IN PICTURES: ANNUAL KILTS IN THE KEYS PARTY RETURNS TO HERBIE’S

a group of people standing under a tent
Rev. Debra Maconaughey of St. Columba Episcopal Church shows off raffle baskets.

Fundraising efforts for January’s Florida Keys Celtic Festival kicked up a notch with Kilts in the Keys on Aug. 7 at Herbie’s Bar and Chowder House. A yearly “halfway” celebration, proceeds raised from the event – filled with music, brews, raffles and refreshments – will go to fund the Celtic Festival and in turn support the Hammock House, St. Columba Episcopal Church’s free after-school and camp program. The program is open for all Marathon children, to have a safe environment while not at school.

The American Legion’s Bobby Wellsby, left, and Jodi Gonzales help staff the raffle table to raise funds for the Celtic Festival and Hammock House.
Herbie’s Bar and Chowder House has graciously hosted the annual party since 2014.
West of Galway’s Bernie Green provides the Irish tunes.
Alex Rickert
Alex Rickert made the perfectly natural career progression from dolphin trainer to newspaper editor in 2021 after freelancing for Keys Weekly while working full time at Dolphin Research Center. A resident of Marathon since 2015, he fell in love with the Florida Keys community by helping multiple organizations and friends rebuild in the wake of Hurricane Irma. An avid runner, actor, and spearfisherman, he spends as much of his time outside of work on or under the sea having civil disagreements with sharks.

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