10th CELTIC CALLING GATHERING SCHEDULE
Check for updates closer to the day, some events to be added.
Charleston WV between Wednesday March 4th (3rd) and Sunday March 8th, 2026. Celtic Calling offers a full spectrum of Music, Dance, Theater, Sporting and Celtic Heritage and Cultural Events.
Events may be added so, check this space or https://www.facebook.com/celticcalling closer to the Gathering time for updates.
SCHEDULE
10th Celtic Calling Gathering, Charleston WV
March 1st - Happy St David's Day (Welsh National Holiday)
Tuesday, March 3rd , 6pm: ‘Twisted Laurel’ - Celtic Calling Eve, music. Appalachian old-time tunes and Celtic jigs and reels. Enjoy a 'Cornish' pasty in the cozy atmosphere of Hagy's. Hagy’s Irish Pub, 908 Quarrier St, Charleston, WV 25301- FREE
Wednesday, March 4th
9am -7.30pm - Children's Story Walk and Make and Take Craft activities start today and continue everyday throughout the gathering - 4th Floor, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol Street – FREE
6-8pm: Acoustic Music Session/Jam- regular weekly music gathering with this week a Celtic twist, and always great eats from 5pm - The Bears Den, 405 Capitol Street - FREE
7.30pm: Film TBA: Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema by WVIFF, 230 Capitol Street -- Admission - $12 Adults, $7 Students. May be another screening of film during weekend.
Thursday, March 5th
9 – 7.30pm: Children's Story Walk and Make and Take Craft activities - 4th Floor, Kanawha County Main Library, 123 Capitol Street – FREE
6pm: "Little Cardiganshire: The Welsh Settlements of Jackson and Gallia counties of Ohio". History presentation by Dan Rowbotham, Director of the Madog Center for Welsh Studies at the University of Rio Grande / Rio Grande Community College, OH. Think Bob Evans! He would love to speak to you if you have Welsh ancestry. Main Library, Room 311A, Kanawha County Main Library, 123 Capitol Street – FREE
The West Awakes!
5-7pm: Happy Hour, $2 off all cocktails, 2oz pours, or flights. Hand crafted cocktail menu. Bullock Distillery, 121 W Washington St, Charleston, WV 25302
5-8pm: Irish Stew and a Pint of Stout.
Dearg (Irish Red Ale), Stout and more at award winning small batch brewery. Rory Perry’s Irish Stew will be available to pair with your beer. - Charleston Nano Brewery, 320 W Washington St, Charleston, WV 25302
7-9pm: The Charleston Rogues acoustic music session by these talented musicians, will transport you to the atmosphere of a pub in Ireland or Scotland – Wandering Wind Meadery, 422 Washington St W, Charleston, WV 25302 - FREE
Friday, March 6th
9 – 4pm: Children's Story Walk and Make and Take Craft activities - 4th Floor, Kanawha County Main Library, 123 Capitol Street – FREE
5-7pm: The Gypsy Stars - Celtic and Appalachian, tunes and Irish songs and good eats. Hagy’s Irish Pub, 908 Quarrier St, Charleston, WV 25301- FREE
7pm: The Charleston Rogues, full band set: Short Story Brewing Charleston, 186 Summers St, Charleston - FREE
7-10pm: 7-10pm: Celtic Ceili/Ceilidh for all ages – Dance to music by The Brickerson’s from Athens OH, presented by FOOTMAD. Kanawha United Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall, in rear of Church, 1009 Virginia Street East, or enter adjacent Parking from Kanawha Boulevard - Admission - $10 Children under 10 Free.
7 30- 9 30pm: Poetry Open Mic with James Cochran and Music by Dave Haas: Share Your own verse or read a ‘Celtic’ favorite in cozy book nook with Celtic authors, art gallery and craft beers, coffee – Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St, Charleston, WV 25301 - FREE
Saturday March 7th –
9am: Celtic Calling 5K Kilt Run and 2K Walk. to benefit Friends of Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum, 1555 Farnsworth Drive, Charleston, WV 25301. Sign up: https://runsignup.com/Race/WV/Charleston/CelticCallingFriendsOfSpringHillCemeteryKKiltRunKWalk
Downtown Charleston Venues: All Events FREE unless indicated:
10am- 3 45pm: Celtic Village - Music and Dance Stage at Charleston City Center, Slack Plaza, 169, Summers Street.
Main Stage, music and dance: times to be determined
10.30am: Opening Pipes Tim and Maggie / Kinnfolk
10 45am: Clash of Steel – Duelists of Appalachia
11.15am: Kinnfolk – Roanoke based young Celtic duo with their own and traditional compositions. Performing with them Aerialist – CozmicWonderlan our Welsh Dragon.
12 15pm: Celtic Calling Dog Show for Celtic and all breeds, incl. fancy dress.
12.45pm: Kanawha Valley Pipes and Drums
1pm Clash of Steel – Duelists of Appalachia
1 30pm – Lincoln County Cloggers
2pm: Pageant with cash prizes to select Gathering Chieftain ($100), Chieftainess ($100), Folk Lore Creature($100) and more. Children members of the court, clansman will receive gift cards or merch.
