In this KGNU interview, Rodger Hara speaks with Gail Neil Gillette and Lauren Douglas, organizers of the Elizabeth Celtic Festival, taking place July 19–20 at Casey Jones Park in Elizabeth, Colorado. Gillette, a festival founder, shares the event’s origins in 1993 and its evolution into a full-scale celebration of Highland games and Scottish culture, featuring athletic competitions, Highland dancing, and pipe band performances. Douglas highlights the diverse music programming, ranging from traditional Celtic tunes to Celtic rock, all performed by local Front Range talent across two stages. Additional offerings include hands-on harp and dance workshops, cultural demonstrations, artisan vendors, and clan gatherings. The festival emphasizes accessibility, community, and cultural heritage, with details available at elizabethcelticfest.org. (Interview: 6/25/25)