Throughout the centuries, the tradition and charm behind the music, dance and stories of the Celtic peoples have captivated the world. The contributions of the Irish, Scots Welsh, Cornish, Manx, Bretons, and Galecians/Asturians not only fill libraries and castles but also pubs, homes and our hearts. The Celtic Fling & Highland Games, as an unbridled celebration of Celtic Culture, offers a first-hand tour of these compelling cultures as it salutes both traditional and contemporary Celtic heritage. Delight your senses with the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of this rollicking Celtic celebration. Enjoy traditional pipe bands, modern Celtic rock bands, and everything in between, plus delicious Celtic cuisine, fresh brewed ales, wines, ciders, and more!
Saturday & Sunday, June 27 & 28, 2026
Gates Open at 11AM
2775 Lebanon Rd. Manheim, PA 17545
Tickets will go live on March 17, 2026
Please check back for more information, or follow us on Facebook @PaRenFaire or join the Royal Email List for news and updates.
• Tickets are date specific and must be reserved in advance. There are a limited amount of tickets per date and they may sell out.
• Tickets are only available for purchase on the Virtual Box Office.
• Tickets are sold only through this website's Box Office and not through third-party sellers.
• Celtic Fling is a Rain or Shine Event
• A change to the ticketing system brought about by US FTC Regulation taking place May 12, 2025 requires that both the ticket price and the service fee are combined in the overall ticket pricing. Please review your order during the purchasing process. The initial screen of the ordering process the ticket will display the sum of the ticket price + the service fee with those prices broken out and listed underneath.
4:30PM Entry Sunset Celtic Fling Pricing
Check back closer to the event for Sunset Admission pricing
Sunset Tickets allow guest to enjoy the remaining 6 hours of the Celtic Fling festivities, including the end of day Ceilidh. Food booths, pour houses and independent vendors begin closing at 8PM at the start of the Ceilidh at the Globe Theater. The Faire site closes at 9:30 PM.
Regardless of the day's ticket sold out status, 4:30PM Entry Sunset Celtic Fling Tickets will go live on the online box office at 3:45PM on Saturday and Sunday, June 27 and 28 at 3:45PM with entry to the Celtic Fling beginning at 4:30PM. The 4:30PM Entry Sunset Celtic Fling Tickets are not available in advance of the actual Celtic Fling date. The Sunset Ticket is valid only at the 2026 Celtic Fling on the date of purchase from 4:30PM-9PM. Sunset Ticket quantities are limited per day. Tickets must be purchased online through the Virtual Box Office and can be shown from a mobile device the day of your visit for entry. NO GATE SALES. Tickets are non-refundable. Children under 5 are admitted free and do not require a ticket.
We are happy to welcome groups to the Celtic Fling at Mount Hope! With unique entertainment/activities, the Celtic Fling is the perfect place to bring your group. Please visit the Group Sales Page for more information (for groups of 15+).
No matter what your age, please be prepared to show proper identification in order to sample from the wineries or consume alcohol. Valid ID includes a state issued driver's license or state issued ID card with photo, a passport, or a United States military identification card with photo. We are unable to accept any foreign driver's license. Note that the identification cannot be expired at the time of the festival.
Tickets and band announcements will go live on St. Patricks Day — Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Follow us on Facebook @PaRenFaire or join the Royal Email List for more news and updates.
Celtic performers will fill the Shire with music throughout the day from various stages throughout the fairegrounds while Traditional Pipe & Drums setting the stage for a grand weekend! Compete in fabulous contests or watch as others compete in the Annual Highland Games. Step back in time and learn about Celtic styles, traditions, handicrafts and more with the Shire's Living History or stop by the Clans & Societies booths to learn about Celtic influences on American culture. Irish Dancers and Gaelic Sports will fill the Shire and will make your visit an unforgettable experience!
Please Note: The Friday Night Concert has been cancelled for 2026. We would like to express our gratitude to all the Celtic music enthusiasts who have been a part of this event. For more information on our other upcoming events, follow us on Facebook @PaRenFaire, or join the Royal Email List.
