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| Posted by: Annabelle 31-Mar-2006, 09:38 PM |
| I just wanted to share a festival with everyone that is probably one of the prettiest festivals I've ever seen and that is the Blue Ridge Celtic Festival in Blowing Rock North Carolina. It is a one day festival to be held this year on Sat May 20th from 10-6. This festival is situated around a gorgeous lake area and last year the tree's had flower's on them which added brillant color. "Enter the Haggis" was the headlining group last year and will be again this year. This talented group of your men began building this band in 1996 and I don't think there is an instrument that can't be played by one of them.... You will "GREATLY" enjoy the day you spend listening to them. Make sure you bring a blanket or chairs. One of the neatest things about their festival that I enjoyed last year was the pagentry of Mary Queen of Scotland's court that this festival holds. It makes it different and special than anyone I've ever been at. I don't know how they decide who gets the honor of playing Mary Queen of the Scots but I''m voting for ME to be it next year! Hey I already have the Redhair! I'm also very talented at saying "off with their heads". See doesn't that just get ya in the mood for a good celtic get together? I'll be there for the day so look for the "Redheaded Wench" in the Gordon Kilt. I know there are alot of folks who are in NC so come on out and bring friends with ya. Annabelle |
| Posted by: A Shrule Egan 02-Apr-2006, 04:27 PM | ||
You mean, this "Redheaded Wench"? |
| Posted by: Annabelle 15-May-2006, 09:30 PM |
| Yep dat be a wicked redhead who will be out with "Enter the Haggis". Everyone make sure you let me know you are there Annabelle |
| Posted by: Raven 22-May-2006, 08:03 AM |
| Well..... how was it?? Blowing Rock is a beautiful area!! Mikel |
| Posted by: A Shrule Egan 22-May-2006, 05:40 PM | ||
 I could have swore that I told you Friday night on the phone.The wine was excellent, the beer was cold, the room was the best, the view was incredible, the hot tub was warm and bubbly. OHHHHH!!! You mean the festival!! Well, I guess you'll just have to come to the PUB to see the pictures.   |
| Posted by: A Shrule Egan 22-May-2006, 05:46 PM | ||
I will say, Peckery would have had a new fan club there. We met a bunch of very cool folks and ended up hanging with them for the duration. WOW!!! That cherry moonshine was awesome.  |
| Posted by: Annabelle 12-Jun-2006, 06:23 PM |
| Yep! Pictures of a wonderful and beautiful location! These two young ladies were in the dancing competition and we walking by when their parents graciously allowed me to photograph them.... aren't they beautfiul!? |
| Posted by: Annabelle 12-Jun-2006, 06:32 PM |
| This is a wonderful location. Please try being there next year. |
| Posted by: Annabelle 12-Jun-2006, 06:33 PM |
| I especially want everyone to know they are really missing a wonderful group of people from this area. Everyone was extremely nice and welcoming! The entertainment was great by Enter The Haggis. |
| Posted by: Annabelle 12-Jun-2006, 06:36 PM |
| This is one of the prettiest locatioin for a celtic festival I have ever seen. The weather this year was a real negative first thing in the morning but the day ended up being nice til late in the afternoon close to 7:00 that night. |
| Posted by: Annabelle 12-Jun-2006, 06:43 PM |
| This festival surrounds the lake here and vendors line a walkway all the way around the lake. When you get to the other side of the lake is where the theatricial group who play Mary Queen of Scotland and her court have a tent on the other side. |
| Posted by: Annabelle 12-Jun-2006, 06:48 PM |
| There were some nice vendors there and this gentleman had antique items of celtic and scottish nature. Our own Mr. A Shrule Egan hides behind his foster grants over in the corner....nope you didn't break my camera but I took out additional insurance just in case. I bought an old silver bracelet from this vendor and his wife that was made around 1940-50. My bad! I'm a shopping fool! |
| Posted by: A Shrule Egan 12-Jun-2006, 06:53 PM | ||
I had to wear the sunglasses. It's part of my poker face and I wanted to play him down on the price of the watch that I was looking at.   |
| Posted by: Annabelle 12-Jun-2006, 06:55 PM |
