Date(s): Saturday, July 11, 2026
Time: 10:00am-11:30pm
Venue: Washtenaw Farm Council Fairgrounds
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The Michigan Celtic Festival, formerly the Saline Celtic Festival, returns to Washtenaw Farm Council Fairgrounds after moving there in 2023.
The Michigan Celtic Festival begins at 5p on Friday with an expanded program that is family friendly instead of the traditional beer night. The main event is Saturday. Don’t miss our 5 Tips for the Michigan Celtic Festival.
5 Tips for Visiting the 2026 Michigan Celtic Festival
The Saline Celtic Festival is an annual tradition – that changed its name to the Michigan Celtic Festival in 2024. It is a celebration of traditional Irish and Celtic culture. In 2023 they moved from Saline’s Mill Pond Park to the Washtenaw Farm Council Fairgrounds and remain at the fairgrounds this year. Have you ever […]
As of May 4 when we added the event to our calendar, the Michigan Celtic Festival still lists 2025 details
Highlights for 2025 Michigan Celtic Festival Saturday, July 12
- 10a – Gates Open
- noon-5p – Wee Folks Open – Crafts & Carnival Style Games
- 4:30p – Wee Folks Parade
- Highland Dance Competition
- noon – Highland Games & Detroit Fight Club
- 12:30p – Hugh the Kilted Magician
- 2p – CorgiRaces
- 2p – Instrument Petting Zoo
- Throughout the day – Irish & Highland Dancing and Music
Past Years at Saline Celtic Festival
We had a great time at both the 2014 and 2015 Saline Celtic Festival as shown in the video below and in our 2014 review.
In 2014, my daughter’s highlights were the Wee Folks Island and watching the Highland Games. In 2015, the highlight was taking on the kids challenge course and taking a fencing lesson. At 9, she decided to skip the Wee Folks Island in favor of the other activities.
Tickets for Michigan Celtic Festival
Tickets for the Michigan Celtic Festival are available in advance and at the gate. Tickets for Friday night are $8 and only available at the gate.
Pricing for adult Saturday tickets depend on when you purchase your tickets:
- Adults (17-64)
- Before April 30 – $10
- May 1-June 30 – $14
- Gate – $18
- Seniors (65+)
- Advance – $5
- Gate – $10
- Youth (ages 6-17) – $5
- Children 5 & Under, First Responders, & Active Military – Free
- Date(s): Saturday, July 11, 2026
- Time: 10:00am-11:30pm
- Cost: Advance tickets: $14/Adult, $5/Ages 65+, $5/Youth (ages 6-17), Free for 5 & Under, Active Military, First Responders. At the gate, $18/adults, Youth/$5, 65+/$10
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- Organizer: Michigan Celtic Festival
- Organizer Phone: Not Provided
- Organizer Email: Not Provided
Venue: Washtenaw Farm Council Fairgrounds
Address: 5055 Ann Arbor Saline Rd, Ann Arbor
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