Celtic performers fill the Shire with music throughout the day! The 2026 band line-up will be announced on St. Patrick's Day — Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Follow us on Facebook @PaRenFaire, or join the Royal Email List for news, updates and more!
You can compete at the Celtic Fling in some of the fun events and competitions listed below. Please Note: Sign ups take place 30 minutes before the start time at the location of the competition. You must sign up prior to the event to participate. *All events below are subject to change.
Discovery Garden - 12:00PM •There's nothing cuter than cute kids, except when they're wearing their kilts! All the wee Nipperkins (11 and under) that have donned a kilt for the weekend's festivities are invitied to participate for accolades and great prizes.
Chessboard - 2:15PM • For Highlanders 11 years old and younger, bring your lassies and laddies for the opportunity to try their hands at the Celtic Fling’s Wee Highland Games. They'll test their strength under the Caber Noodle Toss, their agility with the Sheep Toss and their team work with the Tug of War. Everyone is Scottish at the Wee Highland Games and all are winners at the Celtic Fling.
Chessboard - 5:15PM • Strut your stuff or simply root for your favorite as up to 12 kilted competitors strive to earn your admiration, and great prizes too! Open for the first time to anyone who thinks they've got the stuff; see if any of them can go the whole nine yards! If you've got swagger in your pleats or just want a seat, you should join us for what promises to be the wildest Fling contest of the weekend.
The Celtic Fling brings history to life with demonstrations, re-enactments, traditional demonstrations and more! Click here to view the Program including weekend Schedule & Map. *All information subject to change.
Located Near Bosworth Field
Demo, 12:00PM & Tournament, 2:30PM
Bringing the history of archery and its world-wide application to life. We demonstrate not only how English long bows and wood arrows are made, but how and why they were such effective tools and weapons of war. Enjoy archery and long distance archery demonstrations throughout the day.
LaForge, 11:30AM, 2:30PM & 6:30PM
Hand-forged, combat ready Renaissance blades perfect for edge-to-edge stage combat. On-site blacksmith performing live, public demonstrations of forging iron over a 2,500° Fahrenheit fire. The iron will glow, and the water will sizzle! Weaponry also be available for purchase. For more information about LaForge, visit LaForge.site.
Barn & Barrel, 10AM Sunday Only
No ticket necessary for this event—All are welcome to take part in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass presented by The Diocese of Harrisburg. Special thank you to: Deacon Armando Torres (Director for Identity, Culture and Outreach), Fr. Stephen Kelley and Mary-Kate & Peter Lee from Seasons who made this liturgy possible and meaningful. HBGDiocese.org
Dragon's Breath Glassworks, 12:30PM, 3:00PM & 6:00PM
Working with a furnace that can reach 2,000 degrees, the Dragon's Breath Glassworks team creates beautiful and functional glass art right before your eyes. Stop by throughout the day for live demonstrations, or to purchase their affordable, hand-crafted wares. Like them on Facebook.
Locations & Tree Top Stage, 1:30PM & 4:30PM
Your full immersion into Celtic Traditions this weekend would not be complete without a dauner over to "Guts & Glory" — A show featuring Scottish Comedy, Culture, and Cooking. The only event you will attend today with the guarantee that, "You will laugh until you stop". It can happen at other shows, but I guarantee it will happen at "Guts & Glory". You will also leave knowing how make authentic Haggis (Scotland's National Dish).
Locations & Endgame, 12:45PM & 3:45PM
Our mission is to cultivate character and excellence through a supportive community and learning environment. Irish dance is a journey, and we encourage our dancers to be positive and goal-oriented as they take steps and leaps forward. Located in Lancaster County, PA; conveniently accessible from Reading, Hershey and Harrisburg. Learn More
Locations & The Flying Dutchman, Throught the Day
Cathy Jo Smith has been sharing Irish and Irish-American stories, songs and history across the Midwest for almost 20 years. Whether its tales of the Fair Folk or ghosts, stories of magic or medicine, she can surprise and delight audiences of all ages. Learn more about her and the stories she tells at IrishTeller.com.
