The 17th annual Yachats Celtic Music Festival returned to the beautiful coastal city of Yachats, Oregon, November 10 – 12, 2017.
The festival was a delight and featured world-class traditional and non-traditional music of the Celtic countries and showcased the influence of Celtic music throughout the world.
The 2017 Celtic festival entertainment featured The Seamus Egan Project, The Bronnie Griffin Band featuring Bronnie Griffin with Cary Novotny and Johnny B Connolly, Kevin Carr, Lindsay Straw, Na Rosai, Rich and Margot Fetrow, Bob Soper and Elizabeth Nicholson, plus many surprises.
The entire town of Yachats embraced the festival which included a new “pub style” format at the Yachats Commons, along with concerts at the Little Log Church, and dancing at the Yachats Lions Club. There was workshops, story-telling, jam sessions, gourmet food, and drinks, plus a wide variety of vendors. Friday activities started at 12 noon. Saturday featured a Single Malt Whisky Tasting at the Drift Inn.
Performers:
- Seamus Eagan Project
- Bob Soper and Elizabeth Nicholson
- Lindsay Straw
- Bronnie Griffin Band
- Na Rósaí
- Kevin Carr
- Hammer and Whistles
