Calendar  of   Events

Years Past

A.D. 2009
November 7 & 8	Austin Celtic Festival : We'll be doing something a little different this year. We'll be participating in a Time-line, demonstrating both the Iron Age and Bronze Age of Ireland. Come see us, and check out the festival website: www.austincelts.org/festival.	Major Event
October 3	Harris Middle School History Festival : Location: Northeast San Antonio. Along with other historical reenactment groups from the area, we will be presenting the Iron Age with hands-on demonstrations for the students and visitors.	Minor Event
May 16 & 17	Houston Highland Games and Celtic Festival : Location: the Houston Farm & Ranch Club, 1 Abercrombie Drive, Houston, Texas We'll have a booth here with diplays and demonstration of various aspects culture and technology from Iron Age Britian. Visit www.houstonhighlandgames.com	Major Event
April 4 & 5	San Antonio Highland Games : San Antonio, Texas. We return to the annual event held at the Helotes Festival Grounds in San Antonio, Texas. Visit www.SAHGA.org .	Major Event
March 19-22	A.D. 9 : Teutoburg Forest Disaster : In 2009, AD43 Castra Lafe will be sponsoring an event that will approximate and explore the the conditions of the Germanic frontier fort, the march of Varus's Legions and the aftermath of the battle. The Official website of the event.	Major Event
March 7	Explore UT: The Largest Open House in Texas : The University of Texas at Austin will will host its ninth annual Explore UT: The Biggest Open House in Texas. We'll be assisting the Department of Classics with their interactive exhibit: "Exploring the Ancient Celts."	Major Event
January 9-11	Winter Immersion Campout : Location: Floresville, Texas. Visit our Yahoo group for more information.	Private Event

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A.D. 2008
November 1 & 2	Austin Celtic Festival : www.austincelts.org/festival	Major Event
October 3-5	Iron Age immersion campout : Location: Willis Creek Park, Granger Lake, Texas. Visit our Yahoo group for more information.	Private Event
May 30- June 1	Iron Age immersion campout : Location: Berry Springs Park and Preserve, Georgetown, Texas. Visit our Yahoo group for more information.	Private Event
May 10	Round Rock JROTC Celt vs. Roman : Location: Round Rock High School. Roughly 10am - 3pm. Pictures from last year here .	Minor Event
April 5 & 6	San Antonio Highland Games : San Antonio, Texas. We return to the annual event held at the Helotes Festival Grounds in San Antonio, Texas. Visit www.sahga.org for details of this event.	Major Event
March 27-30	A.D. 43 : Lafe, Arkansas. Main projects this year: building a Celtic feast hall and killing more Romans. You can find out more about this excellent event by visiting www.AD43.org.	Major Event
March 1	Explore UT: The Largest Open House in Texas : The University of Texas at Austin will will host its ninth annual Explore UT: The Biggest Open House in Texas. We'll be assisting the Department of Classics with their interactive exhibit: "Exploring the Ancient Celts."	Minor Event
February 21	Victory or Death : A presentation to the Houston Philosophical Society by David Furlow. Rice University, Houston, Texas.	Minor Event
February 10	Leather Workshop : Location: Tandy Leather Factory, 5370 Walzem Rd., San Antonio, Texas. Learn the historical leather working techniques used by the Celts and Romans. We will begin with an introduction to techniques and materials, then spend the rest of the day crafting.	Workshop
January 19	Meeting : Location: Austin, Texas. We'll also meet up with our freinds of The Roman Way at Fadó Irish Pub.	Meeting
January 12	Tonkawa Lodge Banquet : Location: Austin, Texas at O'Henry Middle School. Join other reenactment groups for the Boy Scout's annual banquet to demonstrate life in ancient times.	Minor Event

