Faires, Groups, & Resources

Explore the Celtic fairs, historical events, museums, and fellow organizations that share CROFT’s passion for preserving traditional skills.

At events throughout Arizona, our volunteer members bring history to life through demonstrations, hands-on learning, and the sharing of knowledge. Whether you’re interested in joining us or simply stopping by for visit, you’ll find a warm welcome and opportunities to discover the crafts and traditions of the past.

Faires & Festivals in Arizona

Arizona Renaissance Festival - Apache Junction - Usually February through March
‍The Flag Wool & Fiber Festival - Flagstaff - Usually June
NACHS Celtic Festival - Flagstaff - Usually July
Medieval Mayhem Renaissance Faire - Show Low - Usually July
Celtic Festival & Scottish Highland Games - Tucson - Usually October

Groups in Arizona

‍Dragonforge - Metro Phoenix Area - The Blacksmiths of CROFT
Prescott Area Celtic Society

Museums & Additional Links

Irish Cultural Center - Phoenix
National Museum of Ireland
National Museums of Scotland
Museum of Wales


UK Heritage Crafts - Lists of Crafts & their Conservation Status
Dublinia - Interactive Map of Viking & Medieval History
Life in Elizabethan England - Compendium of Common Knowledge
Early British Kingdoms - Various Articles
Folk Music of England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and America - Grouped by Country
Gaelic Attire - Authority of Historically Correct Info on Traditional Clothing of Ireland

Medieval Cookery - Medieval Recipes & Online Cookbooks
Tasting History - YouTube Channel featuring Recreations & Research of Historical Recipes

St Ives Historical Society - California Historical Recreation Group