The purpose of Celtic Heritage Festival is to manage and operate an annual Festival in Tarrant County, Texas,that educates the general public about the culture and history of the people ofIreland, Scotland, Wales, and other Celtic Nations. This education occurs through personal contact with people from Celtic Organizations, displays of working crafts and presentations of music, dance, sports, and animals.
Our festival is managed and operated by nominated board members that are in good standing with sponsoring organizations of Celtic Heritage Festival. Currently there are 2 sponsoring organizations as follows:
Bluebonnet Scottish Society The Mission of our Bluebonnet Scottishn Society is to Facilitate a broad, inclusive,
and egalitarian community among those of Scottish descent, Provide a forum for
information, support, and sharing among people of Scottish descent. Promote Scottish history and heritage in the wider community through education, publication,
and attending local events for representation of our Culture.
For more information, visit http://bluebonnetscottishsociety.org or write P.O. Box 2984, Burleson, TX 76907-2984. Return
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Scottish
Clans of North Texas - The Scottish
Clans of North Texas have been around for over 25 years
promoting the culture, heritage, music, and dance of the people of
Scotland. So, do you have to be Scottish to join? NO! You're welcome if
you like Scotland, bagpipes, highland dancing, singing, shortbread,
clan and tartan research, or just plain fun! And who belongs? All ages;
kids, teenagers, young adults, adults, seniors, singles, married,
widowed, whatever! Monthly meetings include entertaining and
educational programs on subjects of Scottish interest. In addition to
occasional Pot Luck Dinners at meetings, the annual St. Andrews Dinner
and the Robert Bums Night highlight the Scottish social calendar. The
SCNT participates in a number of local events, including the North
Texas Irish Festival, the Texas Scottish Festival, and the Celtic
Heritage Festival, which it helps sponsor. For more, visit www.scottclans.org or write P.O. Box 122361, Arlington, TX 76012-8361.
Also featuring the Volunteerism of
Ceilidh Country Dancers of
Fort Worth - Scottish country dancing is a form of social dancing that came into its
present form in 17th century Scotland. The dancing stresses formations
(both lengthwise and square sets), progressions (allowing each couple
to dance as the center of attention), and dance step technique.
Scottish country dances are danced to reels, jigs, hompipes, and
waltzes, as well as the uniquely Scottish strathspeys. Scottish country
dancing has many of the same figures as American square dancing and is
said to be a forerunner of the same. In Scottish country dancing there
is no caller. Certain steps are used for various types of dances. Dance
groups are growing and can be found worldwide. Everyone is welcome to
come and join the fun. Classes meet most Friday nights (September
through May) from 8:00-10:00 pm, at the Riglea Presbyterian Church,
6201 Camp Bowie, in Fort Worth. Lessons are open to anyone. The Ceilidh
Country Dancers welcome those who have never danced before, and you
don't even have to be Scottish to enjoy a good dance around the floor!
For more information, call John Shipley at 817-926-3963.