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A Word from CelticFest’s Artistic Director & Producer
Welcome to Edgewater Casino CelticFest 2008 – Western
Canada’s biggest and most entertaining celebration of
Celtic culture. We’re thrilled to be back, and proud to be
celebrating our 5th birthday!
We’re all set to bring you dozens of outstanding music,
dance and spoken word performances and workshops
over five days and four nights. This year for the first time, CelticFest will bring international artists to the city as well as talented Canadians. Our headliners include the
immensely popular Battlefield Band from Scotland, the brilliant violin supergroup Celtic
Fiddle Festival representing Ireland, Brittany (France) and Quèbec, Vancouver favourites Spirit of the West, Celtic guitar virtuoso Tony McManus, award-winning pipe and
bodhran player Steafan Hannigan (Northern Ireland), and top fiddler and stepdancer
Wendy MacIsaac with guitarist Patrick Gillis (Cape Breton). We’re also presenting some
of Celtic music’s brightest young performers, including Kierah, Caitlan Read, Chrissy
Crowley and Qristina and Quinn Bachand.
Your favourite CelticFest annual events are back, including our star-studded opening
concert The World’s Greatest Céilídh, the BIG St. Pat’s Night Out, A Whisky Kiss and
the festival’s late-night, intimate Artists’ Lounge. And this year there’s no-holds-barred
excitement at the Battle of the Bards, a supercharged literary pub crawl that pits three
great Celtic wordsmiths against each other. There are another 50+ events programmed
for your enjoyment - many of which are free of charge!
The 5th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be a family-friendly highlight with over 100
entries and 2,000 participants, and families will also love the weekend Celtic Village
Street Market and KidsZone activities.
CelticFest has become a huge success for many reasons. We’re able to present superb
entertainers because our audience of loyal and enthusiastic fans has grown so incredibly fast. We have a committed team of over 100 marvelous volunteers and we’re fortunate to have the unwavering support of key corporate, government and community
sponsors - old and new. All indicators show that CelticFest is becoming part of the
entertainment fabric of Vancouver, and this year we’re building on our strengths to bring
you our best-ever lineup!
Come join us for Celtic culture and kinship – we want YOU to be part of the celebration!
Tim Readman, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
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Rita Albano, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Table of Contents
Greetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Ticket Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Festival Picks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Festival Event Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Information and Route Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
At A Glance Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-26
Acknowledgements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Celtic Village - The KidsZone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Celtic Village - The Street Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33
Sponsors & Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Greetings
On behalf of my colleagues on Vancouver City Council and the citizens of
Vancouver, I want to extend by warmest greetings to CelticFest Vancouver
on the occasion of their 5th Anniversary.
It is important for communities to continue to celebrate their traditional
festivals and this is a joyful event that can be shared by all Vancouverites.
This annual festival is becoming a favourite for all. It is a wonderful venue
for everyone to share their culture with one another.
I want to thank all the volunteers and staff involved in the CelticFest Vancouver celebrations for all their time and energies to organize the festivities. I hope everyone enjoys
the celebrations.
Yours truly,
Sam Sullivan, MAYOR
On behalf of the team here at Edgewater Casino, I would like extend
my warmest greetings to everyone attending the 5th Annual CelticFest
Vancouver.
This festival connects people of all ages and backgrounds with the Celtic
spirit in all of us through a great variety of entertainment, arts and culture. Edgewater Casino is excited to be a part of such a fantastic event
– one that Vancouverites look forward to annually!
Located in Downtown Vancouver, Edgewater Casino understands the importance of
such an event for the neighbourhood, the city and its residents. We hope you enjoy your
time at any number of the events offered in the coming days and we congratulate all of
the volunteers, organizers and entertainers for making the festival such a success!
Barry S. Pritchard
Edgewater Casino, VICE-PRESIDENT & GENERAL MANAGER
The Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association is thrilled
to help CelticFest Vancouver celebrate its fifth anniversary. It seems like
just yesterday when a group of civic-minded enthusiasts decided to start
this festival in response to cries that Vancouver was ‘no fun city.’ Well,
no more.
This festival has become a tradition that appeals to lovers of Celtic
music, dance, theatre, crafts, sport - and parades. Residents across the
Lower Mainland and beyond pencil this event into their calendars months in advance to
ensure they don’t miss out on the fun.
Enjoy all the festival has to offer.
Bill Rempel
Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association, PRESIDENT
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TICKET INFORMATION
Advance tickets can be purchased online at www.celticfestvancouver.com
by phone 604.631.2872 or in person at the Tickets Tonight booth
located in the TouristInfo Centre, Plaza Level, 200 Burrard Street.
Phone orders for ticketed events at the Commodore Ballroom
only (The World’s Greatest Céilídh and Spirit of the West) are
available through TicketMaster by calling 604.280.4444 or online at
www.celticfestvancouver.com
Festival Picks (see schedule for details)
1. Opening Night - The World’s Greatest Céilídh – featuring the
Battlefield Band of Scotland with Tiller’s Folly, Stephanie Cadman,
Qristina and Quinn Bachand, and Musical Host Jordan Seguin.
Weds. March 12 – 7:00 pm, Commodore Ballroom
2. The BIG St. Pat’s Night Out – featuring Celtic Fiddle Festival Kevin
Burke (Patrick Street, Ireland), Christian Lemaître (Brittany, France)
and André Brunet (La Bottine Souriante, Quebec) with Wendy
MacIsaac, Pat Gillis, BC Regiment Irish Pipe & Drums and Penk
O’Donnell Dancers.
Saturday, March 15, 8:00 pm, Richard’s on Richards
3. Tony McManus in Concert with special guest Steafan Hannigan
Friday March 14, 6:30 pm, The Yale
4. Whisky Kiss - A Journey of Taste
Thursday, March 13, 5:30 – 9:00 pm, The Irish Cellar
5. Battle of the Bards ( A Literary Pub Crawl & Finale Event)
Thursday, March 13, - Pub Crawl: 5:30 –7:00 pm
Finale: 8:00 to 11:00 pm
6. 4th Annual Brewmaster’s Dinner
Thursday, March 13, 5:30 pm, Ceili’s Irish Pub & Restaurant
7. Free Performances at 3 Outdoor Stages
8. The Artists’ Lounge
Friday, March 14 from 11:30 pm – 2:00 am, Tom Lee Music Hall
9. Spirit of the West
Friday March 14 and Saturday March 15, 8:00 pm, Commodore Ballroom
10. The Great Big Session – Hosted by Steafan Hannigan & Stephanie Cadman
Sunday March 16 from 2:30– 5:00 pm, Morrissey Irish House
11. Free Music Workshops (6) Plus Step Dancing & Piping Workshops
Saturday, March 15 & Sunday March 16, Tom Lee Music
12. The 5th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Sunday, March 16 at 11:00 am
13. The Journey to Tyr-Na-Nogue (Children/Family event)
Sunday March 16 at 3:30 pm, Tom Lee Music Hall
Please refer to schedule inside for details
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Festival Legend
Festival Pick
Scotch Tasting
Dance
Music Workshop
Music
Food & Drink
Spoken Word
Kids
Edgewater Casino
CelticFest Vancouver 2008
Wednesday March 12
Lunch Time Concert –
Tiller’s Folly with
Stepdancer
Stephanie Cadman
For well over a decade, Tiller’s Folly has been
consistently satisfying old fans and winning over
new ones with their unique storytelling, strong
musicality, engaging live performances and fine
Canada Place – North End Pointe recordings.
