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Can we bring our dog or pet? No. The City of Austin doesn't allow animals in the park. The animals that participate in the festival are cleared by our animal coordinator and or there as performers. If you have a Celtic dog breed that you would like to have participate in the Celtic dog parade. Contact our Animal Director, Pam Gardner at pamelagardner@austin.rr.com Can we bring chairs, coolers, umbrella? Yes, but coolers will be inspected by our gate staff/security. No outside alcohol or glass containers are allowed. Where do we park? Is there a shuttle? We do not have a shuttle to the festival. There is street parking (do not block neighborhood drives or mailboxes). Also, there are parking lots on either side of the festival grounds. There are several bus stops available in the area, visit the Capitol Metro website to plan your ride to the festival. My band wants to play the festival. How do we get in? You must apply to our Regional Panel during the panelling period (generally during May/June) Regional bands are selected by the panel. The majority if not all your repertoire must be Celtic. The deadline for applying for this year's festival has past. I'm interested in Headlining the festival or recommending a headliner. Headliners are selected by our festival director, Donnelle McKaskle. You may email her your suggestions or your interest at windhover@aol.com. Headliners for the ACF are selected based on their international standing in the traditional community as well as their ability to conduct workshops and extend their knowledge of the tradition to our attendees. Because our goal is to impart and preserve the traditional elements of the Celtic culture, there is very limited space in our headliner slots for alternative Celtic styles beyond the traditional. When will the Stage Schedule be posted? Although we try to post the schedule as soon as possible, we are constantly juggling band availablity, flight schedules and other conflicts. Generally, the schedule will post around the beginning of October. Remember it is subject to change. I think the festival is great! How can I further support it? By volunteering (see the link above). Send us loving feedback to festival@austincelts.org. And tell all your friends! |
CONTACTS General Festival Questions - festival@austincelts.org Festival Director - windhover@aol.com Vendor Information - vendors@austincelts.org Regional Musicians - panel@austincelts.org Headliners - windhover@aol.com Sponsorship Information - windhover@aol.com Highland Games - mikebaab@covertauto.com Animals - pamelagardner@austin.rr.com Workshops - festival@austincelts.org Volunteers - click on the link to the volunteer page above Send mail to the ACF at P.O. Box 684163 Austin, TX 78768-4163 |