The Payne County Celtic Music & Heritage Festival 2008

Where can you listen to some of the greatest Celtic music both traditional & modern, drink Guiness to your heart's delight, thrill at the performances of young Claddagh dancers stepping high in the Hard Shoe, see Scottish men in kilts tossing boulders and poles at one another, and meet members of your own Clan all in one place? At the Annual Payne County Celtic Music & Heritage Festival, that's where!

What a wonderful time we had--Steph, Joel, our friend, Allen, and myself! First we enjoyed the music of the Irish band, Boru's Ghost, tapped our feet to the traditional sounds of Killavil, had our hearts warmed by the young dancers of the Oklahoma Academy of Irish Dance, (under the direction of Chelsea Barron), and thrilled at the exciting performance of the dancers of the Hill School of Irish Dance. In addition to the above there were booths featuring food, history & information, genealogy, culture, jewelry & clothing, musical instruments, and even a Guiness truck! And in the end I was thrilled to meet two members from my own Clan--Kyle Erwin of Drum, Jonathan Irvin of Bonshaw.

Below are some pictures of today's fun. For additional photos, click on THIS LINK.