Join us at GCV&M for an annual favorite – the Celtic Faire! From the Scottish Highlands, Emerald Isles, and rugged Welsh coastline to the Genesee Valley, Celtic traditions and roots run deep. Explore this rich culture at our pan-Celtic celebration of heritage music, dance, and authentic food and drink. Shop specialty vendors, see artisan demos, watch exciting Highland games, explore the Historic Village, find out about your family history at the clan booths, explore tartans in the John L. Wehle Gallery, and so much more.

Enjoy traditional foods, treats, and craft beverages

From Scotch eggs to historically-based craft beers on tap, the Museum will be bustling with good eats on this festival weekend! Plus, visit the D.B. Munger & Co. Confectionery in the Historic Village to find fresh baked goods made on-site!

Heritage Games, Music, Dance & Folklore

Cheer on the Buffalo Heavies and Roc City Gaelic as they compete in historical Scottish demonstrations of strength, agility, and skill.  the:

-Buffalo Heavies Adult Sheaf Toss – try it Sunday at 3 p.m.! ($5)

-Youth Irish football and hurling clinics with Roc City Gaelic

-Rock out to the stirring rhythms of A Bit of Irish Street Band and Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann of Rochester. Listen as the campus echoes with the thrum of traditional melodies as played by Feadán Òr, Gates Keystone Club Police Pipes & Drums, and Rochester Scottish Pipes & Drums. Heart-pounding dance demonstrations by ROCeltic, Rochester Academy of Irish Dance, and Jamieson Irish Dance & Creative Arts will keep you on your feet!

Dive into Welsh folklore, dance, music, and culture with the return of Ruthanne Ankney. Explore Breton folk songs and dance with Michael MacNintch and Alexander Bartholomew. Hear classic legends of Celtic King Arthur with Kara Larson Maloney. Discover historic crochet and lacemaking with Deborah VanDieren of Bobbins by VanDieren.

Clan Booths

Chat with visiting clan representatives for more information on lineage, genealogy, tartan history, and a host of other topics!

-Clan Baird
-Clan Kerr
-Clan Ross

Tea House in Hosmer's Inn

Saturday & Sunday from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Join us in Hosmer’s Inn for a tea house!