{"id":44731,"date":"2026-07-25T18:17:36","date_gmt":"2026-07-25T22:17:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/?p=44731"},"modified":"2026-07-25T18:17:50","modified_gmt":"2026-07-25T22:17:50","slug":"photos-dayton-celtic-festival-returns-for-25th-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/entertainment\/2026\/07\/25\/photos-dayton-celtic-festival-returns-for-25th-year\/","title":{"rendered":"PHOTOS: Dayton Celtic Festival returns for 25th year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Attendees gather at the Dayton Celtic Festival. <\/strong>HANNAH KICHLINE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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A busy food tent serving soft pretzels and other fair food. <\/strong>HANNAH KICHLINE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Dublin Pub offered Irish fare and shirts.<\/strong> HANNAH KICHLINE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Attendees gather at the Dayton Celtic Festival. <\/strong>HANNAH KICHLINE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Audience members watch an Irish dance performance.<\/strong> HANNAH KICHLINE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Audience members watch an Irish dance performance.<\/strong> HANNAH KICHLINE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Festivalgoers in an encounter with Irish Wolfhounds.<\/strong> HANNAH KICHLINE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Families enjoyed face painting, arts and crafts, and educational exhibits. <\/strong>HANNAH KICHLINE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Writers and artists shared Irish folklore and traditions. <\/strong>HANNAH KICHLINE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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A visitor looking at an exhibit. <\/strong>HANNAH KICHLINE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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A mock “Irish wake” dispelled myths about the tradition.<\/strong> HANNAH KICHLINE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Attendees sit in the shade at the Dayton Celtic Festival.<\/strong> HANNAH KICHLINE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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An interactive Irish music session which included festivalgoers to join, regardless of skill level. <\/strong>HANNAH KICHLINE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Guinness Draught Garden tent at the Dayton Celtic Festival. <\/strong>HANNAH KICHLINE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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People shop for souvenirs. <\/strong>HANNAH KICHLINE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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A large inflated Guinness glass outside of a vendor’s tent. <\/strong>HANNAH KICHLINE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Attendees at the Dayton Celtic Festival.<\/strong> HANNAH KICHLINE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Attendees at the Dayton Celtic Festival.<\/strong> HANNAH KICHLINE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Attendees at the Dayton Celtic Festival.<\/strong> HANNAH KICHLINE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Attendees at the Dayton Celtic Festival.<\/strong> HANNAH KICHLINE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Attendees at the Dayton Celtic Festival.<\/strong> HANNAH KICHLINE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Music and dance performances are held throughout the weekend. <\/strong>HANNAH KICHLINE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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People shop for souvenirs.<\/strong> HANNAH KICHLINE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Attendees at the Dayton Celtic Festival.<\/strong> HANNAH KICHLINE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2026 is the festival’s 25th anniversary, held at RiverScape MetroPark through July 26.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hannah Kichline, executive editor<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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