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. Scroll down to register for our Shortbread Showdown or to submit your artwork for our Florida Keys Celtic Festival Art in the Park!
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