“Thank goodness for the music of Tiller’s Folly...
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songs written with respect for tradition and history,
12 noon – 1:00 pm – Free
played with virtuosity and gusto...” Tom May,
producer/host of “River City Folk” (NPR)
Plus Stephanie Cadman, who has thrilled audiences
throughout North America and Europe with
her award-winning tap and Ottawa Valley-style
stepdancing, along with her dynamic stage presence.
Presented by Canada Place
Lunch Time Concert
Qristina and Quinn
Bachand
Granville Square
200 Granville St. @ Cordova
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm – Free
Opening Night
The World’s Greatest
Céilídh featuring
Battlefield Band (Scotland)
& Festival Guest Artists
Commodore Ballroom
868 Granville St.
Doors 7:00 pm
Show: 7:30 pm
Advance Tickets $20
$25 at the door
Tickets also available at
Tom Lee Music, 929 Granville
St. and Zulu Records,
1972 W. 4th Ave.
Band
Battlefield
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Qristina and Quinn Bachand are young in years,
but they know exactly what it takes to leave an
audience wanting more! This brother-sister duo
(fiddle, guitar) from Victoria is quickly becoming
an in-demand act right across Canada.
Presented by Cadillac Fairview
Scotland’s internationally renowned Battlefield
Band draws on the power and beauty of traditional
Celtic musical forms, and transforms them into
fresh and compelling music for today. The group is
a world pioneer in the integration of bagpipes with
fiddle, keyboards, guitar and voice, and delivers a
unique fusion of ancient and modern instruments.
Over the years, new band members have brought
innovative new ideas, instruments and technique,
and after 30 years the Battlefield Band is still
leading the way for Scottish music, thrilling
longtime fans and captivating new ones as it travels
around the world.
Also on the bill: Victoria’s rising stars Qristina and
Quinn Bachand (fiddle, guitar), champion Ottawa
Valley stepdancer and fiddler Stephanie Cadman,
Tiller’s Folly (Vancouver) with its signature musical
retelling of BC history, and musical host, piper
Jordan Seguin.
Together these performers will create a show that’s
sure to be jam-packed with great music, dance and
improvisation – a spectacular kick-off to this year’s
festival!
Wednesday March 12 continued
The Lucky Charms
Poker Tournament
The Irish Cellar
1006 Granville St.
5:30 pm
Advanced Tickets $50 per
person for a Texas Hold-em
Tournament with Prize Table.
$10 for Spectators at the Door
The WhiskeyDicks
The Roxy
932 Granville St.
7:00 pm
Mark Downey
Johnnie Fox’s Irish Snug
1033 Granville St.
8:00 – 11:00 pm
Sionnaine Irish
Dance Academy
Doolin’s Irish Pub
654 Nelson St. @ Granville
8:30 pm
Murphy’s Lágh
9:00 pm
Jordan Seguin
Compare and enjoy a selection of Granville Island
Brewing samples paired with appetizers by Chris
Kissack, Executive Chef at Doolin’s Irish Pub.
Limited seating.
Net proceeds benefit CelticFest Vancouver Society
Co-presented with Edgewater Casino
You can count on a wild romp with this
rambunctious five-piece ensemble featuring
players from BC and the Yukon. “Notorious for
being a bit cheeky”, the band offers intense fiddle
tunes and dance-friendly Celtic rock.
Originally from County Meath, Ireland, Mark
Downey is noted for his collaborative work with
bands in France, Ireland and Canada. This festival
will be a showcase for Downey’s solo skills as a
singer, guitarist and bodhran player. Join him as he
rolls and rocks through a varied landscape of Irish
songs, from popular to little-known, traditional to
up-to-the-minute, all framed with lively storytelling.
This Celtic party will sparkle with the energy and
excitement of an Irish dance ensemble that cleverly
blends traditional and modern styles, coached
by World Irish Dancing Championship competitor
Michelle Kilby.
Young duo Damian O’Braonain (guitar, bodhran,
vocals) and Sara Fitzpatrick (fiddle, guitar, vocals)
captivate audiences with their musical skill and
engaging stage presence.
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Qristina
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Thursday March 13
Lunch Time Concert
Stephanie Cadman’s
Celtic Blaze
Stephanie Cadman’s Celtic Blaze is a fast paced
and entertaining show that appeals to all ages. It
explores a heritage of Canadian music and dance
Canada Place – North End Pointe with a modern creative contemporary edge. The
unique performance blends Stephanie’s 20 years
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of vast performance experience featuring Ottawa
12:00 – 1:00 pm – Free
Valley stepdancing, classical and Celtic fiddling,
tap, jazz, ballet, musical theatre and a truly
powerful singing voice.
Stephanie, a world champion tap dancer, has
traveled throughout North America with various
groups (including Bowfire and The StepCrew) as
well as touring overseas to entertain our troops.
Celtic Blaze’s unique choreography brings the
whole cast - Mark Sullivan (guitar & fiddle), Rob
Becker (bass), Rod Salloum (piano) and Pat
Steward (drums) - together through music, song
and stories.
Lunch Time Concert
Sabir Sisters
Four times fabulous - from the heart of British
Columbia’s Fraser Valley comes this quartet of
vivacious Celtic fiddling sensations. They’re four
times talented, too – every one of the sisters is a
great fiddler, singer, songwriter and stepdancer
to boot! Their music draws on Celtic folk and rock
influences, and audiences from coast to coast have
cheered their lively performances.
Granville Square
1:00 - 2:00 pm – Free
Whisky Kiss –
A Journey of Taste
The Irish Cellar
1006 Granville St.
5:30 – 9:00 pm
Advance Tickets $20/$22 at
the door - includes 5 Scotch
Whisky samples & appetizers
Discover the complex, flavourful world of Scotch
Whisky as you travel with Cask Strength whisky
educator Andrew Starritt on Scotland’s Johnnie
Walker Journey of Taste. Sample and savour five
fine Johnnie Walker blends, accompanied by light
appetizers.
