West Virginia Wild and Wonderful
Celtic Festival and Highland Games Inc.
We are a Veteran owned and operated 501(3)(c). We are currently seeking sponsors and participants. Celtic Food and Merchandise Vendors, Pipe and Drum Bands, Celtic Bands, Storytellers, Highland Cattle, Sheep Herding, Celtic Dogs, 5K Runners and volunteers.
Please use the contact us form or email wvcelticfestandgames@gmail.com
Click the link below to donate
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To register visit our registration page.
For more information call 304-641-8770
Festival Activities
Highland Games
Highland Dancers
Live Entertainment
Clan Village
Food and Drinks
Celtic Merchandise
And so much more!
Highland Games
Sponsored By
Sanctioned by MASA
Caber Toss
Open/Braemar Stones
Weights For Distance
Scottish Hammers
Sheaf Toss
Weight For Height
Live Entertainment
Live Music Featuring
Ally the Piper
The Devil's Brigade
formerly know as
The American Rogues
Kinnfolk
Starfire Entertainment
Sports
King of Stones
Irish Road Bowling
Kilted 5K Run
Longbow Competition
Archery
Tug of War
Youth Games
For children
$100 Four Leaf Clover Hunt
Arts and Crafts
Catch a Nessie
Highland Games
Tug of War
Appalachian Scottish Princess
Food
Traditional Celtic Foods
Beer Garden
Chpiggy
Fish and Chips
Clans
Honor Clan MacDougall
Clan Ferguson
Clan Macleod
Clan Ramsey
Clan Mackay
Kennedy Society
Clan Lockhart
Clan MacFarlane
Clan Donnachaidh
Clan Logan
Clan Thompson
Clan Maxwell
Clan Hannay
Clan MacDuff
Clan Donald
Clan Hay
Clan Elliot
Clan Watson
Clan Scott
Clan Stewart
Vendors
American Highland Kilts
Kelly Mountain Mistic
Appalachian Heirlooms
Log Cabin Quilters' Guild
Appalachian Willows & Brooms
The Savage Mansion
Jennifer Mackenroth Jewelry
Aromies For You
Tracey's Sugar Shack
Iron Oak Creations
Petals etc
Green Cap Forge
Raven Works Designs
Bizzy Bee Beauty and Bath
Honey and Drone
Corvid Crafts and Candies
Celtic Tides
Celtic Corner
Celtic Animals
Highland Cows
Floki the Wolfhound
Sheep Herding
Border Collies
Horses
Pet Parade
Shelter Pets
West Virginia Wild and Wonderful Celtic
Festival and Highland Games Schedule of Events
*TIMES AND EVENTS MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Friday, June 14th, 2024
5:00 PM- 10:00 PM Gates open for vendors, participants, and campers to setup. Check in at Festival Office.
Late or early check-ins must be prearranged.
10:00 PM Camp closed.
Late Friday or early Saturday check-ins must be prearranged by calling 304-641-8770
Saturday, June 15th, 2024
Main Gate Festival Entrance:
6:00 AM- 9:00 AM Gates open for 5K, Highland games, vendors, clans, and participants to register for events and start setup. Information and check-ins at Festival Office.
8:00 AM- 7:00 PM Gates open to the public. Tickets available at the gate. Cash or credit/debit cards accepted at entrance.
All activities will pause for the playing of the National Anthem.
Parade/Games Field:
8:00 AM- 11:00 AM Heavy Athletics competition begins at Main Field. Traditional Celtic competitions test the strength and skill of our kilted competitors. Various competitions such as the stone throw, sheaf toss, hammer throw and caber toss (throwing the phone pole) take place throughout the day in varying order depending on the condition of the ground and the number of competitors.
11:00 AM- 11:15 AM Parade of Tartans. Clans and Bands. The Clans, escorted by the Pipe and Drum Bands lead the procession onto the parade field, with a multitude of Clans present, followed by all the attending Bagpipe bands marching onto the field in formation and playing several traditional tunes.
11:15 AM– 11:45 AM Massed Bands. Hear the stirring sounds of pipers and drummers echoing through the surrounding valley.
11:45 AM- 4:00 PM Heavy Athletics competition resumes.
4:00 PM- 4:30 PM Closing Ceremony and Final Massed Bands performance. All the participating bagpipe bands march onto the field in formation and play a massed performance. Winners of the Honor Band and Honor Clan for 2024 will be announced. Closing remarks will be followed by an Amazing Grace Tribute to our heroes.
4:30 PM- 5:00 PM Tug-of-War events at Main Field. Open to all children 15 and under. Kid vs the Heavy Athletes. Kids games will begin immediately after the heavy games end. This time will change accordingly.
5:00 PM- 5:30 PM- Kids Highland Games. Signups at the Festival Office throughout the day. Kids games will begin immediately after the heavy games end. This time will change accordingly.
Dance Stage:
11:00AM – 12:00 PM Opening Ceremony and Introduction of Clans.
12:00 PM- 1:00 PM Cutting of the Haggis
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM Ladies Haggis Toss. A perennial fan favorites. Ladies of all ages are invited to sign up (at the Festival Office) and compete for prizes. Best of two throws of a 2-pound sandbag (haggis) is measured for distance. Longest throw.
7:00 PM Signup for dance lessons. A chance to sign up for Highland dance or Appalachian Clogging classes.
Vendors Market:
9:00 AM– 7:00 PM Vendors Market open with vendors offering a wide variety of Celtic foods, goods, books, music, clothing and jewelry.
Clan Village:
9:00 AM– 11:00 AM Clan Village opens to the public. Come and find which Clan your family name is associated with and find out more about your extended family in the old country and its role in Celtic history.
12:00 PM- 7:00 PM Clan Village reopens to the public.
Kids’ Corner:
Livestock Barn:
Music Stage:
Pet Cooling Area:
8:00 AM- 7:00 PM Shade water and treats for our furry friends.
Beer Garden: