EVENT: COTESWORTH CELTIC GATHERING 2026

SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026

9:00 am – 4:00 pm

at Cotesworth Culture & Heritage Center

Please make plans to join us!

  • Live Music Performances, including bagpipes, the Delta Fiddlers Collective and Mind the Dresser Celtic Band
  • Highland Games by Backyard Rebellion
  • Vendor Shopping and Food Trucks
  • Children’s Activities
  • Farm Animal Encounters, Petting Zoo, and Pony Rides
  • Historical Exhibits and Cultural Demonstrations – Sheepherding demonstration, Military history, and more!
  • Bring your own chairs

Cotesworth Culture & Heritage Center invites you to the Cotesworth Celtic Gathering—a family-friendly festival. Showcasing Scottish and Irish heritage, events will include music, farm animals, and demonstrations. The festival will offer vendors, food, and fun activities for all ages. Event Tickets are $5 (1st grade and up) at the gate. 

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT SPONSORSHIPS AND VENDORS, CALL: Dennie Spence at (662) 809-6588 OR Joe Nokes (662) 418-1177

ALL PROCEEDS SUPPORT THE PRESERVATION OF THE COTESWORTH CULTURE & HERITAGE CENTER, A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

F.A.Q.s

➢ What is the festival about?

Cotesworth Culture & Heritage Center invites you to the Cotesworth Celtic Gathering—a family-friendly festival. Showcasing Scottish and Irish heritage, events will include traditional music and demonstrations. The festival will offer arts and crafts vendors, food, and fun activities for all ages. Event Tickets are $5 (1st grade and up) at the gate.  

  • Live Music Performances
  • Highland Games by Backyard Rebellion
  • Vendor Shopping and Food Trucks
  • Children’s Activities
  • Farm Animal Encounters, Petting Zoo, and Pony Rides
  • Historical Exhibits and Cultural Demonstrations – Sheepherding demonstration, Military history, and more!
  • Bring your own chairs

➢ What is the schedule?

SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026 –  9A – 4P

  • 9:00am – Opening Rite
  • TBD
  • 4:00pm – Event closes

➢ Where do the events take place?

Cotesworth Culture & Heritage Center, Carrollton, MS

DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO COTESWORTH:

➢ How much does the event cost?

Event Tickets at the gate are $5 each for 1st-graders and up.

➢ What are the food and beverage options?

*Food Truck/Vendors will be on site.

➢ Are children welcome?

Absolutely! This is an event for the entire family.

➢ Are chairs welcome?

 Yes! Please bring your own chairs.

➢ Are coolers welcome?

No coolers—and no alcohol—please. Our vendors sell water, etc., so we ask that you leave your cooler at home.

➢ Is free parking available?

Yes

➢ Will there be Highland Games? Is registration required?

Yes and yes! BACKYARD REBELLION HIGHLAND GAMES will be handling all aspects of the Highland Games. Their website has roster info and online registration >>

 

 

 

 

➢ Who do I contact for more information?

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT SPONSORSHIPS, VENDORS, AND TICKETS,  CALL: Dennie Spence at (662) 809-6588 OR Joe Nokes (662) 418-1177

➢ Where is lodging available? RV camping?

Nearby towns are just minutes away from Carrollton. There are hotels in Greenwood, Winona, and Grenada.

RV CAMPING OPTIONS:

  • Vaiden Campground LLC, FACEBOOK, Contact: Whitney Arrington, (662) 417-3236, 375 Burkett Road, Vaiden, MS 39176
  • Montgomery County Coliseum, FACEBOOK, Contact: Teresa, (662) 283-2009, 200 Recreation Park Drive, Winona, MS 3896

 

➢ Can I be a vendor?

The application PDF can be found by CLICKING HERE. Questions? Please call Dennie Spence at (662) 809-6588 or Joe Nokes 662.418.1177

➢ Where do proceeds go?

All proceeds support the preservation of the Cotesworth Culture & Heritage Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors!

Carroll County Development Association

Carrollton #36 F&AM

Elisha Spence Cattle Co.

Gloria Kellum

McAnerney’s Restaurant

Oakes Toyota of Greenville

Gri5th | A Creative Agency

    EVENT: A CHRISTMAS CAROLL: TREES OF COTESWORTH

    Be Part of a New Holiday Tradition!

    A Christmas Carroll:

    Trees of Christmas 

    November 15–December 31, 2025

    At Cotesworth Culture & Heritage Center, Carroll County, Mississippi

    The majestic Cotesworth Culture & Heritage Center will transform into a winter wonderland for “A Christmas Carroll: Trees of Cotesworth” — a sparkling celebration season featuring 25 uniquely decorated Christmas trees, decor, and festive displays throughout the historic 1840s Greek Revival home with various ticketed events and private events. Come celebrate the season in historic style!

    HOW TO GET INVOLVED:

    • Sponsor a tree! **UPDATE: ALL TREES ARE NOW SPONSORED (09/16/25) **
    • Attend a ticketed event or reserve Cotesworth during this time for your private event!

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    Special Events during A Christmas Carroll: Trees of Cotesworth

    November 2025

    • Saturday, November 15:  Picture Yourself at Cotesworth, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
    • Saturday, November 15:  A Christmas Carroll Opening Gala, 6-8 p.m., $15/person. Come view the trees and tour this historic house from 6 pm to 8pm. Enjoy light refreshments and music and meet the artist who created the Cotesworth ornament.
    • Tuesday, November 18:  House Tours, 1–3 p.m., $10/person. Come view the trees and tour historic Cotesworth
    • Thursday, November 20:  Cotesworth’s Sweet Exchange, 6–7 p.m. Donations appreciated. Do you have a favorite sweet recipe to share?  Want to sample new sweet recipes?  Then the Cotesworth Sweet Exchange is a must.  Bring 24 pieces of your favorite sweet and 24 copies of the recipe [or bring a few copies and we can snap pictures of them] to share.
    • Saturday, November 22:  Christmas Card Painting Party, 10 a.m. ($20)
    • Tuesday, November 25:  Relax at Cotesworth, 5–8 p.m. $45/30-min session. Relax at Cotesworth in a spa-like atmosphere with soft music, eucalyptus mist, and  citrus-infused water to recharge for the holiday season.  These 30-minute sessions are perfect for a sister or couples session as two therapists from Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital will be available for each time slot.

    December 2025

    • Saturday, December 6:  Cocoa with Mrs. Claus, 10 a.m. Young children should be accompanied by an adult. $5/person
    • Sunday, December 7:  Methodist Program
    • Thursday, December 11:  House Tours, 2–4 p.m. and 6–7 p.m., $10/person. Come view the trees and tour historic Cotesworth
    • Saturday, December 13:  Wreath Making Class, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
    • Saturday, December 13:  Christmas Tea, 3–4:30 p.m. Bring your tea cup and saucer, enjoy a Christmas tea with friends, and then make a tea cup arrangement to use at home under the direction of noted Nashville floral designer Richard Edwards. $30/person
    • Sunday, December 14:  CBC Program
    • Saturday, December 27:  Brunch at Bethlehem, 10–11 a.m. Hear the Christmas story from the Bethlehem innkeeper and his wife, make a craft, and have a snack. Young children should be accompanied by an adult. $5/person

    To reserve your spot at any special event, call or text Pam @

    (662) 392-4810

     

    UPDATE: ALL TREES SPOTS ARE NOW RESERVED!! (as of 09/16/25)

    THANK YOU, SPONSORS!

     

    WE ARE NOW RESERVING SPECIAL EVENTS AND PRIVATE PARTIES

    Call, text, or email Pam Lee at

    (662) 392-4810 or

    pamela.lee79@gmail.com

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    CLICK HERE TO SEE “TREE SPONSORSHIP COMMITMENT FORM” PDF

    Special Thanks to Our Tree Sponsors!

     

    Any event like A Christmas Carroll:  Trees of Cotesworth requires sponsors to make the event better for everyone. Thank these sponsors for their support!

