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The purpose of AHC is to provide education about the culture and heritage of the Celtic people. We look forward to seeing you throughout the year!

The purpose of Appalachian Highlands Celts is to provide education about the culture, heritage, and contributions of the Celts and Celtic nations. The society promotes the perpetuation of Celtic culture, traditions, customs, history, art, literature, and music. Various venues are provided for recognizing and celebrating the Celts rich legacy through education and activities that promote enjoyment,

entertainment, physical, mental, and social benefits of the society's members and the general public. During the year, AHC hosts and participates in events throughout our area to help promote our Celtic heritage. From festivals to Highland games events to educational presentations and more, there is something to interest every member of your family.

04/08/2026

The Athletes are signed up, the weather will be amazing, and not to mention the big race weekend in Bristol, but Saturday's wide open and 79 degrees. Come spend it with us!
The Appalachian Highland Celts and Northeast State's International Education are hosting a Highland Games athletics clinic in Blountville (at the NESCC Campus), and we want you on the sidelines.

Caber toss. Hammer throw. Stone put. Sheaf toss.

Come watch, cheer, visit our booths, and see what Celtic athletics is all about.

No ticket needed. Just show up.
Saturday, April 11. 9 AM to 4 PM. 2425 Hwy 75, Blountville, TN.

03/26/2026

Only 2 days left to register!

You've seen the posts. You've thought about it. You've maybe even told someone "that looks cool."

Friday is the deadline. After that, registration closes.
The Highland Games Amateur Clinic is April 11 in Blountville.
Six events. Experienced coaches. All skill levels.

$20 includes your T-shirt and lunch.

⏰ Registration deadline: This Friday, March 27
📍 2425 Hwy 75, Blountville, TN

Stop thinking about it and sign up:
Athlete Registration: www.thenortheaststate.com/games
Pay for Registration: https://www.ahcelts.com/athleticsregistration

03/23/2026

Know someone who's been curious about Highland athletics? Tag them.

We're happy that Northeast State's International Education is hosting the 2026 NeSCCIE Highland Games Amateur Clinic on April 11, with us! It's a full day of learning caber toss, hammer throw, stone put, and more from experienced athletes in a relaxed, no-pressure environment.

Open to the public. $20 registration includes a T-shirt and lunch. Wear a kilt or comfortable shorts (preferably a kilt!).

⏰ Registration deadline: This Friday, March 27
📍 2425 Hwy 75, Blountville, TN

Athlete Registration: www.thenortheaststate.com/games
Pay for Registration: https://www.ahcelts.com/athleticsregistration

03/13/2026

The sun is coming back out and we are ready for St. Patrick’s Day in Jonesborough.

After a week of cold and rain, Mother Nature is finally giving us a perfect festival day. The Appalachian Highland Celts will be set up all day in Jimmy Neil Smith Park, and we would love for you to stop by and spend some time with us.

Parade at 11am!!!!
The festival kicks off with the St. Patrick’s Day Parade at 11 a.m. in downtown Jonesborough. Make sure you come early so you can catch the start of the celebration.

After the parade, come find us in Storytelling Park. We will be there from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Here is what we have going on:

Highland Games Demonstrations
Watch live demonstrations of traditional Highland athletics including the stone throw and sheaf toss. Our members will walk you through the techniques, history, and traditions behind these events that have been part of Celtic culture for centuries.

Celtic Culture Booth
Stop by to learn more about the Appalachian Highland Celts, explore your Scots-Irish heritage, and find out how you can get involved in preserving and celebrating Highland culture right here in Appalachia.

The full festival runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. throughout downtown Jonesborough and includes the parade at 11 a.m., Highland cows, live Irish music from Sigean at 4 p.m., Irish food and drinks, a craft village, and guided history tours. Admission is free.

Wear your kilt. Wear your green. Bring the family and come celebrate with us. The weather is finally on our side.

02/28/2026

Almost setup for our Burns Dinner tonight we are excited to see everyone!

02/26/2026

**** IMPORTANT BURNS DINNER NOTIFICATION ***
Burns Dinner Guests, please note an important update.

The event reminder sent yesterday included incorrect timing due to a scheduling error when we rescheduled the dinner in our event platform. We appreciate your understanding and ask that you reference the corrected schedule below:

Saturday, February 28, 2026
Doors Open: 5:30 PM
Dinner Begins: 6:00 PM
Event Concludes: 8:00 PM

Holiday Inn
101 W Springbrook Dr
Johnson City, TN

A corrected reminder with accurate timing and ticket details will be sent to all registered guests tomorrow, February 27.

We apologize for any confusion and look forward to welcoming you for an evening celebrating the life and legacy of Robert Burns, filled with Scottish tradition, great food, and live entertainment.

02/11/2026

Good news! As part of rescheduling our Burns Dinner, we worked with the venue to move the event into a larger space. With that change, we are able to reopen ticket sales and make additional seats available.

The Burns Dinner will take place on Saturday, February 28, and all previously purchased tickets remain valid.

Buy your tickets here: https://www.ahcelts.com/event-details/burns-dinner-2026

01/31/2026

The 2026 Burns Dinner has officially been Rescheduled!
The new date is February, 28th 2026

Thank you for your patience and understanding following the weather postponement of our Burns Dinner.

We are pleased to announce that the event has been rescheduled for Saturday, February 28. Securing a new date required coordinating with the venue and our vendors, and we truly appreciate your patience while those details were finalized.

Please note that there has been a change in musical entertainment. While Jenny and the Weasels were originally scheduled, we are excited to welcome Bratfolk as our featured performers for the evening!

All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date. Additional event details will be shared as we get closer.

We are grateful for the continued support of our community and look forward to celebrating together on February 28.

01/24/2026

Tonight's Burns Dinner Postponed Due to Weather

Out of an abundance of caution and concern for everyone’s safety, tonight’s Burns Dinner is being postponed.

Weather conditions have shifted, and the incoming snow and ice are now expected to impact travel during our event window. After speaking with the venue, the board made the decision to postpone rather than risk unsafe road conditions for our guests, volunteers, and performers.

We do not have a new date yet, but we are actively working with the venue and will announce the rescheduled date as soon as it is confirmed.

All tickets will be honored for the new date.

VIP guests will still receive their commemorative T-shirts. We will share distribution details soon.

We truly appreciate your understanding and continued support of the Appalachian Highland Celts. Your safety comes first, and we look forward to celebrating together soon under better conditions.

01/22/2026

We have been carefully monitoring the weather forecasts and, at this time, believe that the most severe conditions are expected to occur after our scheduled event. The safety and well-being of our attendees, volunteers, and community remain our highest priority.

For those who prefer to limit travel, we would like to share that the hotel hosting our event will have rooms available should you wish to stay on-site rather than travel before or after the event.

We fully understand that some individuals may not feel comfortable attending due to the potential weather, and we respect and support that decision without hesitation.

Please know that any VIP tickets purchased will still receive the promised VIP T-shirt gift. Arrangements will be made to ensure all VIP guests receive their item, regardless of attendance.

As a nonprofit organization, we are deeply grateful for the support of our community. If you are unable to attend and wish to donate the cost of your ticket to the society, your generosity would be sincerely appreciated and will directly support our mission.

Thank you for your understanding, kindness, and continued commitment to our cause. We are truly grateful to be part of such a supportive community.

01/20/2026

We have been monitoring the situation in regards to the weather for this weekend. Our board of directors is in contact with the venue for possible rescheduling dates. Should we have to postpone, we will have it posted on our page by Thursday evening! Stay warm!

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Johnson City, TN
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http://www.ahcelts.com/

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