2.30pm: Kanawha Valley Pipes and Drums, dancers from Appalachian Lads and Lassies
2.45pm: Children’s Tug o War
3- 3.45pm: Kinnfolk – Roanoke based young Celtic duo with their own and traditional compositions and performing with them Aerialist – CozmicWonderlan the Welsh Dragon.
Children’s Games Field –
1 30: Sheaf Toss. 3pm: Caber.
In the Park: Clan Tents, food vendors, Wolfhounds of Appalachia, Appalachian Willows & Brooms – Demonstrating basket making and offering Children’s Craft, West Virginian Wild and Wonderful Celtic Festival and Highland Games, Celtic Calling information booth/T- shirt sales, Clan MacLachlan Brigade - Jacobite reenactors.
Crafters – set up on Summers Street. Contact Rob@celticcalling.org if you want to set up.
4pm: Celtic Calling Parade - Lee Street Triangle to Kanawha Blvd Kanawha Valley Pipes And Drums, Beni Kedem Highlanders, Dancers, Puppets, Civic Organizations, Unicorns, Clans – It’s not too late, If you are interested in joining as an individual or group please contact: shelia@celticcalling.org
Kanawha County Public Library: 123 Capitol Street, Charleston - FREE
9 – 4pm: Children's Story Walk and Make and Take Craft activities - 4th Floor
10am: Storytime with Ricky the Red Bearded Dragon – 4th Floor
10 to 11.30am : View into the Jacobite Rebellion – The Material Culture of a Highland Clansman in the Jacobite Army- History presentation by husband-and-wife reenactors. First Hunter will share the life of a Highland Tacksman and then in the 2nd hour Breanna will share the woman’s role. Main Library, Room 311B
12. 30 pm - Elementary Age Children Dance Workshop, with Appalachian Lads and Lassies, 4th Floor.
1.30pm: Traditional Gaelic music with Patrick O’Flatherty – tales and music from old Ireland, former owner of Lewisburg Irish Pub, longtime musician - Main Library, Room 311B
Sam's Uptown Cafe, 28 Capitol Street, Charleston
11 30-2pm: Sam’s Legendary Celtic Brunch – Menu changes yearly, but a place to possibly grab a Scotch Egg, bangers and mash, Guinness stew.
Short Story Brewing Charleston: 186 Summers St, Charleston - FREE
1pm: George Daugherty Memorial Tall Tales Contest—Short Story Brewing spin a yarn for cash prizes: $75 first place, $50 second place, $25 third place
5.30-7pm: Father Son & Friends - Celtic-Americana and a large time.
8-10pm: Father Son and Friends - Celtic-Americana and a large time
Hagy’s Irish Pub 908 Quarrier St, Charleston, WV 25301- FREE
2.45pm: Almost Heaven Dulcimer Group
5pm: Lincoln County Cloggers
5-7pm: The Charleston Rogues 'World’s Greatest Happy Hour' – High energy Pogues covers and scintillating traditional fiddle tunes - The Blue Parrot, 14 ½ Capitol Street - $5
7 30pm: FOOTMAD Presents: House of Hamill boasting former members of Burning Bridget Cleary and Enter the Haggis, in Concert. Capitol Theater / Resurrection Church,123 Summers St, Charleston, WV 25301, Ticket information: FOOTMAD.org or Info: 304-729-4382
7:30-9:30pm: Tim and Maggie Music – multi instrumentalists in the cozy confines of Taylor Books, 226 Capitol Street, Charleston, WV 25301 – FREE
10 pm: Traditional Celtic Music Session, with host Dan Carney - The 'craic' is always mighty, a great place for a pint of Guinness and late-night food - Adelphia Sports Bar & Grille, 218 Capitol St. -FREE
Sunday March 8th
11am: Kirkin O’ the Tartans, traditional church service for blessing of the tartans. Bagpipes, Children’s Puppet Story, Appalachian Lads and Lasses Dancers, Kanawha United Presbyterian Church, 1009 Virginia Street East.
Sam's Uptown Cafe, 28 Capitol Street, Charleston
11 30-2pm: Sam’s Legendary Celtic Brunch – Menu changes yearly, but a place to possibly grab a Scotch Egg, bangers and mash, Guinness stew.
Kanawha County Main Library, 123 Capitol Street – FREE
Noon – 4pm: Children's Story Walk and Make and Take Craft activities.
1pm: Mountain Thyme with special guest fiddler Jenny Allinder. All women group Mountain Thyme have been playing Celtic and Appalachian traditional music together for over 35 years. Folklore Music Exchange - 91 Summers St, Charleston, WV, United States, West Virginia – FREE
2 pm: Irish Road Bowling at Celtic Calling put on by WVIRBA more details about the sport at TEAM WV IRISH ROAD BOWLING – Registration from 1 30pm- Kanawha State Forest – FREE ($5 ball deposit)
4pm: Celtic Theatre—5 Plays—Short Story Brewing incl. a bonus play read by local thespians. Thanks to Tip Jar Theatre for coordinating – Short Story Brewing Charleston, 186 Summers St - FREE
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