FEIS CHLOBHAIR 

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The Town of Clover and Greater Clover Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its 21st Annual Feis Chlobhair | Clover Highland Games, Céilí & Scots-Irish Festival Friday, November 10 & Saturday, November 11.

Celebrations will begin Friday with the traditional Céilí as well as the addition of a Whisky Tasting event, hosted by the Greater Clover Chamber of Commerce. Stay tuned for more information on how to reserve your ticket.

Saturday festivities are scheduled to begin at 9:00 AM at Blue Eagle Academy’s walking trail located at 300 Clinton Avenue (corner of Knox Street & Memorial Drive). This unique and cultural event is a celebration of the ancestral ties of Clover to the British Isles. Feis Chlobhair is an opportunity to encourage the growth of the shared heritage by showcasing individuals who practice Scottish and Scots-Irish arts, crafts, athletics, music, and traditions. From this rich event, it is our hope to instill and inspire the younger generation to keep traditions alive!

VENDORS
If you are interested in participating as a food or merchandise vendor, download the vendor HERE.  We are heavily seeking Celtic food & merchandise vendors.  Due to the cultural aspect of this event, preference will be given to merchants offering items to be Scottish, Irish, Celtic or Scots-Irish in nature or relate to the British Isles in some way.  Craft items should relate to the British Isles or resemble a craft that the settlers from that area would have practiced, such as pottery, weaving, metalwork, needlework, woodcarving, etc.  We will be limiting the number of non-Celtic food & merchandise vendors.  Deadline to submit vendor application: Friday, October 20, 2017.  All applications will be reviewed.  All vendors will be notified and will be advised whether their application has been accepted or declined.     

CLANS/SOCIETIES
Register clans and societies by submitting an application for review.  Click HERE to download the application.  Note clans and societies are not permitted to sell any merchandise.  

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
We are proud to announce our 2017 Feis Chlobhair music line-up:
ClannaDarragh & MacGilliossa.  

ClannDarragh

A traditional Celtic band based in Charlotte, NC. Members of the Charlotte Irish Connection group, you can find ClannDarragh playing regularly at Charlotte's Tyber Creek Pub. Listen to ClannDarragh's music by visiting their website http://www.clanndarragh.com/cd.html.

MacGilliossa 

A high energy Celtic band from Tampa, FL who play up beat Celtic contemporary music. A staple within the Celtic music industry, known to have been featured at various Highland Games, Irish Festivals and Celtic Folk Festivals across the US. Sample some of their music at https://www.macgilliossa.com/music.

TRIUMPH CLUB OF THE CAROLINAS

At this year's Feis, we will welcome members of the Triumph Club of the Carolinas.  This club was founded in 1983, allowing owners and enthusiasts of some unique British vehicles an opportunity to meet & greet, all while enjoying the chance to admire these models up close & personal.  Vehicles will be lined up on-site, next to the athletic games.  

Planning is currently underway for Feis Chlobhair. This page will be updated as soon as entertainments and features are confirmed. Make sure to continue to visit us as we update this page!

EVENT CONTACT
Amy Gonzalez, Special Events Coordinator
(w) 803.222.9493
(e) agonzalez@cloversc.org