The first Sherwood Forest Celtic Festival and Highland Games will coming up on September 24-25th, 2011, they will be held at the Sherwood Forest renfaire grounds near McDade Texas.

This will be a non-renfaire event celebrating Celtic history and cultures, with a focus on music and athletics.
There will be plenty of traditional and modern music from the likes of Clandestine, the Blaggards, Abby Green, and Sarah Dinan, to name a few.

The planned comps so far include Caber Toss, Hammer Throw, Weight Over Bar, Stone Put, Maide Leisg, and Bagpipe Competitions.

They are looking for clans and organizations that focus on Celtic history as well, so if you want to participate check the website and let them know.

http://sherwoodforestfaire.com/celtic-festival/

See ya' there!