The National Celtic Folk Festival Incorporated is an Australian nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating Celtic and folk culture through an annual festival held in Portarlington, Victoria. Established to promote the richness of Celtic traditions alongside contemporary folk expressions, the organization offers a multifaceted cultural experience that includes live music, dance, visual arts, theatre, literature, and workshops.

The centerpiece event organized by the nonprofit is the National Celtic Folk Festival, occurring over the June long weekend and spanning four days. The festival features a diverse program of performances and activities such as concerts, dance, theatre, storytelling, and master classes. It showcases a dynamic lineup of traditional and contemporary Celtic and folk artists from Australia and around the world, providing multiple performances across various venues in the town to create an immersive cultural environment for attendees.

The festival also includes markets, food experiences, and both free and ticketed events, blending cultural celebration with the scenic location of the Bellarine Peninsula. The program is designed to foster engagement with art forms and cultural heritage through music sessions, forums, ceremonies, and interactive workshops. The festival's ongoing mission is to discover passion, experience culture, and unleash the spirit of Celtic folk traditions in a community setting.

Operating under Australian nonprofit regulations with ABN 18463289261RR0001, the National Celtic Folk Festival Incorporated plays a key role in sustaining and evolving Celtic and folk cultural expressions in Australia. It maintains an active presence in the folk and Celtic music scene, promoting cross-cultural collaboration and contemporary artistic practices within the framework of Celtic heritage[1][2][3][4][5].

[1] https://www.instagram.com/nationalcelticfestival/ [2] https://www.nationalcelticfestival.com [3] https://www.nationalcelticfestival.com/artists [4] https://www.visitmelbourne.com/regions/geelong-and-the-bellarine/whats-on/music/festivals/national-celtic-folk-festival [5] https://geelongaustralia.com.au/musicgb/calendar/item/8d9ebb66b19897b.aspx