Living History
Throughout the weekend you'll see history and culture come alive in various ways, all thanks to those who honor all aspects of Celtic life. Better yet, you can join in! Hear stories, peruse specialty collections, learn about swordfighting, and more.
The 13th Realm
The 13th Realm are re-enactors who recreate European 13th century. Their family friendly demonstrations and activities allow guests to have first-hand experiences with this wonderful part of our past.
Celtic Spirit Pipe Band
Stop by Celtic Spirit's booth to meet their members, learn about their pipe band and the instruments they play.
Cobblestone Alpacas New!
Cobblestone Alpacas includes a wide range of hand-made products using various fiber crafting techniques, including weaving, knitting, crochet, felting, hand-dying, and sewing. Visit their booth for first-hand demos of these ancient arts, and to purchase from their variety of artisinal goods.
"D" Company Buffalo City Guard Gordon Highlanders
Stop by Gordan Highlander's booth to meet their members, learn about their pipe band and the instruments they play.
High Striker Game
"Step right up and test your strength!" A high striker, also known as a strength tester or strongman game, is a century-old attraction used in funfairs, amusement parks, and carnivals. Players swing a hammer to strike a lever, which sends a puck up a tower - the more strength, the higher the puck goes!
Old Fort Niagara
All year-long the fort delights visitors, bringing history to life through soldiers, camp life, music, craftsmanship and more. Old Fort Niagara is located where the Niagara River meets Lake Ontario, in a strategic location called “the key to the continent.” Since 1927, the site has been operated by the Old Fort Niagara Association.
Royal Sottish Country Dance Society
Meet and learn a few dance steps with members of the RSCDS. They offer local dance sessions and classes in WNY.
Ruff Rock Mining LLC
Fossils or gemstones...which will you pick? Select your bag of sand, pour it into a tray and let a 10-foot water sluiceway reveal your surprise treasures! Ruff Rock Mining also offers a unique collection of rocks, cut gems, geode crackers and fossils, many of which are labeled by the location they were found.
Society for Historical & Fantasy Times (SHFT)
Gain wonderful knowledge and hands-on experience with ancient weapons and battle skills. SHFT members perform demos all weekend long, giving presentations and letting guests join in as well.
Spangler Forge
Spangler Forge is a true blacksmith shop: no power hammers, hydraulic presses, or propane forges. They combine traditional hand-forging techniques with modern metallurgy to create unique and lasting pieces. Human spirit meets hot iron, just like it has for thousands of years.
The Wishing Tree
The tree's origins come from old Celtic traditions; variations include Fairy, May, and Votive Trees. Visitors add wishes (or prayers) as offerings to saints, deities or wee folk. At weekend's end they are ceremoniously sent to the heavens, where we hope many receive help in coming true!
