The Rio Grande Celtic Festival returns in 2023!

Mark your calendars for our 35th year at Balloon Fiesta park!

The Rio Grande Valley Celtic Association represents the united efforts of New Mexico’s Celtic Community to celebrate and foster traditional Celtic culture of the seven nations: Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Brittany, Isle of Man, Cornwall and Galicia.

Each year, the Association hosts a festival that engages Celtic dance, athletics, games, music, arts, history and oral traditions that promote Celtic Heritage in New Mexico.

As funding permits, grants are awarded for education of individuals or groups whose objective promotes Celtic Heritage. The Governor’s Office issued a proclamation designating the 3rd Saturday in May as Celtic Heritage Day in New Mexico.

Join us for 9 events of Scottish Heavy Athletics, Scottish Highland Bagpipes, dancing, clans, local food vendors and local musicians!

Clan Buchanan will be represented by Michael "Buck" Buchanan, please contact Buck for more details