1. Dress for weather and fun. You don’t have to come in Celtic attire, but it’s great to join in the fun with everyone else! We also encourage guests to wear layers and bring sunscreen, bug spray, and a coat or sweater for the evening. Our festival is held in Autumn, so we’ve seen all types of weather and know being prepared for anything is the best plan.
2. Get a lay of the land when you first arrive. Use our guidebook, handed out free at Guest Services. Figure out where everything is you want to see, or try, or taste, and learn all the bathroom locations. This will make your visit smoother and help you time the distance between everything you’ll experience.
3. Pace yourself. Our grounds are a healthy size, which allows us to offer a lot for the price of admission. With that comes a little more walking to see all the fun, so it’s okay to take a break and relax. You’ll find a variety of places to sit, buildings for shelter, and tree shade to enjoy. No matter where you stop you won’t be far from festival action.
4. Are you a returning guest? Change your schedule. Your habits may leave you missing out on amazing memories. We jam pack our schedule so if you come the same time or day each year you may not be fully experiencing Niagara Celtic. Arrive in the afternoon? You’ll miss the best parking, sun-high parades and special ceremonies. Leave on Saturday before dinner? You’re missing the Ceilidh, a beloved party of the weekend. Consider changing up your usual plan and discovering a new side to Niagara Celtic.
5. Come and go as you please all day. Once you have your wristband on, feel free to visit the parking lot as often as needed. You can also leave the fairgrounds and return on the same day; just keep your wristband on and show it at the entrance.
6. Know Niagara Celtic’s rules and regulations. Are there ATMs? Can I bring my dog? Do you allow lawn chairs? Niagara Celtic is complex, so a little research before arriving goes a long way. We also have rules to abide by during the festival, which are listed on our website, posted at the entrance, and printed on your ticket. We appreciate everyone for following our policies and helping our event run smoothly.
7. Have fun! We hope guests find their time at Niagara Celtic as an escape from regular life. Relax, stroll, explore and discover, all with plenty of guests who are doing the same! We’re grateful to the many friendly attendees who let loose and have a good time, and encourage those around them to do the same. Trust us: go with the flow, try something new...we guarantee you’ll never forget it.
