Experience the beauty, charm and sounds of Nova Scotia — in Chicago! FlyNovaScotia.com is proud to be presenting sponsor of next year's Celtic Fest Chicago 2009. Make plans now to see the best in Nova Scotia talent, September 12 & 13.

FlyNovaScotia.com Celtic Fest 2009

September 12-13, 2009

Nova Scotia marches in on Celtic Fest Chicago at Grant Park on September 12 and 13th. Be greeted by Nova Scotia's Halifax 78 Highlanders, kick back to the sounds of Nova Scotian musicians: Shannon Quinn, Caledonia and Dave Carroll and meet the people from Nova Scotia.

Halifax, Nova Scotia, one of Canada's true gems and the gateway to North America, is a region that blends raw natural beauty with Old World culture and history. This year, FlyNovaScotia.com is the presenting sponsor of Celtic Fest Chicago taking place in Grant Park, and is offering a full weekend of festivities where visitors can experience the beauty, charm, and sounds of Nova Scotia in Chicago for free.

Coming to Chicago is a natural fit for FlyNovaScotia.com. Nova Scotia and Chicago both share a long and proud Celtic history and the festival provides an opportunity for Nova Scotia's musical talent to perform to an audience that has a deep appreciation for Celtic music. Among the highlights of Celtic Fest weekend will be appearances by world-renowned entertainment of the Halifax 78 Highlanders, and a demo from award-winning restaurant owner Chef Michael Howell, who will be featuring fresh Nova Scotia ingredients.

Come out and meet the people from FlyNovaScotia.com!

FlyNovaScotia.com Gathering Tent Performance Schedule

Saturday, September 12, 2009

12:00-12:20 pm

Nova Scotia 78th Highlanders Performance (piper and drummer)

1:00-1:20 pm

Midlothian Scottish Pipe Band

1:40-2:10 pm

78th Highlanders Performance

2:20-2:45 pm

Chicago Celtic Pipe Band

3:00-3:20 pm

Nova Scotia 78th Highlanders Performance

3:40-4:00 pm

Caledonian Pipe Band

6:00-6:30 pm

Caledonia

6:40-7:10 pm

Shannon Quinn/Tony Quinn

7:20-7:50 pm

Dave Carroll Band

8:00-8:25 pm

Caledonia

8:35-8:55 pm

Shannon Quinn/Tony Quinn

9:05-9:30 pm

Dave Carroll Band

Sunday, September 13, 2009

11:30-11:45 pm

Nova Scotia 78th Highlanders Performance (piper and drummer)

12:00-12:20 pm

Chef Michael Howell Cooking Demo

12:30-12:50 pm

Stockyard Kilty Pipe Band

1:10-1:30 pm

78th Highlanders Performance

1:50-2:10 pm

City of Chicago Pipe Band

3:15-3:30pm

Stockyard Kilty Pipe Band

4:30-4:50pm

Northwest Indiana Pipe Band

5:30-5:50 pm

Nova Scotia 78th Highlanders Performance (Piper and Drummer)

6:00-6:30 pm

Caledonia

6:40-7:10 pm

Shannon Quinn/Tony Quinn

7:20-7:50 pm

Dave Carroll Band

8:00-8:25 pm

Caledonia

8:35-8:55 pm

Shannon Quinn/Tony Quinn

9:05-9:30 pm

Dave Carroll Band

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