A special performance by the Festival’s Musical
Host Jordan Seguin follows the tastings.
Limited seating.
Presented by Johnnie Walker & The Irish Cellar
asting
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Sabir Sisters
Sionnaine Iri
sh Dance Ac
ademy
Rogue Folk Club
Vancouver's Best Celtic, Folk & Roots Music
www.roguefolk.bc.ca
Sunday, March 2nd
MALINKY (Scotland)
Saturday, March 8th
Tracy Grammer / August
Sunday, March 9th
Rani Arbo
& daisy mayhem
Sunday, March 23rd
Stephen Fearing
Friday, April 4th
Date:
Beppe
Gambetta
Client:
Friday-Sunday,
April 11-13th
Ref:
Proof: P1
Insertion:
Pub:
April In Paris Festival
and so much more!
All shows at
St. James Hall
(3214 W.10th Ave)
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Thursday March 13 continued
The Battle of The Bards
PUB CRAWL Free
5:30 pm Doolin’s Irish Pub
6:05 pm Atlantic Trap & Gill
6:45 pm Johnnie Fox’s Irish Snug
8:00 pm FINALE EVENT,
Open Mic, DJ & Dance
Ceili’s Irish Pub & Restaurant
Dublin Bar – 2nd floor
$5.00 at the Door
W.B. Yeats
(1865-1939)
4th Annual
Brewmaster’s Dinner
–Dublin Bar - 2nd floor
670 Smithe St. @ Granville
5:30 pm
Advance Tickets $35. (includes
a 3 course meal & beer)
Tickets also available at
Granville Island Brewing
Retail Store, 1441 Cartwright St.
Granville Island
Murphy’s Lágh Band
The Roxy
932 Granville St.
7:00 pm
Chrissy Crowley Band with
Jason Roach on Piano
Atlantic Trap & Gill
612 Davie St. @ Seymour
8:30 pm
Halifax Wharf Rats
9:00 pm
A fast-paced tour of Vancouver’s finest Celtic pubs
gets an added blast of fun and frolic when it’s
combined with the ultimate literary experience: a
head-to-head poetry face-off featuring the most
famous Celtic writers!
Inspired in part by the famous Dublin Literary Pub
Crawl, three actors in costume will take on the roles
of Dylan Thomas (Damon Calderwood), Robbie
Burns (Todd Wong) and William Butler Yeats (Mark
Downey), to perform some of the great works that
have ensured them the highest place in the Celtic
literary canon.
Not only will these three brilliant poets be meeting
up in the same rooms, they’ll face off against each
other in a climactic finale modeled after the hugely
popular spoken word poetry slams. Hosted by
Ravishing Rhonda.
Finale features Fiddler Elise Boeur and DJ Michael
Louw.
The Brewmaster’s Dinner is back with awardwinning Brewmaster Verne Lambourne of Granville
Island Brewing. Lambourne shares his expert
knowledge as he demonstrates how to perfectly
complement a three-course menu with a selection
of matching ales. Music by Fiddler, Elise Boeur
Limited Seating. Get your tickets early – this event
always sells out!
Presented by Granville Island Brewing & Ceili’s Irish
Pub & Restaurant
This four-piece band features dynamic singer/
fiddler Sara Fitzpatrick and Damian O’Braonain
(bodhran, guitar, vocals) backed by bass (Cory
Curtis) and drums (Mike Magnusson), bringing
high-energy Celtic and Irish pub favourites to the
Roxy stage.
Fiddling is bred into Chrissy Crowley’s genes,
coming as she does from a long and legendary line
of Cape Breton and Newfoundland Celtic musicians.
Don’t miss the opportunity to hear this rising star
along with her talented Nova Scotian band.
Jigs and reels get a shot of rock-‘n-roll as these
favourite stage performers turn up the heat with
“Crazy Celtic and Maritime Madness”, featuring the
explosive bow work of BC fiddler Doug Medley.
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Friday March 14
Lunch Time Concert
Kinship
Three – count ‘em! - three Hughes brothers are
the high-powered battery that fuels this quintet
Canada Place – North End Pointe of men in kilts, rocking out to a Celtic beat. The
band’s exciting sound is built with melodic three
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part harmonies, bagpipes, bass, drums, electric
12:00 – 1:00 pm – Free
and acoustic guitars and other Celtic instruments
including the tin whistle and bohdran drums.
Lunch Time Concert
Pat Chessell Band
All-rounder Pat Chessell offers exceptional acoustic
guitar work, warm vocals and a winning stage
presence as he and his band bring their own
engaging brand of Irish and Canadian folk music to
Granville Square.
Granville Square
1:00 – 2:00 pm – Free
In Concert with
Tony McManus
with Special Guest,
Steafan Hannigan
The Yale, 1300 Granville St.
Doors 6:30 pm
Show: 7:00 pm
Advance Tickets $15
$20 at the door
Includes show with Incognito
at 9:30 pm
No less a player than John Renbourn has called
him “the best Celtic guitarist in the world” and now
he’s coming to Vancouver! Don’t miss this intimate
acoustic evening with an internationally acclaimed
performer whose concerts in Europe, Great Britain
and North America have left both critics and fans
awestruck. McManus’ fame stems from his unique
ability to take complex arrangements typically
played by fiddles and pipes, and brilliantly recreate
them for solo guitar. Watch jaws drop around the
room as he demonstrates his musical magic!
Special guest: multi-instrumentalist Steafan
Hannigan, all-Britain Uilleann pipe champion and
virtuoso bodhran player.
NOTE: Guests attending this concert can stay on for
the next show with Incognito
(see listing below at 9:30 pm for details)
A co-presentation with The Yale
Incognito with Robert Ford
(The Stoaters)
The Yale
1300 Granville St.
9:30 pm
Tickets $12 at the door
Pat Chessell
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In twenty years of rocking the West Coast, Incognito
has earned its place in the upper echelon of
Vancouver’s sizzling R and B scene. With four CD’s
and countless touring miles on the clock, this
skin-tight blues machine just keeps gathering
steam. Joining them will be Robert Ford of favourite
Vancouver Celtic Rock band The Stoaters.
Steafan Hannigan
Kinship
Friday March 14 continued
Rye ‘n Hooch
1033 Granville St.
7:00 – 10:00 pm
Spirit of the West
Commodore Ballroom
868 Granville St.
8:00 pm
Advance Tickets $29.50
Ryan Enns and Patrick Ernst play everything from
Irish pub music by The Pogues to medleys of
traditional Russian dances and Argentinean tangos.