| There is a wonderful Resort called Chetola Resort that offers a celtic weekend package for around $300 for the whole weekend and it has a complete kitchen and beautiful surroundings. This is a wonderful facility for everyone next year but do make your reservations ahead of time as they were sold out very quickly. The pub there has great food. |
| Posted by: Annabelle 12-Jun-2006, 06:58 PM |
| Forgot to tell you about the picture before this posting ! Marcia the program director there at the Chetola Resort told me the buildings on the right once were used to hold ClannaDrumma band during a concert it started to rain and they took their drums and equipment and put them up on the building to the right and played the concert anyway...can you just imagine? |
| Posted by: Annabelle 12-Jun-2006, 07:01 PM |
That is your poker face?  |
| Posted by: Annabelle 12-Jun-2006, 07:31 PM |
| Even when you do something a thousand times there can always be problems getting that tent up! I'm sure "Enter The Haggis" does this almost weekly but sometimes it's just a bear with those things.... |
| Posted by: Annabelle 12-Jun-2006, 09:33 PM |
| I would also like to thank a special group of folks who were so wonderful to let us sit and hang with them and they just happened to be part of the "Gordon Clan in North Carolina.....when Is my shipment of Cherry Moonshine coming? Lisa we really appreciate you and your hubby and everyone in your group of family and friends for including us. You guys are the best! Annabelle |
| Posted by: maggiemahone1 12-Jun-2006, 10:32 PM |
| Annabelle, thanks for posting those lovely pictures... Yes Blowing Rock is a very beautiful place, hubby and I have been there many times. You can definetly shop until you drop there...Many shops and places to eat at...I love it in the Highlands..those mountains call my name!!!!! maggiemahone1 |
| Posted by: A Shrule Egan 13-Jun-2006, 05:27 PM | ||
Patty, how come you didn't join us then???? Annabelle posted this thread some time ago. Put it on your schedule for next year. We will be there. |
| Posted by: maggiemahone1 20-May-2007, 06:31 PM |
| Another year has passed and can someone tell me if there is a festival planned for this year at Boone? maggiemahone1 |
| Posted by: A Shrule Egan 20-May-2007, 09:15 PM |
| The lady who ran the festival for the resort has left the job and the owner decided not to have the festival this year. The new person who took over the job, came in to late to organize anything. Haven't heard if they plan on doing it next year. |
| Posted by: maggiemahone1 21-May-2007, 06:46 PM |
| thanks Shrule...I didn't get to go last year to the Festival in my area last year due to my son-in-law's motorcycle accident. This year there isn't going to be one. Maybe I'll look around and find one that isn't to far away. Hubby and I usually go on the motorcycle when we take a week-end trip if the weather permits. Gas is up to $3.30 and will probably go higher this coming week due to the holiday coming up! maggiemahone1 |
| Posted by: Rindy 24-May-2007, 10:46 PM |
| Thanks annabelle. Nice pictures. How are you? Haven't spoke with you in some time. Thanks to you to Shrule Egan. Wish we had close festivals the closest one would be Colorado and the would be a good long trip. The only one I saw was in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. IT was ok but no big bands but I did enjoy the ones that we had.. Well have a good weekend.. Slainte |
| Posted by: Rindy 24-May-2007, 10:48 PM |
| Thanks annabelle. Nice pictures. How are you? Haven't spoke with you in some time. Thanks to you to Shrul Egan. Wish we had close festivals the closest one would be Colorado and the would be a good long trip. The only one I saw was in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. IT was ok . Nothing like what it sounds like your folks are used to. Well have a good weekend.. Slainte |
| Posted by: Annabelle 10-Jun-2007, 06:36 PM |
| Hey Rindy, I've misssed chatting with everyone here at CR but been swamped and have had a family disaster. One of my daughter's is terribly ill and so I'm on the road alot between the middle Ga area and Greenville SC. Hopefully things will get back to normal and I can sit here and yak! Take care girl! Annabelle |
| Posted by: valpal 59 11-Jun-2007, 08:40 AM |
| So sorry to hear about your daughter. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Please be careful on the highway. Take care!!! Valpal |