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

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