Together they’re a highly charged, innovative duo
that’s been honing its skills for over a decade. Don’t
be surprised if the audience is up on its feet and
cheering them on.
It’s a 25th anniversary year for this legendary
Canadian alternative rock and folk band, and the
celebration is spread over two nights at this year’s
festival. Expect an evening of potent, high-energy
entertainment from these veteran concert performers.
A co-presentation with Live Nation
The Artists’ Lounge
Hosted by Tony McManus
Tom Lee Music – Music Hall
3rd floor – 929 Granville St.
11:30 pm
Advance Tickets $20
$22 at the Door
Limited Seating
Mark Downey
5:00 pm
This is the exclusive venue where you’ll find festival
musicians hanging out and performing together
after their regular gigs – and you can join them!
It’s a fascinating opportunity to see many of the
best musicians from this year’s festival performing
in a casual, intimate late-night setting. Be a part
of this unique event - and be sure to expect the
unexpected!
Artists include: Tony McManus – Host, Stephanie
Cadman, Steafan Hannigan, Keona Hammond,
Randy Vic, Chrissy Crowley, Wendy MacIsaac &
Patrick Gillis and Roof Rabbit.
This native of County Meath, Ireland is noted for
his collaborative work with bands in France, Ireland
and Canada. Here, you’ll be treated to Downey’s
solo skills as a singer, guitarist and bodhran player.
Join him as he rolls and rocks through a varied
landscape of Irish songs, from popular to littleknown, traditional to up-to-the-minute, all framed
with lively storytelling.
Fiddlers of the Future
Kierah
Caitlan Read
Chrissy
Crowle
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Saturday March 15
Roof Rabbit
Street Market Stage
Celtic Village
800-Block Granville Street
12:00 noon – Free
Victoria is home to this brand new acoustic Celtic
instrumental band whose four players share a love
of traditional Irish tunes, and season them with
their own contemporary style and youthful energy.
Also in the mix is ear-catching original music
written by various members of the ensemble, which
includes two members of Canadian roots music
darlings, The Gruff.
Presented by Edgewater Casino
Music Workshop – Guitar
Tony McManus
Tom Lee Music City Stage
929 Granville St.
1:00 pm – Free
Acclaimed Celtic guitarist Tony McManus draws
back the curtain on the remarkable technique that
has earned him a worldwide reputation as a guitar
wizard. A unique experience for guitar lovers and
players!
Presented by Tom Lee Music
Wendy MacIsaac &
Patrick Gillis
From the brilliant Cape Breton band Baòlach,
two of the island’s finest musicians join forces on
the Street Market Stage. Wendy MacIsaac began
Street Market Stage
Celtic Village 800-Blk Granville St performing when she was just 5 years old as a
stepdancer, then became an expert fiddler and
1:30 pm – Free
pianist. In the years since she’s performed with
the likes of the Chieftains, Capercaillie and Buddy
MacMaster. Patrick Gillis comes from a family of
traditional musicians who encouraged his love of
Celtic music, and he’s now recognized as one of the
finest guitarists Cape Breton has ever produced.
Music Workshop – Bodhran
Steafan Hannigan
929 Granville St.
2:00 pm – Free
Step Dancing Workshop
– Ottawa Valley Style
with Stephanie Cadman
Tom Lee Music -Music Hall
3rd Floor-929 Granville St.
2:00 pm
Advance Tickets $10
Elise Boeur
2:00 pm
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This respected musician and teacher can play just
about any Celtic instrument, but his special gift is
unmistakable when he picks up a bodhran. A don’tmiss opportunity to watch a master bring out the
best in this ancient Celtic percussion instrument.
Three-time Canadian stepdancing champion
Stephanie Cadman is an expert at the powerful
and demanding dancing style unique to the Ottawa
Valley region. Its characteristic high steps and
unusual arm work make it a challenge to perform,
but highly entertaining to watch. Bring your
dancing shoes and give it a try!
Fiddler Elise Boeur is sure to delight the crowds
with her Celtic and folk-influenced music, whether
she’s playing her treasured acoustic violin or her
modern electric five-string instrument.
Saturday March 15 continued
Music Workshop –
Tenor Banjo & Guitar
Randy Vic & Dave Marshall
929 Granville St.
3:00 pm – Free
Fiddlers of the Future
Chrissy Crowley,
Caitlan Read and Kierah
Street Market Stage
Celtic Village
3:00 pm – Free
Mark Downey
1033 Granville St.
7:00 – 10:00 pm
Randy Vic is a veteran of the Vancouver Irish music
scene, and its finest tenor banjo player. He’ll be
accompanied by another musical veteran, Dave
Marshall on guitar, for a fine selection of jigs, reels
and polkas.
If you’ve ever wondered about the future of Celtic
music, these three young performers will convince
you that it’s in very good hands. Each of them
combines astonishing fiddling technique with
a genuine feel for Celtic music, spiced with the
energy and vitality of their tender years.
This native of County Meath, Ireland is noted for
his collaborative work with bands in France, Ireland
and Canada. Here, you’ll be treated to Downey’s
solo skills as a singer, guitarist and bodhran player.
Join him as he rolls and rocks through a varied
landscape of Irish songs, from popular to littleknown, traditional to up-to-the-minute, all framed
by lively storytelling.
The BIG St. Pat’s Night Out! The Washington Post calls them “three of the
finest folk violinists anywhere”. Celtic Fiddle
Featuring Celtic Fiddle
Festival is a true supergroup, bringing together
Festival & Guests
Richard’s on Richards
1036 Richards St.
Doors 8:00 pm
Show: 8:30 pm
Advance Tickets $22
$25 at the door
Celtic Fiddle Festival
three internationally acclaimed fiddlers - Kevin
Burke (Ireland), Christian Lemaître (Brittany,
France) and André Brunet (Quebec) – along with
Ged Foley (guitar). Sold-out tours and standing
ovations are the norm when these three fiddle stars
come together to perform, each one a master of
his own particular regional style. Together, their
performances blend talent, tradition and humour in
a potent mix that leaves their audiences shouting
for more.
Also on the bill: Wendy MacIsaac is a gifted fiddler,
piano player and step-dancer from Creignish, Cape
Breton who has toured with Mary Jane Lamond,
Ashley MacIsaac, Beòlach (her current band) and as
a solo performer. Patrick Gillis is one of the finest
guitarists to emerge from Cape Breton, and has
appeared at festivals throughout the US, Canada
and Europe with Beòlach.
