KVMR Celtic Festival Opener: Beltane Eve at the National Hotel
$25 per guest, all-you-can-eat
Please come celebrate the start of the 2026 KVMR Celtic Festival weekend at the National Exchange Hotel from 5:00 to 9:00 pm on Thursday, April 30th when the festivities get their proper start in our historic courtyard!
On the eve of Beltane, the ancient May Day that marks summer’s return, The National hosts a night of roving Irish music sessions with renowned Celtic performers from across California weaving through the halls and into the evening air.
All the while, Chef Alan Gosker draws on his Galway roots for an all-you-can-eat Irish buffet worthy of the occasion. It’s the kind of night that Nevada City does better than anywhere.
Exclusive Hotel Discounts for Festival Guests
We understand that camping under the stars and the beautiful pine trees onsite at the festival isn’t for everyone (even if we do have full and partial RV hookup spots, too)! Prefer a cozy bed to camping under the stars? Our friends at The National Exchange Hotel (Nevada City) and The Holbrooke Hotel (Grass Valley) are offering a special promo code just for KVMR Celtic Festival guests to stay in their gorgeous, newly renovated historical properties!
Enjoy historic charm, modern comfort, and a prime location just minutes from the festival grounds. Book Now & Save – Use promo code: celtic (using promo code, not group code in the drop down) for 20% off at National Hotel or Holbrooke Hotel.