Locations & The Flying Dutchman, Throught the Day
The Irish Wake is perhaps one of the best known funeral traditions associated with Ireland. AS long as there have been Irish people, there have been wakes—both traditional and "American Emigration." The period between a death and a burial was a time for both mourning loss and celebrating life. Learn more at: IrishTeller.com.
A clan is considered to be a group of families that are affiliated by geography or marriage or political necessity. Celtic folk frequently use the term “clan,” but no specific definition of the term is accepted by all authorities. The word itself is Gaelic for "children" and was also used as an equivalent for "family."
In addition to offering name lists to search through, you’ll be able to explore clan histories and the work the societies are doing. Interesting fundraising merchandise for sale may include baked goods, books, music, T-shirts, kilts and tartan. Stop by and learn more about the programs and plans the clans and societies have for increasing the awareness of Celtic influences on American culture.
You’ll find many clans and societies represented at the Celtic Fling. Look up your surname and become familiar with the worthwhile missions the clans and societies maintain. If your clan is interested in attending the 2025 Celtic Fling & Highland Games, please call 717-665-7021 or click here to fill out the contact form.
Locations & Bosworth Field, Throughout the Day
Saturday, Open Men Comp (Men under 40 with multiple levels of experience)
Sunday, Men Over 40 & Women
Professional competitors are assigned points according to their placement in each Heavy Event. The athlete with the best overall combined performance earns the title "Athlete of the Day." So recognized, the Athlete Of The Day earns an automatic berth in the East Coast Championships in The Plains, VA at Great Meadow Field Event Center. The Athlete is also presented a symbolic Highland Claymore sword.
M.A.S.A. (Mid-Atlantic Scottish Athletics) was founded in 1999 by Heavy Events Athletes and Judges in the Mid-Atlantic region of the eastern United States to organize and promote the Heavy Events. M.A.S.A. is now the official sanctioning organization of the majority of the Heavy Events competitions held in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Kentucky. If you or your organization would like to find out about having a M.A.S.A. sanctioned Heavy Athletics competition please use the contact information at HeavyEvents.com
Scots have tested their strength against each other at Highland gatherings for centuries. King Malcolm Canmore, who began his reign in 1057, is credited with initiating crude forms of today's Scottish Highland Games athletic competition as a means of improving the abilities of his military. While the games had become festive occasions by the sixteenth century, they were still seen as a way for kings and chiefs to choose the best men for their retinues. Learn more by clicking the event names below.
Don't forget to pick up your official Celtic Fling merchandise during your visit to the grounds of Mount Hope Estate!
Slainte Celtic Glass Mug
Cheers to Celtic Fling! Enjoy a beer or cider fill in this glass mug.
Official T-Shirt
Commemorate your visit to the Celtic Fling at Mount Hope with the official T-Shirt featuring all of your favorite musicians appearing at the festival in a fun style on the back. Available for purchase at Informistress or at the Mount Hope Wine Shop. Sizes subject to availability.
A variety of Celtic merchants will join us at the Fling to showcase their unique wares and traditional crafts. Click here to view the Program including the Merchant Locations Map. All information is subject to change.
Interested in becoming a Celtic Fling merchant? Click here for more information!
