A TASTE OF THE HIGHLANDS
Eat, Drink & Be Celtic
Come hungry. From hearty festival fare and sweet treats to craft beer, mead and flavors inspired by the Celtic lands, there’s plenty to discover between adventures.
OCTOBER 17–18, 2026 • OAKHURST, CALIFORNIA
COME HUNGRY
A Festival Worth Savoring
Exploring the Yosemite Highlands works up an appetite.
Grab something hearty, discover a taste of Celtic tradition, satisfy your sweet tooth or raise a glass with friends. From festival favorites to flavors inspired by the Celtic lands, food and drink are part of the adventure.
FESTIVAL FAVORITES
Food & Festival Fare
Hot Off the Grill
Hearty Festival Favorites
There’s nothing quite like a turkey leg hot from the grill. Smoky, savory and made for eating while you explore, it’s the kind of hearty festival favorite that fuels another round of adventures in the Yosemite Highlands.
A TASTE OF CELTIC TRADITION
Celtic Meat Pies
Warm, savory meat pies topped with creamy mashed potatoes bring a taste of Celtic comfort food to the festival. Hearty, satisfying and full of flavor, they’re a delicious way to experience a little Celtic tradition between adventures.
From hearty festival favorites to flavors inspired by Celtic tradition, there's plenty worth stopping for along the way.
RAISE A GLASS
Cheers to the Highlands
Good food deserves a good pour. We’re proud to raise a glass with the makers and partners bringing craft beer and mead to Yosemite Celtic Festival—California SunGold Craft Beer, South Gate Brewing Company and Wicked Mead. And don’t miss our limited-edition Highland Amber, created especially for festival weekend.
California SunGold Craft Beer
CRAFT BEER PARTNER
Proudly pouring California craft beer and helping us raise a glass throughout festival weekend.
South Gate Brewing Company
LOCAL BREWERY PARTNER
Our hometown brewery partner and host of Celtic celebrations beyond the festival gates, from Friday’s kickoff through Saturday night.
Wicked Mead
MEAD PARTNER
Bringing handcrafted mead to the Yosemite Highlands and sharing one of the world’s oldest fermented beverages with festival guests.
BREWED FOR FESTIVAL WEEKEND
Meet Highland Amber
Crafted by South Gate Brewing Company, Highland Amber is a special-edition brew celebrating Yosemite Celtic Festival. Featuring festival artwork on the can, it’s a distinctly local way to raise a glass to Celtic weekend in the Yosemite Highlands.
LIMITED EDITION • AVAILABLE FESTIVAL WEEKEND
FOR THE WHISKY CURIOUS
Discover the Whisky Tasting
Settle in for a guided tasting featuring five distinctive whiskies and a little discovery along the way. Your tasting includes a commemorative Yosemite Celtic Festival glass to take home—and proceeds support Yosemite High School Sports.
$35 PER PERSON • FESTIVAL ADMISSION REQUIRED
ONE MORE REASON TO STAY AWHILE
Come for the Festival. Stay for the Flavor.
Good food, local pours and a few distinctly Celtic tastes are all part of a weekend worth savoring in the Yosemite Highlands.
