The Long Lake Celtic Ceilidh will kick off with live music from North Country Fair, who will invite interested musicians to join them in an open Celtic music jam, like the jam pictured above. (Provided photo — Alexandra Roalsvig/Town of Long Lake)

LONG LAKE — On Saturday, March 16 from noon to 4 p.m., the town of Long Lake Parks and Recreation Department will host a Celtic Ceilidh (prounced kay-lee) at the Long Lake Town Hall located at 1204 Main St.

The event will kick off at noon featuring a live music concert and performance from North Country Fair from 1 to 2:30 p.m. North Country Fair is inviting any interested musicians to join the stage for an open Celtic music jam. From 2:30 to 4 p.m., all are welcome to join in the fun for traditional Contra dancing set to lively Celtic music. All ability levels welcome and instruction will be provided for first timers. Ages 12 and up.

Contra dancing roots comes from mixed origins including English country and Scottish country dance. There is absolutely no experience necessary and all dances will be taught.

Refreshments available for purchase from the Long Lake Lions Club. All proceeds go to the Long Lake Lions Club and are used to fund programs in Long Lake throughout the year.

North Country Fair is an arrangement of local musicians from Wanakena, Vermont and Tupper Lake specializing in Celtic music and instruments. Featuring Doug Riley on cittern, guitar and vocals; Rick Kovacs on fiddle and guitar; Riczi Kovacs, Rick’s son, on Irish Flute, guitar, and tin whistles; Rick’s wife, Angie, on harp and vocals; and Katrina Sheats on vocals.

The original North Country Fair got their start in the late ’90s and featured Doug, Rick and Angie. Since then, they’ve added Katrina and Riczi to the arrangement but stayed true to their Celtic and Quebecois roots with their music.

Admission is free, this is a family friendly event. Call 518-624-3077 for more information.