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A.D. 2007
November 3 & 4	Austin Celtic Festival : Location: Fiesta Gardens, Austin Texas. This Biggest and Best festival of it's kind around here. See Us and the Romano-Brits in a friendly setting in our "village" at the southwest corner of the festival. We'll have games and hands-on displays, as well as demonstrations throughout the day. www.austincelts.org/festival	Major Event
October 20	Iron Age Swordmaking : Location: The Univeristy of Texas at Austin, Waggoner Hall, Room 201, Noon - 1 PM. The presentation will include slides from the Kelvedon excavations, from the British Museum, and from several Scottish museums.	Minor Event
October 13	Photo Shoot : Location: at Friesenhahn Park in San Antonio, at 1pm. Meet with a visiting documentary photgrapher to capture us in Iron Age and Roman kit.
September 8	Planning Meeting : Location at members home in Austin. Check message board for details. We'll be discussing upcoming events and will also be a Potluck with period entrées.	Event
September 1	The Whole 9 Yards : Location: Austin, Texas at the Howard Johnson, 11:30 - 1 PM. Seminar on many aspects Iron Age textile production as shown through artifacts and experimental archaeology. This is presented to Lonestar Mensa Group at their annual celebration. This will include a powerpoint presentation and live demonstrations. Reenactors will be in full kit.	Minor Event
July 21	Business Meeting and ACF planning meeting : Joint meeting with The Roman Way and the Coritani. Potluck at members home in Georgetown.	Meeting
June 23	Shoe Building Workshop : Get together to make Iron Age shoes. Directions and other details can be found on the members message board.	Workshop
May 26	ACF Planning meeting : Check the message board for details.	Meeting
May 19	Needled Felt Weapon building workshop : Meet to make sparring weapons. Materials to be provided.	Workshop
March 31 & April 1	San Antonio Highland Games : San Antonio, Texas. We return to the annual event held at the Helotes Festival Grounds in San Antonio, Texas. Visit www.sahga.org for details of this event.	Major Event
March 17	Things Celtic 10th Anniversary : On St. Patrick's Day we'll be at Things Celtic to celebrate our favorite Celtic shop's first decade! Aside from Living History demos, there will be a children's area (with crafts, games, etc), a "sheep to sweater" demo from St. Brigid's Gate Farm (live sheep, spinning demo), a "Family History" booth, the Austin Celtic Association will have a booth, and of course, Live Music.	Minor Event
March 3	Explore UT: The Largest Open House in Texas : The University of Texas at Austin will will host its eighth annual Explore UT: The Biggest Open House in Texas. We'll be assisting the Department of Classics with their interactive exhibit: "Exploring the Ancient Celts." More than 30,000 visitors are expected to participate in a day of free hands-on activities, performances, demonstrations and lectures. Times are from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.	Minor Event
February 24	Imperial Rome Exhibit : Over 400 artifacts from the extensive collection of the National Archaeological Museum of Florence, as well as loans from other leading Italian museums in Rome, Pompeii and Ostia Antica, illustrate the diverse lives of Romans, from emperors to common citizens." This exhibit will have it's debut at the Houston Museum of Natural Science this weekend and will be attended by several reenactment groups (Coritani, Legio IX, Legio VIII, Legio X and The Roman Way). More info at www.hmns.org.	Major Event
January 13	March Through Time : Timeline event held near Goliad, Texas. Hosted by Legio VIII Augusta of San Antonio, Texas. Held on the grounds of the Presidio La Bahia. Camping Friday and Saturday at Goliad State Park.	Minor Event

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A.D. 2006
November 4 & 5	Austin Celtic Festival : Takes place at Fiesta Gardens in Austin, Texas. Demonstrations, games, and more. More info at www.austincelts.org/festival.	Major Event
October 14 & 15	Middlefaire Renaissance and Medieval Festival : This event is having it's Grand Opening this weekend. It is located in Hillsboro, up the road a little ways from Austin! Check out their website here: www.Middlefaire.net.	Major Event
April 8 &9	San Antonio Highland Games : Annual event held at the Helotes Festival Grounds in San Antonio, Texas. Visit www.sahga.org for details of this event.	Major Event
March 23 - 26	A.D. 43 : This is a total immersion event for both Romans and Celts. Groups and individuals from accross the U.S. converge on this spot once a year for drills, battles, and Living History the way we love to do it! The Official website of A.D. 43	Major Event
January 21	March Through Time : Timeline event held near Goliad, Texas. Hosted by Legio VIII Augusta of San Antonio, Texas. Held on the grounds of the Presidio La Bahia.	Minor Event

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A.D. 2005
November 12	44th Annual Scottish Clan Gathering & Highland Games : More information can be found here.	Major Event
November 4 & 5	Austin Celtic Festival : Takes place at Fiesta Gardens in Austin, Texas. Demonstrations, games, and more. Link to the Austin Celtic Festival.	Major Event
October 1 & 2	King Arthur Faire : Stroud, Oklahoma. Pict exhibition and participation in event. More information about this event can be found here.	Minor Event
May 28	Stonehenge II : Hunt, Texas. We met up with some of the Romans at Stonehenge II. Read more about this site at www.alfredshepperd.com.	Minor Event
March	A.D. 43 : Lafe, Arkansas. You can find out more about this excellent event by visiting www.AD43.org.	Major Event

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