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Celtic Festival organizers say 2,700 attended June event; hotels and RV sites filled
Summary
Timothy Ferguson said about 2,700 people attended the June Celtic Festival and Highland Games, drawing visitors from multiple states and filling local lodging; organizers are planning fundraisers and seeking a Parks & Recreation Board appointment for a committee member.
Timothy Ferguson, president of the Celtic Festival and Highland Games, thanked the commission for past support and reported that the June 20-22 festival drew approximately 2,700 attendees. He said visitors came from as far as Florida and Montana, hotels were booked and Camp Pioneer RV sites were full.
Ferguson said vendors were satisfied and the Humane Society raised funds from T-shirt sales. He said organizers are planning fundraising events and would like a committee member to join the Parks and Recreation Board; commissioners said they would check with the 4-H Board on openings.