    • AAA Wedding & Event Planning, LLC

    • Anderson’s Pharmacy

    • Bank of Commerce

    • Beautifully Blessed Boutique

    • Carroll County Courthouse

    • Carroll County Dentistry

    • Carroll County Farm Bureau

    • Carroll County School – J.Z. George

    • Carroll County School – Marshall Elementary

    • Carrollton Masonic Lodge #36

    • Carrollton Pilgrimage Board + CSPA

    • Cherokee Rose Garden Club

    • Daughters of the American Revolution

    • Daves Realty

    • Junior Auxiliary of Winona Crown Club

    • Leflore Christian School

    • Margaret Adams and Julia Banks

    • Michael H Ball VFW

    • Modern Woodmen of America

    • Natalie’s Park

    • Neill Farms

    • Reflections Salon

    • Seldom Seen Farm – The Carroll Family

    • Tyler Holmes Hospital

    • Willis Engineering

    EVENT: Cotesworth Afternoon Tea

     

    SATURDAY,

    MAY 17, 2025

    2:00 pm

    at Cotesworth Culture & Heritage Center

    Please join us!

    Cotesworth Afternoon Tea—A Delicious, Enlightening Event of Entertainment, Education, and Agriculture

    Bring your own tea cup! Is there a story behind it? Share it.

    • Concert violin by Amanda Mayo Saalwaechter
    • Presentation from The Great Mississippi Tea Company
    • Fancy Hat Contest
    • Attire: Church attire. Hats welcome! 

    NO CHARGE to attend. Donations are appreciated, however, and your generosity will help ensure a future for Cotesworth! Checks payable to Cotesworth Center. Cotesworth is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and your donations are tax deductible. Fundraiser for Cotesworth Culture & Heritage Center

    For reservations, call (662) 809-8335, Mary (Punkie) Stewart. Reservations not required. 

    Need directions?

    CLICK HERE

    EVENT: SATURDAY – Cruisin’ Cotesworth, April 12, 2025

    9a-2p

    Join us on the beautiful grounds of the historic Cotesworth Culture & Heritage Center, Saturday, April 12, 2025

    • Car and Truck Registration at 9:00 a.m
    • Fees to enter one car = $20.00; two cars = $35; and three or more = $50
    • Trophies include “Best in Show”, Top 10 Cars, Top 10 Trucks, and others.
    • View antique, classic, and collectible cars, trucks, and other vehicles
    • Tour Cotesworth – Enjoy activities
    • 1.6 miles north of Carrollton on MS Hwy 17 North, Carrollton, MS
    • For more information: (662) 299-0496

     Come out and join us for Cruisin’ Cotesworth 2025 on the beautiful grounds of Cotesworth—just outside of Carrollton, Mississippi.  Live music, vendors, crafts, food, and amazing classic, antique, collector cars and trucks. Last year’s event included over 120 vehicles. Vendors and Swap Meet Participants welcome. Proceeds support Cotesworth Culture & Heritage Center, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

    Need directions to Cotesworth? CLICK HERE

     

     

     

    EVENT: Cotesworth Celtic Gathering, Saturday, March 29, 2025

    SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2025

    9:00 am – 4:00 pm

    at Cotesworth Culture & Heritage Center

    Please make plans to join us!

    9:00am – Opening Rite | Noon – Lunch | 4:00pm – Event closes

    • Live Music & Dance Performances
    • Highland Games by Backyard Rebellion
    • Arts & Crafts Shopping
    • Children’s Glen: Activities, Stories, Queen’s Tea Party, Face Painting, & Games
    • Farm Animal Encounters
    • Scottish and Irish Heritage Family Tents will showcase ancestry and history
    • Historical Exhibits and Demonstrations – antique weapons, Celtic military history in Civil War, World Wars I & II, Highland cattle, bagpipes, genealogy research, and more
    • Bring your own chairs

    Cotesworth Culture & Heritage Center invites you to the Cotesworth Celtic Gathering—a family-friendly festival. Showcasing Scottish and Irish heritage, events will includetraditional music, dance, and demonstrations. The festival will offer arts and crafts vendors, food, and fun activities for all ages. Event Tickets are $5(1st grade and up) at the gate. Lunch Tickets are $10, available in advance and at the event.

    FOR INFORMATION ABOUT SPONSORSHIPS, VENDORS, AND TICKETS,  CALL:662.809.8335 (Punkie Stewart) OR 662.418.1177 (Joe Nokes)

    In person: Town Hall (Ye Olde Town Water Dept.) at 701 Lexington Street, Carrollton, MS, 38917

    F.A.Q.s

    ➢ What is the festival about?

