Ed Harrison Memorial Celtic Christmas

Join us at Hagood Mill Historic Site for a beloved holiday tradition—the Ed Harrison Memorial Celtic Christmas. This annual celebration honors the Scotch and Irish musical roots that helped shape Appalachian and American folk music. Enjoy a festive day filled with live Celtic performances, traditional craft demonstrations, and seasonal fun for the whole family.

Live Music & Featured Performers

This year’s Celtic Christmas features an exceptional lineup of regional and Celtic musicians:

• Madeline Dierhauf & Friends

• Buzzy & Mike (Elizabeth Adams & Michael Ellison)

• Goers & Allen (Marshall Goers & Lucy Allen)

• The Fenians — Richard Beard (host of Celtic Winds on WNCW), Alan Dilman & Jessica Paull

• Drop O’ the Pure

• Greenville Pipes & Drums

• Sweet Potato Pie Kids (Young Appalachian Musicians)

Enjoy a full day of performances blending Celtic tradition, Appalachian heritage, and holiday spirit.

Folklife Demonstrations & Holiday Shopping

Beyond the music, Hagood Mill will be alive with activity:

• The historic water-powered gristmill will be running

• Fresh holiday grits ground on-site

• Traditional craft demonstrations, including blacksmithing, weaving, pottery, woodworking, and more

• A festive artisan market featuring handmade gifts, seasonal treats, and local crafts

Visitors are encouraged to ask questions, meet the artisans, and take home unique holiday treasures.

Admission Information

• Day-of Tickets: $10.00 (ages 10+)

• Children 9 and under: Free

• Parking: Free

Admission includes entertainment and activities at the Heritage Pavilion.
Visitors coming only to purchase grits or stone-ground products from the historic mill do not need to purchase admission.

All proceeds help support Hagood Mill’s preservation and programming.

Special Visitor Alert!
Santa Claus is making a special trip to Hagood Mill! He’ll be joining the Celtic Christmas festivities from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM. Be sure to bring the kids for a magical holiday moment!

Event Sponsors

This event is made possible through the generous support of:

• Jan-Pro of the Western Carolinas

• Pickens County

Additional funding is provided in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.