2024 Tickets Now Available Only Through Festival Office or at the Event!

I want to thank you all for such an outstanding response to this year’s Festival. At this point in the weekend, we are no longer accepting on-line ticket orders.  You may, however, still purchase individual event tickets (Workshops, Demonstrations, and Concerts) at the Festival Office (cash, check, or charge) or directly at the event (cash only).  We have tickets left for all Demonstrations and Workshops and for the Friday and Saturday Night Concerts. Tickets are going fast for the Sunday Afternoon Concert, so come into the Festival Office for tickets and Artist Merchandise.

Things to experience in 2024!

When you come to the Spanish Peaks area for the Celtic Music Festival (celticmusicfest.com), there are several things you should plan on attending. The first of these is our opening festivities at the La Veta Town Park.  This is where you can enjoy your picnic lunch, listen to some wonderful Celtic music, and maybe partake in a dance or two.  We will start at 11am on Thursday with some basic dance instruction, followed by time to enjoy your own picnic lunch (remember to bring a camp chair or blanket to sit on) and the wonderful ambiance and friendship, finishing up with a rousing time for dancing and playing.

And don’t forget our many other free events. Among these are all the events in the Town Park on Thursday, several beginning instrumental classes throughout the weekend, a Hooley at Miner’s Plaza in Walsenburg on Friday afternoon, and Dance Instruction and a Ceili in the La Veta Park on Saturday afternoon. There will also be late-night sessions in La Veta and Walsenburg on Friday and Saturday nights. Be sure to check out the full schedule of events online at celticmusicfest.com.

Festival Office, Tickets and Passes, and Upcoming Weather Forecast

When you come to the Spanish Peaks Celtic Festival, remember to stop by the Festival Office (127 W. Francisco St. in La Veta) and say hello to our wonderful office staff. In the office you will find our Celtic Festival merchandise (t-shirts, pins, stickers, and artist CD’s). You can also purchase tickets to concerts, workshops, and demos. If you have purchased Full Festival or Full Concert Passes, you will need to come by the office to pick up your badges. Office hours are Wednesday 9-3 and Thursday through Saturday 8:30-4. If you need a bite to eat, there will be a food truck in front of the theater this year on Friday and Saturday from 9-3.

A word about the weather for the week: the forecast for the Spanish Peaks area is wonderful! Temperatures are forecast to be in the upper 60’s and low 70’s for highs and mid 40’s for lows. The evenings will be cool, so you might want to bring appropriate clothing. We look forward to seeing you next week!

Important Venue Update!

There has been a last-minute venue change.  All opening events that were to be held at the Mountain Mercantile above Cuchara will now be held at the La Veta Town Park. This includes the Welcome Gathering and Open Session (F01 – F04) from 11am – 2pm.  The Intro to Whistle class will now be held at the La Veta School of the Arts (2:30 pm) and the Intro to Bodhran class will be held in the Theater (2:30 pm). The Lads at the Dog Bar (C01) will still be at the Dog Bar in Cuchara at 4:30.

We will continue to provide you with information about any changes as we make them.  Thank you for your understanding and patience.