It's the dead of winter. All of Boston's beautiful summer attractions are covered in snow and closed for the season. You're in the city on Boston rent a car business and have absolutely nothing to do... or so you think? If you're looking for wicked winter fun during your next Boston rent a car vacation you don't have to look far. Simply hop in your Boston rent a car and follow the sound of bagpipes and fiddles to the Boston Celtic Music Festival. The BCMFest is a musician-run, winter music festival celebrating Boston's rich Irish, Scottish and Cape Breton heritages. As exciting as it is unconventional, this festival is the perfect way to alleviate the winter Boston rent a car blues.

May the luck of the Irish be with you

The Boston Celtic Music Festival features more than 100 performers spanning a wide variety of performances arts and music genres. From traditional musicians to next generation bands, Boston rent a car travelers will discover plenty of talented performers at this year's festival. With categories like "New Bands on the Block," "Next Generation" and "Performing Professionals" you can rest assured that the entertainment will be exceptional. Performers come from all over Massachusetts to take part in this annual event, so don't miss your chance to check them out. Head to the Boston Celtic Music Festival during your upcoming Boston rent a car vacation.

Become a part of the crowd

Boston rent a car travelers can catch a live Celtic music performance at one of three venues during the festival - Club Passim, Springstep and the First Parish Church in Cambridge. Both Club Passim and the First Parish Church in Cambridge are located bear the Harvard Square T. The Friday night Kickoff Concert is held at Club Passim, along with Saturday Dayfest performances. Concerts are also held Friday night at Springstep, while the Saturday Finale Concert takes place at the First Parish Church. For a more detailed schedule, please don't hesitate to contact the BCMFest at 617-492-7679.

Get your ticket to Boston's best winter festival

Boston rent car travelers can order tickets to the BCMFest through the Club Passim website at www.passimcenter.org. Tickets to the Friday night Kickoff Concert are $25 at Club Passim. Tickets for the Saturday Dayfest events are just $15, as are the BCMFest Finale Concert tickets. A special combo ticket, which includes admission to both the Dayfest concerts and Finale Concert, is available for just $25. The Boston Celtic Music Festival is presented in partnership with The Folk Arts Center of New England. Proceeds from the festival will help fund new and exciting events and performances at the center all year round.

So really now, why hold the festival in January?

January really is awful. It's just so darn cold and miserable. So why hold a fun music festival during these dreadful days of winter? Well, it gives Boston rent a car travelers something to look forward to! The initial decision to hold the Celtic Music Festival during the month of January was made because it tends to be a slow time for musicians, which means a lot of local performers are right here in town. Plus, there's no better way to forget about bad weather than listening to some really good music.

Dance to the beat of a different drum

If you're interested in learning more about the Boston Celtic Music Festival, now's the time to check out the event's webpage at www.bcmfest.com. The festival is set to take place the second weekend in January (come rain, snow sleet or whatever!). Boston rent a car travelers are encouraged to drop by the festival to enjoy a unique mix of old and new music, as well as traditional Celtic dance, crafts and arts.