One of our favorite events every year is KVMR's Celtic Festival. This year (2009) it is October 3rd and 4th.

This festival is a perfect mix of great music, unique crafts, tasty food, and the best setting you could imagine.

KVMR Celtic Festival started in 1996, and each year it has grown, and in good ways.

I can't tell you how many peak music experiences we have had, both from our booth which is just 60 yards or so from the main stage, and from the short trips we take turns making when a band is particularly hot. (this happens often)

As you can see from the photo, the grounds of the Nevada County Fair are covered with trees, and the grassy meadow in front of the stage is full of friendly, Celtic music loving fans.

Part of the allure is that most everyone is dressed up in renaissance, or fantasy attire, making for a fun environment for shopping, playing, interacting, and listening to world class music.

One of my favorite memories from 2008 is from Sunday night when our friend Kim Silverman, the magician, was dazzling some foreign visitors in front of our booth with his close-up magic, while I was showing other attendees a few of our Celtic pendants.

This is just a sampling of the spontaneous happenings that occur throughout the weekend.

Do yourself a favor, and check it out.