddos! They will enjoy many activities such as;

Highland Cows
FREE Face Painting
Story Telling
Pet Parade
Four Leaf Clover Hunt
Hula Hoop Class
Kids Highland Games

Is the WV Celtic Festival Dog Friendly?

Yes! This is likely the most dog-friendly festival I’ve ever visited. The festival grounds provide plenty for pets! Visit the Pet Cooling Area. On the grounds, you’ll find two doggie swimming pools, crates, and ample drinking water.

At this festival, you’ll find yourself in the company of lots of dogs! As well as pleasant owners. And lots of shady cooling tents. Seriously. Everyone was so nice! And the organizers are so thoughtful!