Experience a day of Celtic culture at the Ceili of the Valley’s third annual Samhain Celtic New Year Festival. Samhain, pronounced “sow-in” (“ow” like in cow), is a Gaelic festival that marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter 
or the “darker half” of the year. It is traditionally recognized on November 1 and considered the Celtic New Year.
or the “darker half” of the year. It is traditionally recognized on November 1 and considered the Celtic New Year.When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, October 27. 2018
Where: Spinning Room at Willamette Heritage Center, 1313 Mill St. SE
Cost: $10 adult and $5 students. Free for children younger than 12. Get tickets in advance at: http://orcelticfest2018.brownpapertickets.com/
Information:
orcelticfest@gmail.com or visit
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
● Only event of its kind (focusing on Celtic culture) in the Willamette Valley
● Hands-on educational event featuring demonstrations, workshops, speakers, live music, vendors and more
● Recognizes the seven Celtic Nations (Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, Brittany,
Galicia and Isle of Man)
● Features headlining band Biddy on the Bench
● Features traditional foods such as Scottish Cock-a-leekie soup, Welsh Bubble & Squeak soup and Irish Potato Soup, plus scones, shortbread, tea, coffee and more.
● Supported in part by a grant of Transient Occupancy Tax from the City of Salem, and also made possible with support from Rich Duncan Construction, Inc., KMUZ and Len Munks.
Headline Band – Biddy on the Bench
The versatile combination of banjo, guitar, mandolin, tin whistle and four part vocal harmony lends itself equally to high-energy Irish rebel songs and shanties, lively session 
tunes, and mournful gaelic ballads. Grounded primarily in the folk/traditional style of Irish music pioneered by such bands as “The Dubliners”, “Planxty”, and “The Bothy Band”, Portland’s own “Biddy on the Bench” breathes life and authenticity into old standbys of the genre and lesser-known tunes alike.
tunes, and mournful gaelic ballads. Grounded primarily in the folk/traditional style of Irish music pioneered by such bands as “The Dubliners”, “Planxty”, and “The Bothy Band”, Portland’s own “Biddy on the Bench” breathes life and authenticity into old standbys of the genre and lesser-known tunes alike.