Tucked away in Casey Jones Park in Elizabeth, Colorado, Elizabeth Celtic Festival becomes a portal to forgotten times. The merriments are always scheduled on the third full weekend in July. Step onto the fairgrounds and witness a vibrant tapestry of color, comprised of Celtic, Scottish, and Irish items. Put your kilt on, choose a family clan, and indulge in authentic music, dancing, piping, and other fun activities suitable for the whole family. The program highlights Scottish Heavy Athletics, Living History Reenactments, and fantastic delicacies, including Irish whiskey ice cream and gallons of beers and ales.
The gates are open from 9 am through 5 pm on Saturday and 9 am through 4 pm on Sunday. As for other details, the latest announcements, and tickets, please check the Elizabeth Celtic Festival's official website/Facebook (see External Resources below). Children aged ten and under get free admission.
As for your stay, the event offers camping options for the fair-goers. But feel free to use the accommodations map to book a hotel nearby. Note that the fairgrounds is a sheer hour's drive from Denver and Colorado Springs. So, in addition to just partying it up, you can also incorporate a chic city break into your summer getaway.