Plus Musical Host Jordan Seguin, the Penk
O’Donnell Dancers, BC Regiment Pipers (with
Champion Guest Pipers from Ireland) and an array
of BC’s best musicians – it all adds up to a night to
make St. Patrick proud!
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Saturday March 15 continued
Spirit of the West
Commodore Ballroom
868 Granville St.
8:00 pm
Advance Tickets $29.50
It’s a 25th anniversary year for this legendary
Canadian alternative rock and folk band, and the
celebration has been spread over two nights at this
year’s festival. Expect an evening of potent, highenergy entertainment from these veteran concert
performers.
A co-presentation with Live Nation.
The Malarkeys
612 Davie St. @ Seymour
8:30 pm
An Intimate St. Patrick’s
Celtic Celebration
Featuring Roof Rabbit
UnWine’d on Howe
1180 Howe St. @ Davie
9:30 pm – 1:00 am
A four-piece band that specializes in traditional
and contemporary Celtic music performed with an
original rock-‘n-roll flair. This popular group hails
from the sunny Okanagan where you can often
catch them playing in pubs and at special events.
Roof Rabbit is a new acoustic Celtic instrumental
band with a shared love of traditional instrumental
Irish tunes plus the ability to write engaging new
tunes. Add to that their contemporary style and
youthful energy, and you’ve got an irresistible
formula!
Sunday March 16
Pre-Parade Performance
Vancouver Gaelic Choir
Street Market Stage
Celtic Village
10:00 am – Free
5th Annual
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Parade Route
Howe & Granville Streets
Downtown
11:00 am to approx 1:15 pm
See page 22 for
Parade route map
BC Regiment Irish Pipes & Drums
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The St. Patrick’s Day Parade gets a powerful kickoff
from this Vancouver ensemble. Formed in the
early 80’s, it’s been refining its sound ever since,
performing locally and in Scotland and winning fans
and awards along the way.
With close to a hundred entries and an estimated
2,000 participants, the St. Pat’s Parade is sure to be
a major high point in this year’s festival schedule.
Its downtown route will be overflowing with pipers,
drummers, Celtic dance groups and musicians,
acrobats and stilt walkers, and much more. Stake
out your vantage point early for a great view of the
Parade, wear your best green attire, and spend
the rest of the day enjoying the many outdoor
performances, attractions and events in the Celtic
Village Street Market area, highlighted by free
shows on the Street Market and KidsZone stages.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Penk O’Donnell Dancers
Sunday March 16 continued
Post-Parade Performance
Stephanie Cadman’s
Celtic Blaze
Street Market Stage
Celtic Village
1:00 pm – Free
(time is approximate/after the
Parade ends)
Murphy’s Lágh
12:00 pm
Halifax Wharf Rats
The Irish Cellar
1006 Granville St.
1:00 pm
Music Workshop – Pipes
Steafan Hannigan
929 Granville St.
1:00 pm – Free
Pat Chessell Trio
The Roxy
932 Granville St.
1:30 pm
Music Workshop –
Guitar & Fiddle
Wendy MacIsaac and
Patrick Gillis
929 Granville St.
2:00 pm – Free
Stephanie Cadman’s Celtic Blaze is a fast paced
and entertaining show that appeals to all ages. It
explores the heritage of Canadian music and dance
with a modern creative contemporary edge. The
unique performance blends Stephanie’s 20 years
of vast performance experience featuring Ottawa
Valley stepdancing, classical and Celtic fiddling,
tap, jazz, ballet, musical theatre and a truly
powerful singing voice.
Stephanie, a world champion tap dancer, has
travelled throughout North America with various
groups (including Bowfire and The StepCrew) as
well as touring overseas to entertain our troops.
Celtic Blaze’s unique choreography brings the
whole cast - Mark Sullivan (guitar & fiddle), Rob
Becker (bass), Rod Salloum (piano) and Pat
Steward (drums) - together through music, song
and stories.
Young duo Damian O’Braonain (guitar, bodhran,
vocals) and Sara Fitzpatrick (fiddle, guitar, vocals)
captivate audiences with their musical skill and
engaging stage presence.
Jigs and reels get a shot of rock-‘n-roll as these
favourite stage performers turn up the heat with
“Crazy Celtic and Maritime Madness”, featuring the
explosive bow work of BC fiddler Doug Medley.
Steafan Hannigan is a master of many Celtic
instruments, and a noted teacher as well as
performer. Join this internationally respected
musician as he reveals some of his expert
techniques and tips for playing the pipes!
Heavily influenced by acts such as the Johnny Cash,
The Clancy Brothers, The Pogues and Blue Rodeo,
Pat Chessell has gained a strong, loyal fan base due
to his exceptional acoustic guitar playing, warm,
passionate vocals and his often downright funny
stage presence.
Wendy MacIsaac is an expert Cape Breton fiddler
who has performed with the likes of the Chieftains,
Capercaillie and Buddy MacMaster during her
stellar career. Patrick Gillis is recognized as one
of the finest guitarists Cape Breton has ever
produced. Join this pair of accomplished musicians
as they play and discuss two central Celtic
instruments.
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Lowland/Border Bagpipe –
Pipe Workshop
Tom Lee Music – Music Hall
3rd Flr. 929 Granville St.
2:00 to 3:00 pm – Free
The Great Highland bagpipe is now recognized
worldwide as a quintessential symbol of Scotland,
but another instrument came before it - the
Lowland (or ‘Border’) bagpipe.
Join Robert MacDonald of The Lowland and Border
Piper’s Society as he shares the story of this ancient
instrument and demonstrates its unique sound. He
will be accompanied by Irish, Northumbrian and
Scottish small-pipers as he traces the trail of the
pipes from Neolithic times through to the present,
checking in along the way on the Picts, the Emperor
Nero, the French Court of the Sun King and even the
DaVinci Code!
Michael Viens
1033 Granville St.
2:00 – 4:00 pm
The Great Big Session
Hosted by
Steafan Hannigan &
Stephanie Cadman
Morrissey Irish House
1227 Granville St.
2:30 pm
$5.00 for players with
Instrument
$10.00 for listeners
Tickets at the door
Vazzy
Street Market Stage
Celtic Village
2:30 pm – Free
For over 20 years Michael Viens has been a member
of the Vancouver-based folk group Blackthorn,
specialists in the traditional music of Ireland and
Scotland as well as folk music of English and French
Canada. Michael sings and plays the 6 & 12-string
guitar plus the bodhran, and his musical chops can
keep any crowd happily entertained.
Join internationally acclaimed multi-instrumentalist
Steafan Hannigan and award winning fiddler and
stepdancer Stephanie Cadman for an old-fashioned
Celtic pub session. Bring
your instruments and your
voice and participate in
the traditional style in this
session of jigs, reels and
sing-a-long songs that will
have everyone joining in!
