This Saturday, Eat Your Apples Me Hearties!

This Saturday, September 19th, is one busy day! Celtic Chairde Creations will be greeting m'lords and ladies at the Lakewood Lions Renaissance Fair in Pine Park (more on that tomorrow). It is also International Eat an Apple Day ... AND.... International Talk Like A Pirate Day!

International Eat an Apple Day reminds us of the helpful benefits of apples. As this fruits of eden come into season, why not take some time and go pick some for yourself!

There is nothing quite as refreshing as eating a crisp Red Delicious or Gala straight from the tree. There are many pick-your-own farms around, but our favorite is Terhune's. This Saturday and Sunday is Apple Day on the farm, and it's a great day for the entire family. The next day you can come to the Ren Faire!

And talking like a pirate is perfect at either location! To celebrate Talk Like A Pirate Day you can: Watch all the Pirates of the Caribbean movies; watch Captain Blood or The Sea Hawk; call everyone matey; change your Facebook language to Pirate (really, you can do that!); fly the Jolly Roger; answer the phone "Aye matey"; etc.

Any way you look at it, the theme for this weekend is fun! Grab yourself an apple, unleash your inner buccaneer (in a good way) and come to the Lakewood Renaissance Fair, savvy?

September Weekends Continue to Sizzle with Shore Fun

Autumn may be fast approaching, and you can feel that nip of coolness in the air. But there's still plenty to do at the Jersey Shore - and Celtic Chairde Creations will be there!

First up this weekend is the Lavallette Heritage Festival. From 9 am to 5:30 pm, at Philadelphia Avenue and Bay Boulevard, you'll find crafters, artists, food to satisfy any palate, as well as music and games for all ages. Heritage Day celebrate the history of Lavallette with a festive day for all. The rain date is Sunday, September 13th. But...


On Sunday, we'll be at one of our favorite festivals of the year. The Friends of Island Beach State Park have prepared a great day with the 12th Annual Beach Plum Festival. Held in the park at Ocean Beach Bathing Area #1, this always turns out to be a wonderful, beautiful day. You can go on walking tours, pick beach plums, see a wide array of crafters, listen to great music, and learn about this natural wonder and the importance of keeping our estuary in the best possible shape it can be.

Plus, it's right on the beach. Who could ask for more.

We hope you'll join us at one - or both - of this sizzling end of summer celebrations. Mention this post and receive a free lip balm!

Crafts and Wine = a Fun Filled Weekend

The weather is cooler - but the fun is just heating up. It's going to be a busy weekend for Celtic Chairde Creations - and we hope you'll join us!

First up is The 27th Annual Giant Craft Fair in Ocean Grove. It's held on the Ocean Pathway in front of the Grand Auditorium, and the beach is right there. This fair features over 100 crafters and artisans with an amazing array of unique items. From jewelry to hand sculpted pottery, children's items to Celtic Chairde body products, you'll find something that will delight you. The Craft Fair is from 9 am to 4 pm and has free admission.

But that's not all...

Allaire State Park, one of our favorite venues, is home to the Jazz It Up Wine Festival on the 5th and 6th. Admission is $20. From noon to 5, you can sample the award winning wines from over 20 of New Jersey's own vineyards. Plus you can listen to some amazing Jazz from the Gambone Project and Jazz in Pastel. We'll be joining the festivities on Sunday, but what ever day you can attend - you should.

Summer isn't over yet, so join us celebrating the sea, some jazz, and a nice glass of wine.

And if you mention this post - this weekend only we'll give you 10% off your Celtic Chairde order of $10 or more. Let's keep that summer fun rolling until the last possible moment!

Celebrate the coming Fall at the Sharrott Winery Fall Festival

Join us at the beautiful Sharrott Winery vineyards for the Fall Festival. There will be amazing music with The Matt Noffsinger Band on Saturday and Shorty Long and the Jersey Horns on Sunday. The wine masters of Sharrott will be offering tastings of their award winning wines. There will be pony rides, face painting, terrific food - and craft vendors like us!


August 29 and 30th
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
RAIN OR SHINE

Stop by our booth and mention this post and receive a free gift!

See you then!

Dog gone wonderful - It's National Dog Day!

I love cats. I have a whole passel of them and treasure each and every one. But there's something about my dog - Rudy. We adopted him from the Animal Rescue Force a little over a year ago. He's my constant companion, always looking out for me and I for him. Although he does eat my tomatoes and comfrey, which is down right annoying. You can't stay mad at that face though.

Dogs are still the most popular pet in the US. And it's only fair that they are entitled to their own special day. Find a little time on your busy Wednesday, August 26, and celebrate National Dog Day.


Started in 2004 by Colleen Paige, a pet lifestyle expert, National Dog Day is for celebrating all the dogs in our lives - whether they are family pets, K-9 corp members, companion pets for the disabled, or guardians. Even if you don't have a dog, you can show your appreciation for mans best friend by donating to a local shelter.

Dogs give love, loyalty and (usually) obedience without question, just to be a part of our pack. It's a relationship that is almost as old as mankind itself.

Give a pup a pet and a treat and know that you're a part of something bigger - a day of celebration for all dogs, great and small.