Celtic Fest Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Today was the start of the 34th year of the Celtic Fest. It is the second year that the fest has started with Demo Day.

Demo Day was from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is now open to everyone and not just those with children. It is a day set aside for observing and learning what different things the fest has to offer.

Suezen Brown, Director of Celtic Fest Mississippi, said that there are different demonstration stations set up around the fest.

“There’s Scottish dance going on, there’s Irish dance, Mississippi Forge Council is here with blacksmithing demos,” said Brown. “On our main stage we’ve got introduction to Irish and Scottish instruments – multiple instruments – happening right at the moment.”

The Mississippi Forge Council was a popular demonstration booth. The booth had items for sell that blacksmiths made themselves. They also actively made items behind the booth, so that attendees could observe and learn.

Lon Wimberley, President of Mississippi Forge Council, said their motto is “By teaching we learn.”

“Once a month we get together and do demonstrations and teach one another and try to pass our craft on to others.”

Don’t worry if you missed Demo Day because the fest started today at 4 p.m. and has many things to experience. Some of these things include the Highland Games Competitions, traditional musicians, Irish and Scottish dancing, ax throwing, booths, and more. So, if you want to attend, you can buy tickets online or at the door.

The fest will continue throughout the weekend until Sunday evening.

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