Three sets of Francophone traditions meet up
in the music of this talented duo, as it presents
melodies and songs of Acadia, Quèbec and France.
Performed on a variety of stringed and percussion
instruments, Suzanne Leclerc and Bryn Wilkin’s
repertoire spans centuries and crosses oceans
– and offers universal appeal.
Vazzy
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Music Workshop – Whistle,
Flute/Guitar, Bodhran
Keona Hammond and
Neil Hammond
929 Granville St.
3:00 pm – Free
Keona Hammond is a popular Vancouver performer
whose instruments of choice are the flute and
whistle. She’s joined here by master multiinstrumentalist Neil Hammond on guitar and
bodhran.
Roof Rabbit
3:00 pm
Chrissy Crowley Band with
Jason Roach on Piano
Street Market Stage
Celtic Village
3:30 pm – Free
The Journey to
Tyr-Na-Nogue
Tom Lee Music -Music Hall
3rd Floor – 929 Granville St.
3:30 pm
Advance Tickets
$15 per
group of 4 or
$5.00 per
person
The four members of this brand new acoustic
Celtic instrumental band share a love of traditional
instrumental Irish tunes, and they season them
with their own contemporary style and youthful
energy. Performances also showcase original tunes
penned by members of the band, which includes
two members of Canadian roots music darlings, The
Gruff.
Fiddling is bred into Chrissy Crowley’s genes,
coming as she does from a long, legendary line of
Cape Breton and Newfoundland Celtic musicians.
Don’t miss the opportunity to hear this rising star
along with her talented Nova Scotian band.
Josephine discovers delightful tales, lively dances
and the mischief of fairy folk as she journeys to
a magical new land. Join her as she discovers a
fairy circle in her back yard and steps inside to
begin her adventures. This one act play features
the unparalleled storytelling of the Tickle Trunk
Players as they partner with talented local dance
and visual artists. Whether you’re young or old, the
Journey to Tyr-Na-Nogue will leave you amazed at
how much fun you can have once the door to your
imagination is opened!
Keona an
d
Randy Vic
Neil Hamm
ond
Dave
Mars
hall
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The WhiskeyDicks
You can count on a wild romp with this
rambunctious five-piece ensemble featuring
players from BC and the Yukon. “Notorious for
being a bit cheeky”, the band offers intense fiddle
tunes and dance-friendly Celtic rock.
The Irish Cellar
1006 Granville St.
3:30 pm
Tiller’s Folly
670 Smithe St. @ Granville
4:00 – 8:00 pm
Jay Knutson &
The Celtic Swamp Devils
Street Market Stage
Celtic Village
4:30 pm – Free
Copper Sky
6:00 pm
DJ Joseph O’Riley
The Irish Cellar
1006 Granville St.
6:00 pm
For well over a decade, Tiller’s Folly has been
consistently satisfying old fans and winning over new
ones with their unique storytelling, strong musicality
and engaging live performances and recordings.
Bruce Coughlan, Nolan Murray and Laurence Knight
are the force behind the band’s high-energy acoustic
roots music – Canadian Celtic at its best!
Jay Knutson was a founding member of Spirit of
the West, and has gone on to play and record with
dozens of top Canadian musicians and bands. Live
performances are his strength, so don’t miss this
chance to catch a case of “Celtic swamp fever”!
Since 2002, this foursome has been pleasing
audiences all around the Lower Mainland with
lively mix of Canadian and Celtic songs and tunes.
Strong vocals and fiddling are rounded out by a mix
of Celtic instruments, and it all works together to
create the group’s entertaining sound.
DJ Joseph O’Riley is back again for his 5th year,
mixing, mashing and scratching all types of Irish
tunes - from The Pogues to Flogging Molly.
Jay Knutson & The Celtic Swamp Devils
Murphy’s Lágh
Academie Duello
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Tickle Trunk Players
Andrew Carlisle
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5th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Sunday, March 16 - 11:00 am
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Street Closure & Bus Detour Information
On Sunday, March 16 from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Granville & Howe Streets will be closed to vehicle traffic
from Smithe to Granville Bridge. On Saturday March 15 & Sunday March 16 Granville Street, between
Robson & Nelson, will be closed to vehicle traffic to accommodate the Celtic Village (see pages 30 to 33).
On Saturday and Sunday the #050 bus will be re-routed from Granville St. to Seymour (northbound) and
Richards St. (southbound). On Sunday , between 8:00 am and 1:30 pm, all bus service on Howe St. will
be re-routed to Richards St.
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Festival At A Glance
Weekday Daytime Events
Canada Place
North End Pointe
999 Canada Place
Granville Square
200 Granville @
Cordova
Evening Events
Wednesday
March 12
Thursday
March 13
Friday
March 14
Tiller’s Folly
with Stephanie
Cadman
Stephanie
Cadman’s
Celtic Blaze
Kinship
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
pg# 6
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
pg# 8
Qristina &
Quinn Bachand
Sabir Sisters
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
pg# 6
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
pg# 8
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
pg# 12
Pat Chessell
Band
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
pg# 12
5 years of celebration
5 millennia of inspiration
bring out
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march 15TH – 19TH
For tick et s an d p er f o r me r b ios v is it w w w. c e lt ic f e stva n c o uve r.c o m
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Weds - Fri Daytime Events
Evening Events
Wednesday
March 12
612 Davie St.
Thursday
March 13
Battle Of The Bards
Literary Pub Crawl - 2nd stop
6:05 pm pg# 11
Chrissy Crowley Band
8:30 pm
Ceili’s Irish Pub &
Restaurant
Dublin Bar -2nd level670 Smithe St.
pg# 11
4th Annual
Brewmaster’s Dinner
5:30 pm
pg# 11
Battle Of The Bards
Literary Pub Crawl - Finale,
Open Mic & DJ
8:00 pm pg# 11
Commodore Ballroom
868 Granville St.
World’s Greatest Céilídh
Battlefield Band & Guests
7:00 pm
654 Nelson St
8:30 pm
Irish Cellar
1006 Granville St.
pg# 7
Battle Of The Bards
Literary Pub Crawl - 1st stop
5:30 pm pg# 11
Murphy’s Lágh
Halifax Wharf Rats
9:00 pm
9:00 pm
pg# 7
The Lucky Charms
Poker Tournament
5:30 pm
Johnnie Fox’s
Irish Snug
1033 Granville St.
pg# 6
Sionnaine Irish Dance
Academy
pg# 7
Mark Downey
8:00 pm
pg# 7
pg# 11
Whisky Kiss
A Journey of Taste
5:30 pm pg# 8
Battle Of The Bards
Literary Pub Crawl - 3rd stop
6:45 pm pg# 11
Richard’s On Richards
1036 Richards St.
The Roxy
The WhiskeyDicks
932 Granville St.
7:00 pm pg# 7
Tom Lee Music Music Hall
3rd Flr-929 Granville St.
