Goderich Celtic Roots Festival and College

10/20/2026

SAVE THE DATE
Annual General Meeting with Board of Directors
When: Sunday, Nov. 22nd @ 2pm
Location: Park House Restaurant-Upstairs room
All are welcome.

10/07/2026

Great concert coming this Friday to Kingsbridge

Doors open at 7 pm. Showtime 8 pm

10/02/2026

Please pass this on to any up and coming Celtic artist/band who would like to showcase in front of many of the Irish and Celtic festivals in North America.

The Association of Irish and Celtic Festivals (AICF) will hold its next annual conference in Kansas City, MO, on May 7-8, 2027. Representatives from numerous festivals will be there to book performers for their upcoming festivals in 2027 and beyond. We are looking for bands that love and play Irish/Celtic music, of all genres.

All showcasing artists whose travel might require it must be able to obtain visas and travel to North America for festival performances during the summer festival circuit (mostly June through September) in 2027 and/or 2028.

*Note for bands from outside the USA -- For performing at this showcase, you would only need an ESTA visa and not the working visa required for spring/summer/fall festivals, since you aren’t being paid to play but simply showcasing talents for our festival attendees.

Please go to the link below and fill out your submission information.

Submissions open October 1, 2026, and the application deadline is January 1, 2027. Our entertainment committee is made up of different North American festival members who will view each submission, but please remember there are only a limited number of showcase slots available. All artists will be notified by email, accepted or not, by January 15, 2027.

*All acts selected are responsible for their own transportation and accommodation costs. Rooms will be available in our convention hotel room block at a rate of $180/night. Our hotel is The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center.

**Artist Showcases will take place at a location to be announced, with high-quality lighting and sound.

Thank you for your interest!

AICF Showcase Committee

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcCnY29mm4b3v2LhCkcPmU1b4DUI-WRyHkk9GH5nMWKeVYWA/viewform?zlinkid=f69a870b-608b-44f0-a813-ba7fecd00c11

09/17/2026

The Goderich Celtic Folk Society is proud to support London Ontario's inaugural Forest City Irish Festival.

On September 19, 2026, Wortley Village will transform into the ultimate Irish cultural experience. From world-class music, dancing, storytelling, seisiúns, and family-friendly interactive activities, there truly is something for everyone.

We wish our Celtic College and Festival attendees, Rachel and Johnny along with all their volunteers, all the best this coming weekend!
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https://www.forestcityirishfest.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582693464415

08/20/2026

And just like that, another Celtic College and Goderich Celtic Roots Festival has come to a close. 💚

What a week! The sun was shining, music filled Lions’ Harbour Park, and we loved watching so many people get swept up in the music and take to the dance floor.

We couldn’t have asked for better weather to wander the festival grounds, discover something special in the Artisan Village, grab a meal, snack or beverage from one of our vendors, and simply spend time together enjoying the music.

Thank you to everyone who makes this week come alive - our artists, instructors, students, vendors, sponsors, partners, audiences and especially our incredible volunteers. This festival truly could not happen without the countless hours our volunteers dedicate before, during and after the event. We are so grateful.

Now, we’d love to hear from you!

If you joined us this year, please take a few minutes to fill out our feedback survey and tell us about your experience. Everyone who completes the survey can enter a draw to win two passes to the 2027 Goderich Celtic Roots Festival!

👉 https://forms.gle/DSRfSWmp6W25p6DR6

And next year is a big one... we’re celebrating 35 years! 🎉

Save the dates:

Celtic College & Celtic Kids Camp: August 2–6, 2027
Goderich Celtic Roots Festival: August 6–8, 2027

Thank you for another unforgettable week in Goderich.
We’ll see you next year for #35!

🎶 Tulua

08/13/2026

A huge thank you to St John Ambulance MidWestern Ontario for being on site with us throughout the festival weekend and taking such great care of our festival community!

We’re so grateful to have your team there to help keep everyone safe—and it turns out you became a bit of a festival highlight yourselves! We know there were more than a few excited kids who loved getting the chance to take a closer look at the ambulance.

Thank you for being such a wonderful part of our weekend! 💚

08/12/2026

Lost and Found!
We have an array of lost items from water bottles to glasses as well as a set of keys and a ring. Please contact us at [email protected] if you are looking for any of these items.

08/10/2026

🎶 Not Ready for Festival Week to End?

If you're still looking for one more incredible evening of music after the Goderich Celtic Roots Festival, make your way to Stratford for a special post-festival concert featuring Rachel Davis and Darren McMullen!

📅 Monday, August 10 - 7:00 PM
📍 Avondale United Church - 194 Avondale Ave, Stratford, ON
🎟️ $20

All proceeds from the concert will support the Avondale United Food Shelf, making it a wonderful opportunity to enjoy exceptional music while giving back to the community.

If you loved hearing Rachel and Darren at the festival - or missed the chance - this is the perfect opportunity to catch them in an intimate setting.