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Annual tradition

Dayton Celtic Festival

One of the largest free Celtic festivals in the Midwest, filling RiverScape with bands, Irish dance, pipe and drum corps and cultural booths.

The weekend usually includes a Celtic 5K and family activities along the Great Miami River.

Tips for going

  • Bring a lawn chair for the main stage.
  • Downtown garages are the easiest parking.
  • Pair it with dinner in the Oregon District.

Photos

RiverScape MetroPark in downtown Dayton
RiverScape MetroPark in downtown Dayton · Photo: Ian Baldwin, CC0 via Wikimedia Commons
Great Miami River in Dayton
Great Miami River in Dayton · Photo: Giorgio Galeotti, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Downtown Dayton skyline at sunset
Downtown Dayton skyline at sunset · Photo: Blervis, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Dates and times change from year to year — confirm with the organizer before you go.

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