Celtober, organized by Celtic heritage Productions, Inc., returns for a second year. The festival includes three days of Celtic, tribal, rock and fusion music. It takes place on Friday, Oct. 25, 8-11 p.m. at The White Horse, Black Mountain; and at Highland Brewing in Asheville on Saturday, Oct. 26, noon-11 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 27, noon-5 p.m.
Both locations include live music, food vendors and more (the Celtober costume contest, organized by New World Celts awards prizes). Tickets are $35 in advance for all three days, $20 in advance for Saturday and Sunday, or $25 at the gate. Buy tickets here: http://gregmcgrath.purehost.com/store/ticketing.html
Schedule
Friday, 10/25 (at White Horse)
8pm Uncle Hamish & the Hooligans
9pm Rathkeltair
10pm Albannach
Saturday, 10/26 (outdoor stage at Highland Brewing)
Noon Gates open, vendors open
1:30pm Uncle Hamish & the Hooligans
2:30pm Rathkeltair
3:30pm Albannach
5pm Vendors close for the day
Saturday, 10/26 (indoor stage at Highland Brewing)
7pm Uncle Hamish & the Hooligans
8:30pm Rathkeltair
9:30pm Costume Contest
10pm Albannach
Sunday, 10/27 (outdoor stage at Highland Brewing)
Noon Gates open, vendors open
1pm Uncle Hamish & the Hooligans
2pm Rathkeltair
3pm Albannach
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