- April 20, 2026
Sisters-in-law Risa and Diana McKay joined their clan at the Celtic Festival. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Daytona Beach Pipes and Drums performs at the Ormond Beach Celtic Festival. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Volunteer Judy Stein, Ormond MainStreet Executive Director Becky Parker and volunteer Caryn Baker at the Celtic Festival. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Hard to Port performs on the Casement’s stage during the Celtic Festival. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Clan Village at the Ormond Beach Celtic Festival. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Clan Campbell at the Ormond Beach Celtic Festival. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Ormond Beach Mayor Jason Leslie with William Ashmore from the Daytona/Ormond Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, and Demra Ashmore from the Capt. James Ormond Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Lynn, from Ormond Beach, with her dog Tut, enjoy the Celtic Festival. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Entertainment in the jam tent during the Ormond Beach Celtic Festival. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Vendors lined Rockefeller Gardens during the Ormond Beach Celtic Festival. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Guests queue at Murphy’s Celtic Kitchen. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Damien and his son Austin at the Ormond Beach Celtic Festival. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Brian Smalley performs on the main stage during the Ormond Beach Celtic Festival. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Celtic chalk art at the Ormond Beach Celtic Festival. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Kara Levin puts the finishing touches on her chalk art of Celtic Goddess Brigid. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Black Sheep Ceili Band on the river stage at the Ormond Beach Celtic Festival. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Vendors along the Halifax River at the Ormond Beach Celtic Festival. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Pony rides for kids at the Ormond Beach Celtic Festival. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
McIntyre performs in Fortunato Park during the Celtic Festival. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Highland cows were on hand at the Ormond Beach Celtic Festival. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Highland Games at the Ormond Beach Celtic Festival. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Highland Games at the Ormond Beach Celtic Festival. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Highland Games at the Ormond Beach Celtic Festival. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
The 15th annual Ormond Beach Celtic Festival returned to Rockefeller Gardens on Saturday and Sunday, April 18-19, drawing visitors to Ormond Beach for a weekend of music, competition and Celtic heritage.
Presented by Ormond MainStreet, the festival also extended to The Casements and Fortunato Park, where visitors encountered five music stages, a Clan Village, Celtic societies from throughout the region, vendors, food trucks and traditional activities.
“This year is our 15th year and it’s extra special because we are celebrating the life and legacy of Chuck Spano, the founding father of this event,” said Ormond MainStreet Executive Director Becky Parker. “We’ve also expanded the Highland Games to two days. We’ve added some Highland cows, and we brought back the sheep herding by popular demand.”
Bagpipers, Celtic bands and traditional musicians performed throughout the weekend on the stages at Rockefeller Gardens and The Casements, including stages set along the Halifax River. Visitors also stopped by the festival’s jam tent.
At Fortunato Park, Highland Games competitions were expanded to both days of the festival this year, with athletes competing in traditional feats of strength. Families also gathered for pony rides, sheep herding demonstrations, visits with Highland cows and the annual dog parade.
Festivalgoers could also sample traditional Celtic food and drink, while browsing artisan and Celtic-themed merchandise throughout the weekend.
“Watching this all come together is truly exciting and we’re so happy that the community comes out here year after year to support us and celebrate,” Parker said.
