Join us for the eighth annual Dills Celtic Festival at the Historic Dills Tavern, 227 North Baltimore Street, Dillsburg, Pa. The festival is hosted by the Northern York Historical & Preservation Society (NYCHAPS). Proceeds from this event help support NYCHAPS historical and educational programs.
Tickets are available for purchase online and at the gate for each day for $15.00 and two-day tickets are available for $25.00. For online tickets click on the button below to be taken to a website where you can order tickets.
Ticket pre-sales end 48 hours before the event.
These are the performers that are scheduled for 2025. Come back often to see who is added to the lineup.
Reverie Road Headlining Saturday's Line-up
"This powerhouse group’s embodiment of refreshingly eclectic Celtic
music is nothing less than a one-of-a-kind gem." - Anita Lock, Irish Music Magazine 2023
"Any fan of Irish music would be chomping at the bit to see them perform without having heard a second of music." - Nick Spacek, The Pitch 2024
Celtic Rock Friday night with Headliner Kilmaine Saints
Charlie Zahm with Tad Marks Friday evening
Charlie Zahm is one of the most popular soloists at Celtic music festivals. Charlie is joined by fantastic Baltimore fiddler Tad Marks
"Celtic Trad on High Octane" with local favorite Across the Pond Saturday under the big tent.
One Street Over
A four-piece, traditional Irish band from Winchester, Virginia
Cúlra
The area's newest trad band - you saw them here first.
Clann Redmond
Clann Redmond is a dynamic family band that brings energy and originality to Celtic music.
Bern n’ Bridge
Acoustic duo featuring guitarist Bridget Gindhart from State College, PA, and vocalist Bernadette Bratina from Harrisburg, PA.
Mary-Grace Autumn
Grace has been playing Hammered Dulcimer professionally for over ten years, both as a soloist and with her acclaimed band, Seasons.
Craggy Island
Patrick Fenning, from Dublin, Ireland, on guitar, and Susan Withers on fiddle and whistle are well known for their rich vocals, lively instrumentals and original arrangements.
Declan McLaughlin
Declan grew up in a little village in Co. Tyrone Ireland called “An Maigh” before becoming a naturalized Philadephian in '87.
Regimental Pipes & Drums
Living History group to portray the pipe bands of The Black Watch (The Royal Highland Regiment).
Skeffington Flynn
A longstanding Member of the Rhythm Bones Society and All-Ireland bones competitor
Tangled Woods
Skeffington Flynn and Mary Gunderson King perform Celtic folk music as well as folk music of America and other nations.
Coyle School of Irish Dance
The Coyle School of Irish dance roots can be traced back to 1971.
Betsy Barnicle
Our strolling fiddler Friday & Saturday.
Celtic crafters, artisans, vendors of traditional Celtic foods and beverages, musicians, and more will be a part of the festival. This will be a celebratory event of the Celtic history and heritage of what is now Northern York County for the entire family! This is a family friendly event. Pets are not permitted except for service animals.
On behalf of the Northern York County Historical & Preservation Society (NYCHAPS), welcome to the Dills Celtic Festival! Over 275 years ago, Scots-Irish settlers like the Dill family ancestors established homes, farms and businesses in areas west of the Susquehanna River as part of the new American Dream. This is the epicenter of Matthew Dill’s American Dream, a 500 acre property purchased in 1742 that would see the gradual development of an entire thriving community! In the spirit of these early Scots-Irish dreamers, today we celebrate their Celtic heritage and culture.
"Thank you for inviting us. We had a wonderful time and look forward to next year!"
R.E. Piland, Goldsmiths
"Had a great time at the Celtic Festival today! Just wanted to say, “Thank you!” to all the volunteers, organizers, sponsors, and bands! Great festival! Great performances! I hope it was as successful as you expected it to be. Hope to be back again next year!"
Jason F.
"Wonderful event!!! Bands, vendors, staff were Great! Thanks for a terrific day! Hope to attend this again next year!"
Cathy L.
"Wonderful event. My son and I had a grand time. Your performers, artists, and venders were all exceptional. I hope you continue this in the future."
Laura M.
"FANTASTIC festival! PLEASE continue this. Thank you so much!!"
Jess B.
"We had the luck o' the Irish with our weather! Great job to everyone who helped put this on. There were lots of things to see, hear, buy, eat, and don't forget drink. I hope next year's event will be even bigger with more food vendors."
David D.
"We had a great time!!!! Well done!!!!"
Pat K.
It was our first time visiting and we really enjoyed it! We will definitely be back next year! THANK YOU to everyone who made it such a great event!
Nicole Z.
Looking forward to next year!! Every year is better and better!!
Just my opinion but I would love a fall Celtic Fest! So we don’t have to wait so long!!
Deb L.
Thank you to everyone who made this festival happen. I was glad to see so many people show up. After losing three area festivals in the last several years it’s great to see this festival being well attended. I hope this one will be able to continue for years to come.
Jason F.
I had a great time on Saturday!
Dominish M.
The organizers did a great job! What a blast!
Susan W.
Thanks for having me!! Such a great festival.
Mary-Grace A. Lee
Best festival there is! ATP is always amazing
Ed S.
Had an great time even if the wind tried to blow us away!!!
David B.
227 North Baltimore Street, Dillsburg, Pennsylvania 17019