Celtic Thunder - The Festival of the Celts and Mediaeval Fayre

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Samhain
Samhain marks the change from summer into winter and was the time when beasts were slaughtered, if they could not be kept alive during the hard winter months. This festival is now associated with Hallowe’en or All Saints Day, since it was also concerned with rites of the dead. It was a feast of peace and friendship, when warriors sheathed their swords.
The sacred world of the Celts – Nigel Pennick

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Welcome to Celtic Thunder!

Celtic Thunder is a vibrant and energetic organisation whose goals are to promote and re-discover Celtic culture for all to enjoy.

Known as the Celtic Thunder - "Festival of the Celts & Mediaeval Fayre", this annual event is held every June in the sub-tropical paradise of Coffs Harbour and is quickly becoming an all of region event. The Mediaeval Fayre demonstrates the impact that Celts had on medieval times and how they played their part in the development of history.

Kids enjoying their day out        Mediaeval Re-enactment

Celtic culture attracts thousands of visitors every year to many events across Australia and the world, and Coffs Harbour is a much sort after destination on the National and International map.

Set against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean and sub-tropical rainforests there are a range of activities such as surfing, sailing, rainforest, 4 wheel drive tours, football, golf and horse racing. Attractions include the famous Big Banana, the Pet Porpoise Pool & the Glenreagh Mountain Railway.

Photo courtesy of Coffs Coast Tourism  Photo courtesy of Coffs Coast Tourism  Photo courtesy of Coffs Coast Tourism

Celtic Thunder in 2007 will show case pipe bands, Irish & Highland dancers, strongman games, mediaeval re-enactments and battles, street parade, Tattoo, Ceilidh, children's entertainment, stalls, clans, rides, races, choirs, jesters, workshops and more will be on display. As the years grow so too will the involvement of other Celtic nations.