Shire's Bookstore and Historical Library
Kilts and Clothing
Archery Demonstration and Hand-Made Longbows
Custom Fitted Jewelry, Welded on the Spot
Unique Braids and Twists to Wear Around the Shire
Hand-Crafter Co-Op
Assorted Candy Goods
Fresh Steak or Chicken Sandwiches
Handcrafted Wearables by Local Arists
Infused and Specialty Cigars
Celtic, Irish T-Shirts, Hoodies, Magnets & More
Specializing in Victorian, Steampunk, Renaissance & Fantasy Goods/Clothing
TBD
Witchy Creations and Mystical Stoneware
Honey, Honey Accessories, Bee Decor
Upscale Precious Jewels and Pearls
Spinning Man-Powered Ride
Handcrafted Jewelry, Accessories, Fantastical Oddities & Upcycled Treasure
Armor and Child Friendly Swords
Rings, Necklaces, Bracelets, and More
TBD
Fresh Cotton Candy
Wax Hands & Fantasy Decor
16th Century Apparel for the Fanciful Traveler
Specialty Teas and Tea-Related Gifts
Gems, Rocks, Pendulums & Such
Tarot Card Reading and More
Cold Process Soaps, Balms & Saves; Bath Bombs, Bath Teas, Oils
Herbs, Incense & Garden Art
TBD
Add a Little Swing to Your Shire Travels
A set of Horns to Suit Every Personality
Information Booth & Official Celtic Fling Merch
Assorted Flavored Jerky
Once reserved for the courts of kings, now a fun toy for all to enjoy.
Antique Trunks, Maps, Shields & More
Watercolor Paintings, Matted Prints, Stickers & Cards
Hand-Crafted Walking Sticks; Magical and Mystical Wares
Handmade bellydance, renaissance, celtic, steampunk and viking style up cycled clothing
Assorted Pet Supplies & Goods
Jewelry and Unique Gifts
TBD
Nonprofit rescue and animal assisted therapy in Reading
Funnel Cake, Peasant Bread, and Lemonade
Sway to and Fro on this Man Powered Ride
All Things Piratical
Rides and Games
Premium Ice Cream, Milkshakes
Historically Inspired Jewelry & All Natural Beard/Hair Care Products
Silver Adornments
Carved & Laser Engraved Wooden Items
Beef, Chicken or Shrimp
Preposterous Peculiarities, Magical Makings & Whimsical Wares
Assorted Whistels
Take a Ride on the Wild Boar, If You Dare
Choose a Potion, Make a Keepsake
"Electrocuted" Wood Pieces
You Buy It, You Break It! Smash a Variety of Glassware
Enjoy delicious foods from all of our Celtic kitchens throughout the Shire. Experience traditional Celtic favorites, savor a variety of hearty options and indulge in the delectable desserts. Click here to view the Program including Food Booth Map.*All information subject to change.
Please note that all menus are subject to change without notice. All royal kitchens are cash only. No outside food, beverages or coolers are permitted to be brought onto the faire grounds, with the exception of Guests with special dietary needs that have comleted and presented the Visitor Allergen Card to the Customer Service Window at the front gate—Learn more in the FAQ section (under General Information - Q: May I bring my own food/beverage into the Celtic Fling?)
Start your Sunday off right with a hearty and nutritious brunch at the Taproom & Grille, located between the Swashbuckler Brewery and Mount Hope Winery. Be sure to also pick up your first Scotch Egg of the day, or enjoy the Celtic Strata (layered eggs, potato, bacon and cheese), Sausage Gravy & Biscuits, Egg & Veggie Casserole or French Toast Casserole! These delicious meals are sure to wake your taste buds up and get you ready for the final day of the Fling! Select Burnch Cocktails will also be available to purchase inside the Taproom & Grille.
Wash down the delicious Royal Kitchen cuisine with refreshing hand-made products crafted by Swashbuckler Brewing Co., Mount Hope Estate & Winery, Lancaster County Cider and Signature Cockatils by Spirits Distilling Co.! Enjoy them throughout the festival grounds, then stop by the Mount Hope Wine Shop, Spirits Distilling Co. or Taproom & Grille when you leave to take your new favorites home with you! Click here to view the Program including Pourhouse Locations Map. *All information subject to change.
Please note that all menus are subject to change without notice. All pourhouses are cash only. ACT 39 of the PLCB allows a PA Limited Winery (LK) to sell liquor produced by a PA limited distillery for on-premises consumption. [47 P.S. § 4469a)(2)]. More Information.
