Celtic Crossroads
Activity Tent
You never know what you will find at The Celtic Crossroads Activity Tent!
Make a Didgeridoo with DidgeriDrew from Albannach, vote for your favorite shortbread, or check out the art from local artist for Art in the Park. Sign up the day of for our Zero K Fun Run or register below in advance! Register to submit artwork for our Florida Keys Celtic Festival Art in the Park.
Zero K Fun Run
Join us for The Zero K Nessie Run.
That’s right – the “run” is so short, we don't even want to measure it! It takes no talent to finish this “race”. So whether you are a workout junkie, a full-time couch potato, or somewhere in between this event is for you!
The Nessie Zero K Run is a fundraiser for The Hammock House, St. Columba Episcopal Church’s free after-school and camp program.
How To Participate:
Register for the Zero K Nessie Run below or day of event
Get your run swag at our registration table at The Celtic Crossroads tent beginning Sat. January 11th
Make a difference in our community
All ages are welcome.
Early registration is only $25.
Race Day registration is $30.
Space is limited, sign up now!
The race will be held at Marathon Community Park during The Florida Keys Celtic Festival Sunday, January 12th at 12PM.
The Nessie Run will start at 12, and the after party will start at 12:01. It might be hot in the FL Keys, but no worries, we've got you covered at our rehydration and donut station at the halfway point for carb-loading and energy.
Plus don’t forget to show off by “running” in your finest Celtic garb! Prizes will be given!
Don't feel like running? Just want to feel cool?
Then you should upgrade to VIP.
Brag to the world that you competed in the shortest Celtic run and made it there first!
Celtic "Rock Star" VIP:
For an additional $30, you don't even have to run! How awesome is that?! Limo transportation may or may not be provided. (May not is probably more likely, but go ahead and get your hopes up.)
The official Nessie Zero K run shuttle is a tricked-out golf cart. If you don't want to walk, we'll shuttle you! Sport your Celtic "Rock Star" VIP lanyard and walk around strutting your stuff. Cross the finish line as a Gold Medal “Winner” and you can take a whole bunch of selfies, post them all over social media, and generally remind all of your friends & family just how awesome you are.
Pre-Registration Form and payment for the Nessie Zero K Fun Run.
You may also register day of event, Sunday January 12th.
Nessie Run Participants:
Every athlete gets a Nessie Fun Run T-shirt and a bag full of awesome swag (while supplies last), and of course a winner’s medal.
Kids under 10 can run for free and will receive a prize, but not a shirt, sorry.
Pups and Pipers Pet Parade
Come one, Come all to The Third Annual FKCF Pups and Pipers Parade. Bring your well behaved pet on a leash or in a cart - just please keep them contained and in control! Costumes are not required but are highly encouraged! Line up begins at The Celtic Crossroads Activity Tent and ends in front of the stage for a brief photo opportunity. The Parade starts at 1:00 so arrive early!
The festival is a live music event with lots of people and may not be the best environment for all pets. If your furry friend is sensitive to loud noises or large crowds, this may not be the best experience for them. Please remember, Safety First!
Only bring well behaved dogs.
All pets must be on a leash at all times.
Please clean up after your pet.
For everyone's safety, we reserve the right to ask you to remove your pet cannot behave or cause a problem for other patrons.
Shortbread Showdown
Join the excitement by submitting your favorite recipe to participate in the inaugural Florida Keys Celtic Festival SHORTBREAD SHOWDOWN! Participation in the contest is free, but you need a festival ticket to enter. Share your beloved traditional or flavored shortbread recipe for a chance to win.
Shortbread Contest Rules
No store bought dough or cookies.
Shortbread must be prepared by person entering
An entry form must accompany each entry
Submit 50 (bite size) samples in a disposable container by 11:00 am Sunday
Shortbread may be round, square or pie shaped
Judging will be done by a blind taste test by a panel of judges and a fan favorite will be voted on by festival attendees.
No entry fee but you must have a festival ticket to enter
Calling All Artist for The Florida Keys Celtic Festival Art in the Park
We live in a beautiful place and everyone can create something that relates to the Florida Keys. No categories, no specific theme.
Elizabeth Young will be our judge and we will have 1st, 2nd, 3rd place and a people’s choice award. The people’s choice will be awarded at the end of the Festival. The other awards will be judged Saturday morning and ribbons placed on the pieces for the duration of the Festival. Gift baskets for 1st prize and people’s choice.
The requirements: all artwork must be created within the last year. It must be original and not have won any previous awards. Entries must be ready to hang, no saw tooth hangers, no nails, string or staples showing. Mats must be fresh, clean and unspotted. Artists may enter 1 piece of original art, not to exceed 50 united inches including the mat. (IE, total of 2 sides of the work 18 x 32 or 25 X 25 or anything else that adds up to 50”). This does not include the frame which should be no more than 2”.
There is no fee to enter your art. If you would like to attend the festival, you must purchase a ticket.