2024 Celtic Festival
May 3, 4 & 5
Come for the Music… Stay for the Magic
Step into the enchanting realm of the 26th annual KVMR Celtic Festival and Marketplace, the premiere gathering of Celtic music, heritage, and tradition in Northern California at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, CA.
Featuring multiple curated stages featuring world-class Celtic musicians known on the global stage, plus a variety of regional artists and Celtic Sessions players.
Experience a unique cultural immersion into the Celtic diaspora through Living History encampments combined with a full-scale music festival nestled amongst the picturesque Ponderosa Pines.
26
Years of Fun!
7,000+
Festival Attendees
11+
Performance Areas
Your support of the Celtic Festival is a partnership with KVMR Community Radio
The Celtic Festival is the primary annual fundraising benefit for KVMR Community Radio. Established in 1978, KVMR stands as a beacon of community engagement and cultural enrichment. As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, its mission revolves around fostering community connections, amplifying diverse voices, and delivering a wide array of programming that reflects the unique interests and concerns of its listeners. The Celtic Festival regularly draws over 7,000 attendees and promotional outreach extends throughout KVMR’s listening area through live broadcast, streaming, and the KVMR app to more than 40,000 listeners. Your support keeps independent, non-commercial media alive and well in the world.