Saturday, March 13, 2027 | Francis Field
After 15 years, the St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival and its St. Patrick Parade, produced by the nonprofit Romanza–St. Augustine, have concluded. But the celebration of Celtic culture on Florida’s Historic Coast lives on. The Foundation for Scottish Athletics, working with local St. Augustine volunteers, is reviving the tradition with the St. Augustine Celtic Festival & Highland Games, a one-day festival planned for Saturday, March 13, 2027, at Francis Field.
The day begins at 9 a.m. with the St. Augustine Celtic Parade through downtown. Gates open at 10 a.m., followed by an opening ceremony with massed pipes and drums at 10:30 a.m. Watch Highland Games athletes compete in the caber toss, stone put, weight over bar and sheaf toss, then enjoy the Clan Parade and Calling of the Clans, a pipe band competition, the Highland Games finals and an evening closing ceremony. Acoustic bands with fiddles, whistles and bodhráns fill the field with traditional Celtic music throughout the day.
Discover the legacy of an event that brought the music, traditions and spirit of Celtic culture to Florida’s Historic Coast. Founded in 2011, the St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival welcomed residents and visitors to Francis Field for internationally acclaimed music, Scottish Highland Games, cultural exhibits, traditional food, whiskey tastings and family activities.
Throughout its run, the festival celebrated the heritage of Ireland, Scotland, Wales and other Celtic nations while highlighting a fascinating chapter of St. Augustine’s history. The nation’s oldest city is associated with the first recorded St. Patrick celebration in what is now the United States in 1600 and the first recorded St. Patrick procession in 1601.
The festival became a memorable part of St. Augustine’s cultural calendar through the work of its musicians, athletes, artisans, Celtic clans, sponsors, volunteers and attendees.
Experience more of the music, culture and history that make Florida’s Historic Coast distinctive. Explore St. Augustine’s Celtic heritage, discover upcoming live music and festivals, or browse the area’s year-round calendar of events.
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