NESD Celtic Faire & Games

ARCC Cloggers

celticadmin — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 21:55:42 +0000

The Aberdeen Recreation Cultural Center (ARCC) Cloggers are comprised of teachers, students and graduates with a love of dance. They’ll demonstrate how clogging has evolved from its beginning in the 18th century to include many genres of music including country, bluegrass and pop rock. Clogging is an ever changing dance form, taking style from regional interests and many styles of dance. The ARCC Cloggers have gotten together to perform every year for the NESD Celtic Faire and Games since its inception, and look forward to collectively choreographing new pieces each and every year for the performances.

Welcome!

celticadmin — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 01:27:50 +0000

Come to the Faire! Now entering our 6th year! The Northeast South Dakota Celtic Faire and Games features a rich unique blend of the Celtic arts, sporting events, culture and agricultural demonstrations. Our goal is to educate the public on Celtic culture and its contribution and impact on our American society and culture. The Faire days are filled with activities such as concerts, music workshops, dance performances, dance instruction, heritage arts demonstrations, traditional Celtic sporting events, historical and genealogical experts and authors. Experience the music of a pipe band, the excitement of a ceili dance, the food and drink of the Celtic culture. Witness the determination of the caber toss contestants, the frustration of a mad road bowler, the laughter, and the cheers. Learn about clan history from the many clans and families gathered, or learn about traditional folk arts. Young or old, there are a variety of activities from the arts to athletics for you to participate in!

Sponsors Needed!

celticadmin — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 02:48:00 +0000

Your Faire is put on by a group of fantastic dedicated volunteers, but we need your assistance! We are a volunteer based 501 (c) (3) tax exempt organization committed to bringing a family friendly event that shares and educates the community about the Celtic culture. We’re looking for local businesses to help us put on a class event that will only grow in size and reputation. Your sponsorship dollars insure that we can continue to bring this great event to our community which brings visitors to the event as well as your business. Interested? Please click on the link on the menu above under Sponsors to learn more and see what your sponsorship brings! Go raibh maith agaibh (Thank you in Gaelic)

If you feel like sponsoring, click here for more info.

Highland Heavy Games Practice

celticadmin — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 02:08:16 +0000

For those aspiring Celt athletes out there, we’re proud to announce games practice! Athletes can meet Sundays at 1PM, and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7PM. Practices are held on the Brown County Fairgrounds. We’re also looking for athletes to attend the Ren Fest in Sioux Falls on June 2. Contact our athletic director Bart Walker for more information or questions (Click on the contact link under Highland Games in the menu).

Click Here, for information about the Ren Fest in Sioux Falls on the 2nd of June.

Rince na Chroi Irish Dancers

celticadmin — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 21:50:31 +0000

Rince na Chroi (pronounced Rink-a na Cree), Gaelic for “dance of the heart”, was founded by Katie Stephens Spangler in February 2003 after 15 years of Irish dancing and teaching experience in Milwaukee, Chicago and St. Paul.

Since opening our doors, Rince na Chroi has grown from about 15 dancers to over 150. We have performed all over the Twin Cities and the Midwest at events such as the Irish Fair of Minnesota, the Flint Hills International Children’s Festival, Grand Old Day, Milwaukee Irish Fest, and many more. Recently, our dancers have performed an average of 100 times each year, in venues such as the Minnesota Zoo and the Landmark Center and with talented musicians such as the Two Tap Trio, the Minnesota Police Pipe Band and Gaelic Storm.