Murphy’s Lágh
7:00 pm
pg# 11
Unwine’d On Howe
1180 Howe St.
The Yale
1300 Granville St
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Festival Legend
Festival Pick
Scotch Tasting
Dance
Music Workshop
Music
Food & Drink
Spoken Word
Kids
Evening Events
Friday
March 14
Sat. Sun Daytime Events
Saturday
March 15
Sunday
March 16
The Malarkeys
8:30 pm
pg# 16
Tiller’s Folly
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
pg# 20
Spirit Of The West
8:00 pm
pg# 13
Spirit Of The West
8:00 pm
pg# 16
Mark Downey
Copper Sky
5:00 pm
6:00 pm
pg# 13
pg# 20
DJ Joseph O’Riley
6:00 pm
Rye ‘N Hooch
Mark Downey
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
pg 13#
pg# 20
pg# 15
The Big St. Pat’s Night Out!
Celtic Fiddle Festival & Guests
8:00 pm pg# 15
The Artists’ Lounge
Hosted by Tony McManus
11:30 pm - 2:00 am pg# 13
An Intimate St. Pat’s
Celebration featuring
Roof Rabbit
9:30 pm
pg# 16
Tony McManus Concert
With Steafan Hannigan
6:30 pm pg# 12
Incognito with Robert Ford
9:30 pm
pg# 12
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Evening Events
Weekend Daytime Events
Saturday
March 15
Celtic Village
Street Market Stage
800 Block–
Granville St.
@ Smithe St.
Sunday
March 16
Roof Rabbit
12:00 pm
10:00 am
pg# 14
pg# 16
Wendy MacIsaac & Pat Gillis
Stephanie Cadman’s Celtic Blaze
1:30 pm
1:00 pm
pg# 14
Fiddlers Of The Future
Vazzy
3:00 pm
2:30 pm
pg# 15
pg# 17
pg# 18
Chrissy Crowley Band
3:30 pm
pg# 19
Jay Knutson &
The Celtic Swamp Devils
4:30 pm
654 Nelson St.
pg# 20
Elise Boeur
Murphy’s Lágh
2:00 pm
12:00pm
pg# 14
pg# 17
Roof Rabbit
3:00 pm
pg# 19
Halifax Wharf Rats
Irish Cellar
1006 Granville St.
1:00 pm
pg# 17
The WhiskeyDicks
3:30 pm
1033 Granville St.
Kidszone Stage Celtic Village
900 Block
Granville St. @ Nelson
pg# 20
Michael Viens
2:00 pm
pg# 18
The Magical Mythical Tour
1:00pm
2:00 pm
pg# 30
pg# 30
Medieval Fencing Demo
The Princess & The Pirate
2:15 pm
3:00 pm
pg# 30
pg# 30
Medieval Fencing Demo
4:00 pm
Kidszone Tent Celtic Village
900 Block Granville St.
Morrissey Irish House
1227 Granville St.
The Roxy
932 Granville St.
Lobby Level
929 Granville St.
Tom Lee Music
- Music Hall
3rd Flr– 929
Granville St.
A Swarm Of Drones
11:00 am –5:00 pm
pg# 30
1:00 pm-5:00 pm
pg# 30
The Great Big Session
2:30 pm
pg# 18
Pat Chessell Trio
1:30 pm
pg# 17
Tony McManus Guitar
Workshop
Steafan Hannigan
Pipes Workshop
1:00 pm
1:00 pm
pg# 14
pg# 17
Steafan Hannigan
Bodhran Workshop
Wendy MacIsaac & Patrick Gillis
Fiddle & Guitar Workshop
2:00 pm
2:00pm
pg# 14
pg# 17
Randy Vic & Dave Marshall
Tenor Banjo & Guitar
Workshop
Keona & Neil Hammond
Whistle, Flute & Guitar,
Bodhran Workshop
3:00 pm
3:00 pm
pg# 15
Stephanie Cadman
Step Dancing Workshop
2:00 pm
pg# 14
pg# 19
Lowland/Border Bagpipe
Workshop
2:00 pm
pg# 18
Journey to Tyr-Na-Nogue
3:30 pm
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A Swarm Of Drones
pg# 19
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KidsZone Hours:
Saturday March 15 – 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday March 16 – 1:00 pm (after the parade) to 5:00 pm
KidsZone Location:
The Celtic Village, 900 block Granville Street
between Smithe and Nelson Street
Weekend Family Entertainment
A Swarm of Drones –
Piping Demonstration
Saturday March 15
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
& Sunday March 16
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm – Free
Saturday March 15
1:00 - 1:45 pm
& Sunday March 16
2:00 - 2:45 pm – Free
Medieval Fencing
Demonstration
Saturday March 15
2:15 - 3:00 pm
& Sunday March 16
4:00 to 4:30 pm – Free
You’re invited to join The Lowland and Border Piper’s
Society and A Swarm of Drones in a unique event in
their session tent. You’ll find players and makers of
Uilleann, Northumbrian, Scottish and even Swedish
bagpipes, and get an up-close experience as they
talk about and play their instruments. Meet Scottish
pipe-maker Robin Beck and witness his ‘futureproof’ aluminum bagpipes.
A Swarm of Drones is a forum and venue for all
manner of ‘Drone’ instruments – from Didgeridoos
to sitars, fiddles to throat-singers. Bring your own
instruments and become part of a session!
A musical voice extends the invitation: “Will you
come a dancing, a singing, a playing…”? Join the
renowned storytellers of the Tickle Trunk Players,
and giggle with Munachar and Manachar as they
travel through the raspberry patch, fly with Daniel
O’Rourke and the Pooka, and party with the fairy
folk at the rath. This engaging show promises to be
fun for the whole family, and it’s sure to leave one
and all feeling a little more magical!
Academie Duello’s costumed performance team will
take you on a tour through the history of the sword,
from its use by medieval warriors to renaissance
nobles. Come and enjoy a thrilling showcase of
swaggering swordplay!
The Juggling Jollies present Amazing acrobatic acts that defy gravity! A vast array
The Princess and The Pirate of characters, high adventure and magical comedy!
Sunday (ONLY) March 16
3:00 to 3:45 pm – Free
Face Painting by
Allyson Grant
Saturday, March 15
& Sunday March 16
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
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The Princess and the Pirate brings the best of physical
theatre and the circus together in an epic adventure
story of abduction and rescue on the high seas.
