TWO STAGES
Indoor / Outdoor
 
Dancing
Costume Judging
TEMPEST
Black Irish Band
Golden Bough
Queen Maeb
The Knackers
Entertainment
Celtic Fire Ceremony
Free Snacks
 
Open Bars


Costume Categories
(Awards limited to Celtic Costumes Only)

It is the FEAST OF SAMHAIN, most anywhere in Europe between 600 B.C. and 600 A.D. (Pagan to Early Christian). Most people live in small fortified cities or trading centers called oppida. The art form is Le Tene. Celtic costumes may be historical, legendary or mythological
Examples

  Categories
  • Political & Military - Chieftan Niall of the Nine Hostages, King Arthur, Queen Guinevere, warrior heros Cuchulainn or Lancelot, heroine Boudicca
  • Trade & Commerce - blacksmith, slave-trader, salt-merchant, weaver, potter, weapons maker, minter, silversmith
  • Arts & Letters - druid or druidess, bard, musician, Wizard Merlin, the Green Man, a saint like Brighid, Patrick, or Columba, a god like Belenus, Epona or Lugh
  • Mundane & Miscellaneous - peasent, cattle-herder, slave, animal like a boar or bull, mythical creature or bird, leprechaun, fairy folk, ghost, a Celtic cross or standing stone, head-collector.

    PLUS: Best overall, Most creative, Prettiest, Funniest, Best historical, Best legendary or mythological.

 For ideas, see the numerous books on Celtic history, mythology, legends and art available at most libraries and bookstores


Advance Ticket Order Form
Tickets are available in advance at a reduced price for both the faire and the costume ball. Single and multiple day passes are available. Tickets will also be available at the door. The Friday night Reception and the Saturday night Ball are for adults only. The day time events are for all ages. Click here to get your tickets early with a check. Credit Card orders call Arlington Box Office (805)963-4408.


Opening Reception: Friday 5:00pm
Saturday 10:00am - 6:00pm | Sunday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Costume Ball: Saturday 8:00pm to Midnight!

Admission at Door: VIP Weekend Pass 35$, Day and Night deal $32 (Costume ball plus Saturday or Sunday), Costume Ball only $18, Adult One Day $14, One day Senior (Over 60) or Student (6-21) with ID $12, Friday 5:00pm Reception $10, Children under 6 are Free.

Advance Admission: VIP Weekend Pass 32$, Day and Night deal $26 (Costume ball plus Saturday or Sunday), Costume Ball only $16, Adult One Day $12, One day Senior (Over 60) or Student (6-21) with ID $10, Friday 5:00pm Reception $7, Children under 6 are Free.
For Information call (805) 966-9894