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Celtic Festival Brings Heritage and Highland Games | Roanoke News
Get ready for a weekend of heritage, athleticism, and Celtic spirit at the Nelson County Celtic Festival! This year’s third annual event at Wood Ridge Farm features 85 competitors across seven divisions in highland games—including caber toss and hammer throw—with athletes like Chase Esmiol proudly wearing his family’s kilt. Beyond the competition, enjoy live music, gourmet food, craft brews, and deep cultural immersion. The festival runs Saturday through Sunday, September 18th—grab your tickets now before it’s too late! Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn...
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It's September 18th. This is Roanoke News Today, your AI-powered local news. Alright, so this weekend, Nelson County is hosting the Celtic Festival over at Woodridge Farm. This is the third year for the event, and it's bringing together a whole lot of heritage and competition. We're talking about over 80 athletes getting ready to throw
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