Bands rock the stage all weekend. With the primal sounds of bare-knuckle drums, bagpipes and a Didgeridoo, Scottish band, Albannach brings adoring fans to their feet. Crowd favorite, the Screaming Orphans (sponsored by Culture Ireland) are four talented Irish sisters singing traditional/pop Irish music. West of Galway delivers Irish folk music and classic pub songs encouraging all to clap and sing along. Finally, viral sensation and Disney heartthrobs, The Byrne Brothers turn up the heat. The Irish family band of champion musicians and dancers is full of favorite Irish hits. The Impressive bagpipes of the Police Pipe and Drum Corp of Florida and the phenomenal bands draw you in and the mouthwatering food, drink and abundant activities fill your days.

Looking for traditional celtic food, hit the Nessy Pub serving up shepherd’s pie or vendors offering Scottish Eggs and fish and chips. Experience high tea in the Iona Tea Garden and watch as the Florida Keys Celtic Festival proudly hosts the nation’s only women’s sanctioned Scottish Highland Games. Women compete for titles in the exciting caber toss, stone put, and Scottish hammer throw, then between competitions, the border collies and sheep take the field to show what life is like in the Irish countryside.