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of delivering amazing face painting experiences
that bring joy to kids and smiling appreciation from
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creative face and body art is matched only by her
enthusiasm and magnetic personality.
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Open 11:30 am Till 4 am 7 days a week
910 Granville St.
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1L2
604-646-4000
info@roxyburger.com
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The Street Market
Location:
Market Hours:
The Celtic Village, 800 block Granville Street,
between Smithe and Robson
Saturday, March 15, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, March 16, 10:00 am (before Parade starts) to 5:00 pm.
Street Market Participants
B & B Concessions
Baby Celtic
www.babyceltic.com
BC Genealogical Society
www.bcgs.ca
Blondie’s Bun Works
jenbrice@telus.net
Canada Line
www.canadaline.ca
Celtic Empire
www.celticempire.com
Information Centre
Celtic Treasure Chest
www.celtictreasurechest.com/
www.doolins.ca
Edgewater Casino
www.edgewatercasino.ca
Eva Collections
eecc101@hotmail.com
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Have a picnic downtown! BBQ burgers, corn on the
cob and smoked turkey legs.
Unique DVDs and CDs, designed especially for
babies. In Baby Celtic you’ll find uplifting jigs and
reels to stimulate and amuse your little one, a
world of make-believe awaits you and your baby.
(Located in the KidsZone)
This non profit society promotes, encourages and
fosters the study of Genealogy.
Blondie’s Bun Works serves Smokies, Veggie Dogs
& Hot Dogs. Served on Blondie’s Gourmet Cheese
& Onion or Herb Buns. Tons of condiments including
Blondie’s own Garlic Mayo and Jalapeño Relish. You’re
gonna love ‘em!
Public information on the plans for Granville Street
and Canada Line transit. Free shopping bags! (while
supply lasts)
The Celtic Empire Collection showcases the work of
Canadian Celtic Artist Rudi Diesvelt, who interprets
the designs of his Celtic ancestors and preserves the
tradition by handcrafting leather, gold and silver. You’ll
find an exceptional collection of Celtic treasures here!
Find all the festival information here and meet our
great volunteers. Limited Edition festival merchandise
and St. Pat’s novelty items on sale. ENTER TO WIN
A RETURN TRIP FOR 2 TO GLASGOW ON ZOOM
AIRLINES.
Whether you are an expat from UK or you just love
quality imported merchandise from Britain, we invite
you to take a trip down memory lane and try out some
of our Celtic delicacies.
Drop by and visit the friendly folk from Doolin’s.
They’re always lots of fun.
Drop by the Edgewater booth and spin the wheel to win
a variety of free prizes. Must 19+ years to spin. But don’t
worry - we’ve got some fun stuff for the kids too!
Handmade jewelly, made with crystals, pearls, shells
and silver. Hair accessories, made with seabeads and
crystals.
Fitness World
www.fitnessworld.ca
“Goodies” by Thelma
Gumboot Books
www.gumbootbooks.ca
Investors Group
The leader in the fitness industry for over 40 years
providing proven programs with lasting results. One
month memberships for only $19 (value $99). Drop by
for a free body composition analysis and enter to win
a 1 year membership.
A family business offering home made pickled
specialties made from traditional recipes handed
down from many generations.
Gumboot Books is an innovative locally-based company
that specializes in the production of books and
educational materials for kids. They will be featuring
some great new titles including “Faeries are Real”,
a book filled with gorgeous illustrations by Izabela
Byzmek and features lovely poetry by Crystal Stranaghan.
Financial Planning Information for all ages.
ian.atkinson@investorsgroup.com
Ireland Monument
www.irelandmonument.com
Irish Wolfhounds Club of
Canada & New Beginnings
Canine Treats
www.cnoccarne.com
J & J Food Concessions
JGN Designs
jgn@telus.net
The Kilt Connection
Liberty International
libertyinternational@shaw.ca
USC Education
Savings Plans Inc.
www.usc.ca
Van Houtte Coffee Services
You’re invited to view the plans for the Ireland
Monument, planned for the John Hendry Park at Trout
Lake in Vancouver, to honour and commemorate the
contribution that people of Irish heritage have made
to the building of Canada.
A selection of handmade dog beds, natural dog treats,
Celtic hound design t-shirts & fleece blankets &
unique Celtic pewter jewellery. Come by to pat the Irish
Wolfhounds - they’re amazing creatures!
Feast on some Cotton Candy, Popcorn, SnoCones - forget
the calories for a day! (Located in the KidsZone)
Original, handmade fashion accessories for women,
children and even pets! Colourful scarves, necklaces,
keyfinders, purse charms, beaded dog jewellry and
leashes, bookmarks, wine charms and much more.
The Kilt Connection is your local source for quality
casual and traditional kilts including Utilikilts and
Bear Kilts brands.
Family name histories, coats of arms/clan badges
applied on garments or giftware. Made in Canada.
Scholarship Foundation providing RESP information
for interested parents. Enter to win one of
four $6500 RESP’s. Free balloons for the kids.
Drop by and enjoy a free cup of Van Houtte coffee.
www.vanhoutte.com
Western Union
Financial Services – Canada
www.westernunion.com
FREE balloons for the kids and other free gifts,
compliments of Western Union - the fastest
way to send and receive money worldwide.
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Sponsors & Partners
We are grateful for the generous contributions we receive from our sponsors and funders.
Title Sponsor
Founding Sponsor and Festival Presenter
Event Sponsor
Official Beer
Supporting Sponsors
Volunteer Food & Beverage
Program Guide Distribution
Government
KidsZone co-presented by
Official Spirits
Official Airline
Transit Shelters
Government
Media Partners
Community Partners
The Celtic
Treasure Chest
Production Partners & Official Performance Venues
IRISH SNUG
...time well
Official Hotels
Festival Production
spent
Limerick Queen
Irene Livingston
www.irenelivs.com
Turning the Town Tartan
for the 5th Year
Congrats CelticFest!
Proud founding and presenting sponsor
Edgewater Casino
is a proud sponsor
of the Fifth Annual
Located at the Plaza of Nations in Downtown Vancouver
60+ Table Games | 500 Slots | 18 Table Poker Room | 30+ Flat Screen TVs
Stadium Club | VUE Bar & Lounge
Present this coupon to Guest Services at Edgewater Casino and receive
$5 in Match Play when you place a $5 bet on traditional Blackjack.
Valid only March 12 – 17, 2008 | Must be 19 years or older | Must be BC Gold Member
Original coupon only, no duplication | Valid only at Edgewater Casino | One per person per day

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