FESTIVAL PLANNING MEETINGS

ADVERTISING

Want to help organize & run the 2012 Niagara Celtic Festival?

Meetings for 2012 will be announced this March.

Festival Guidebook
We are looking for advertisers and sponsors for the 2012 festival. We expect at least 10,000 visitors traveling to Eastern Niagara County from across Upstate New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Ontario. Coming in Spring 2012.

The festival guidebook is FREE to attendees when they enter the grounds. It contains general festival information such as the weekend schedule, map of the grounds, and details about vendors, musicians, re-enactors, athletes, bagpipe bands, dancers and the food court. It also contains historic and cultural information and of course advertisements from supporters like you (costs and sizes listed on contract).

ATTRACTIONS

CELTIC COLLEGE

Niagara Celtic is filled with organizations, displays and other items unique to Celtic history and heritage.

Organizations & Societies
We are looking for historical and local organizations that are willing to participate in our festival. Your group does not have to be Celtic to participate.Please call Beth Banks: 716.778.7339 for information, and to see if your organization fits our festival.

Demonstrations
Do you have a skill that has some form of celtic background? Please call us, we would love to have your participation in our festival (you may be able to receive compensation for your travel and time). Demos we are looking for include: Animal Attractions & Exhibits, Cannon & Gun Fire Demos, Swordsmen/ Fencing Demos & more! Call Phil (716) 778-5730 or email: info@niagaraceltic.com

Reenactors / Living Historians
One of the more valued sights on the grounds are those who are dressed up to show another period of time and history in Celtic heritage. If you participate in a re-enactment group, please call us for info: Phil (716) 778-5730 or email: info@niagaraceltic.com

Join us for our second year!

Demonstrators on celtic heritage activities and history:

Contact us about showcasing in the Celtic College for 2012: email beth@niagaraceltic.com.

CLAN ROW

ENTERTAINMENT

All visiting clans will receive a 10x10 grounds space, with complementary FREE festival passes for everyone working in your space. Need tent, chairs, tables and/or electric? Call us for prices. We will also make a $50 donation for a full day's participation to your clan for attending to help with traveling costs ($100 for attending the entire weekend). You may bring whatever you'd like for display: costumes, albums, scrapbooks, maps, charts, photos and more. Bring membership forms and souvenirs for donations to your group. Need more space for larger displays? Just let us know ahead of time so we can reserve a larger space.

Clan Row Location: Our clan row is located in the festival's center, right inside all the action. To the North is an unobstructed view of the Highland Games. You'll never miss a moment of action, since your space will be connected right to the athlete's field! Looking south you'll find the Front Gate, for easy access in and out of the grounds. Travel west and you'll find the Main Stage, Marketplace and Food Court. Head east for the Pipe Bands, Town Commons, Children's Area, Culture Arts Centre and Stage. There is also nearby parking for easy access in and out of the grounds.

Jim Weaver
Clan Coordinator
E-mail: RockinScottsman@verizon.net
Ph: (716).867.7382

This includes: Pipe Bands, Dancers, Dance Schools, Bands, Solo Artists.

For your chance to be considered for the 2012 festival please mail us any information (demos, and/ or cds) you have about your group to help us make our decision. Our ability to listen to demos will improve your chances of being invited.

Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival
att: Entertainment
6447 Phillips Rd. Burt, NY 14028
716.778.5730

Email:beth@niagaraceltic.com

 

HIGHLAND ATHLETES

SPONSORSHIP

We accept all athletes from around the globe, including those who have never participated before. Contact Paul to get details about events, training, practice events, or to simply watch the many games held in the US and Canada throughout the year.

Please Note: For those who haven't participated in games before, it is required you have some training before entering any major events, including the games during the Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival. Please contact Paul for details on training and practice events.

Call Paul Krest - 716.433.6727 (please leave a message and remember it may take time for Paul to reach you as he's very busy)

For options, please contact:

Call Phil Banks 716.778.5730
Email: info@niagaraceltic.com

Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival
att: Festival Sponsorship
6447 Phillips Rd. Burt, NY 14028

VENDOR

VOLUNTEER

Food Court & Marketplace
We are honored to receive positive reviews & excellent comments from our attending vendors, most who have come close to or actually sold out of products. The NCHS works hard to see that our vendor's needs are met, whether it's to be set up with a beautiful view of Lake Ontario, having full water and electricity supplies or even being located near the athlete's field. Contact us today for complete details on a festival guaranteed to leave your pockets full and your faces smiling!

New Vendors for 2012: Interested in joining our growing family? Please email or call us to have your questions answered about our prices, the festival itself, the area, and the other vendors. When emailing: tell us your name, address & phone, along with what you plan to sell. If interested, we'll contact you and mail out a contract. Please be patient if you don't here from us immediately...we will get in touch with you as soon as we can.

Please contact us if you'd like to be considered (Remember it will take a few days to receive a response). Call - 716.778.5730, email: beth@niagaraceltic.com

Volunteers receive FREE entrance into the festival. Shifts are approximately 4 hours a day.

Ticket Sales, Parking, Directing Traffic, Guest Relations, Program Sales, Comittee Heads, Entertainers' Assistants, Information Booth, First Aid, Demonstrations and on and on and on....

Every Festival could not go on without the hundreds of dedicated people who volunteer their time to support this wonderful fall weekend! If interested in joining one of the many teams that cover everything from store runs to parking staff, setting up tents and much, much more, contact us right away!

Check the Participation Page for details on upcoming planning meetings. Send email to volunteers@niagaraceltic.com with your address and phone info, and we'll add you to our mailing list for members.