    Cotesworth Culture & Heritage Center invites you to the Cotesworth Celtic Gathering—a family-friendly festival. Showcasing Scottish and Irish heritage, events will include traditional music, dance, and demonstrations. The festival will offer arts and crafts vendors, food, and fun activities for all ages. Event Tickets are $5 (1st grade and up) at the gate. Lunch Tickets are $10, available in advance and at the event. 

    • Live Music & Dance Performances
    • Highland Games by Backyard Rebellion
    • Arts & Crafts Shopping
    • Children’s Glen: Activities, Stories, Queen’s Tea Party, Face Painting, & Games
    • Farm Animal Encounters
    • Scottish and Irish Heritage Family Tents will showcase ancestry and history 
    • Historical Exhibits and Demonstrations – antique weapons, Celtic military history in Civil War, World Wars I & II, Highland cattle, bagpipes, genealogy research, and more
    • Bring your own chairs

    ➢ What is the schedule?

    SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2025 –  9A – 4P

        • 9:00am – Opening Rite
        • Noon – Lunch
        • 4:00pm – Event closes

    ➢ Where do the events take place?

    Cotesworth Culture & Heritage Center, Carrollton, MS

    DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO COTESWORTH:

        • From US HWY 82, turn north onto State HWY 17/35 and go through a 4-way stop at the Courthouse.
        • Continue north, cross a creek, and enter North Carrollton.
        • Go to the next 4-way stop and turn right.
        • The road makes a gentle turn left of a brick building. Go 2 blocks and turn left over the railroad.
        • Stay on this road (HWY 17/Jefferson Road) for approximately 1.25 miles. Cotesworth will be on your left.

    ➢ How much does the event cost?

    Event Tickets at the gate are $5 each for 1st-graders and up. *Lunch Tickets are $10, in advance and at the event.

    ➢ What are the Lunch options?

    *Lunch Tickets are $10, in advance and at the event. Options are:

    • Great Feast Plate with McStephen Stew, Fruit Compote, Flat Bread, Dessert, Tea or Water

    • Highland Burger Plate w/Hamburger, Chips, Dessert, Tea, Water, or Juice

    Lunch Tickets may be purchased in advance starting March 1st from any member of the Cotesworth Board, or at the Carrollton Town Hall (Ye Olde Town Water Dept.) at 701 Lexington Street, Carrollton, MS, 38917 between 8am and 3pm weekdays. Lunch tickets will also be available at the event.

    ➢ Are children welcome?

    Absolutely! This is an event for the entire family.

    ➢ Are chairs welcome?

     Yes! Please bring your own chairs.

    ➢ Are coolers welcome?

    No coolers—and no alcohol—please. Our vendors sell water, etc., so we ask that you leave your cooler at home.

    ➢ Is parking available?

    Yes

    ➢ Will there be Highland Games? Is registration required?

    Yes and yes! BACKYARD REBELLION HIGHLAND GAMES will be handling all aspects of the Highland Games. Their website has roster info and online registration >>

     

     

     

     

    ➢ Who do I contact for more information?

    FOR INFORMATION ABOUT SPONSORSHIPS, VENDORS, AND TICKETS,  CALL:  662.809.8335 (Punkie Stewart) OR 662.418.1177 (Joe Nokes)

    In person: Town Hall (Ye Olde Town Water Dept.) at 701 Lexington Street, Carrollton, MS, 38917

    ➢ Where is lodging available? RV camping?

    Nearby towns are just minutes away from Carrollton. There are hotels in Greenwood, Winona, and Grenada.

    RV CAMPING OPTIONS:

      • Vaiden Campground LLC, FACEBOOK, Contact: Whitney Arrington, (662) 417-3236, 375 Burkett Road, Vaiden, MS 39176
      • Montgomery County Coliseum, FACEBOOK, Contact: Teresa, (662) 283-2009, 200 Recreation Park Drive, Winona, MS 3896

    ➢ Can I be a vendor?

    The application PDF can be found by CLICKING HERE. Questions? Please call Pam Lee at (662) 392-4810 or Dennie Spence at (662)809-6588

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    Need directions? CLICK HERE

    Special Thanks to Our Sponsors!

    Carroll County Development Association

    Dwayne’s Specialty Meats & Deer Processing, Holcomb, MS

    Mary Berry Balloons

    Ainsworth Sign Company – Greenwood

    Crossroads Cruisers

    Gri5th | A Creative Agency