Attendees gather at the Dayton Celtic Festival. HANNAH KICHLINEA busy food tent serving soft pretzels and other fair food. HANNAH KICHLINEThe Dublin Pub offered Irish fare and shirts. HANNAH KICHLINEAttendees gather at the Dayton Celtic Festival. HANNAH KICHLINEAudience members watch an Irish dance performance. HANNAH KICHLINEAudience members watch an Irish dance performance. HANNAH KICHLINEFestivalgoers in an encounter with Irish Wolfhounds. HANNAH KICHLINEFamilies enjoyed face painting, arts and crafts, and educational exhibits. HANNAH KICHLINEWriters and artists shared Irish folklore and traditions. HANNAH KICHLINEA visitor looking at an exhibit. HANNAH KICHLINEA mock “Irish wake” dispelled myths about the tradition. HANNAH KICHLINEAttendees sit in the shade at the Dayton Celtic Festival. HANNAH KICHLINEAn interactive Irish music session which included festivalgoers to join, regardless of skill level. HANNAH KICHLINEThe Guinness Draught Garden tent at the Dayton Celtic Festival. HANNAH KICHLINEPeople shop for souvenirs. HANNAH KICHLINEA large inflated Guinness glass outside of a vendor’s tent. HANNAH KICHLINEAttendees at the Dayton Celtic Festival. HANNAH KICHLINEAttendees at the Dayton Celtic Festival. HANNAH KICHLINEAttendees at the Dayton Celtic Festival. HANNAH KICHLINEAttendees at the Dayton Celtic Festival. HANNAH KICHLINEAttendees at the Dayton Celtic Festival. HANNAH KICHLINEMusic and dance performances are held throughout the weekend. HANNAH KICHLINEPeople shop for souvenirs. HANNAH KICHLINEAttendees at the Dayton Celtic Festival. HANNAH KICHLINE
Every year, the Dayton Celtic Festival draws thousands of attendees and dozens of acts from near and far, some all the way from Ireland and Scotland.
2026 is the festival’s 25th anniversary, held at RiverScape MetroPark through July 26.
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