The Southern Maryland Celtic Festival and Highland Gathering, founded in 1979, is organized by The Celtic Society of Southern Maryland, Inc. * Dates: Last Saturday in April (ex: April 28 for 2007) * Venue: Jefferson Patterson Park, St. Leonard, Maryland The Southern Maryland Celtic Festival and Highland Gathering brigns out the best of America’s Celtic heritage. The Festival, spans sports, music, history, dance, so many aspects of our shared culture. Typical planned events include: Piping and Drumming Competitions for: Full Band; Individual Piping; Individual Drumming Celtic Market Place