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Irish Fest (Florida)

West Palm Beach   FL   USA             Irish Fest (Florida)

MAR 2008

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Savannah Irish Festival

Savannah   GA   USA      (800) 436-3746        Savannah Irish Festival

FEB 2008

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Irish Day at the Races

Newport   KY   USA      513-474-9755        Irish Day at the Races

Mar 1, 2008

About the Festival

A three day festival devoted to irish heritage, culture, music, food and goods.

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Manhattan Irish Fest

Manhattan   IL   USA      815-478-3811        Manhattan Irish Fest

MAR 2008

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North Texas Irish Festival

Fair Park   TX   USA      214-823-4370        North Texas Irish Festival

MAR 2008

About the Festival

The North Texas Irish Festival is the largest Celtic Festival in the Southwest. This event is produced by the Southwest Celtic Music Association and sponsored in part by Bennigan's. The 2000 Festival attracted more than 20,000 people and included live entertainment on seven stages, music and dance exhibitions, workshops, craft demonstrations, wandering musicians, Urchin Street (children's area), traditional Irish food and drink, cultural displays, a competition among Celtic artists, and much more!

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Augusta Irish Festival

Augusta   GA   USA      706-860-6379        Augusta Irish Festival

MAR 2008

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2 day family filled event featuring local artist and dance schools

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Crossroads: Irish American Festival

San Francisco   CA   USA      415-495-7380        Crossroads: Irish American Festival

MAR 2008

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Florida Irish Festival

West Palm Beach   FL   USA             Florida Irish Festival

MAR 2008

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Fort Smith Celtic Festival

Fort Smtih   AR   USA             Fort Smith Celtic Festival

MAR 2008

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Fountain Hills St. Patrick's Day Celebration

Fountain Hills   AZ   USA      480-816-5135        Fountain Hills St. Patrick's Day Celebration

MAR 2008

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Libby Irish Fair

Libby   MT   USA      800-248-1523        Libby Irish Fair

MAR 2008

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Los Angeles County Irish Fair & Music Festival

Pomona   CA   CAN      909-623-3111        Los Angeles County Irish Fair & Music Festival

MAR 2008

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South Florida Emeral Society St. Patrick Festival

Coral Gables   FL   USA      305-949-8400        South Florida Emeral Society St. Patrick Festival

MAR 2008

About the Festival

Coral Gables Salutes The Wearing Of The Green at the Annual St. Patrick's Day Irish Festival

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West Palm Beach Irish Fest

West Palm Beach   FL   USA      954- 946-1093        West Palm Beach Irish Fest

MAR 2008

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New Dublin Irish Fest

New London   WI   USA             New Dublin Irish Fest

MAR 2008

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Irish Spring Festival

Ireland   WV   USA             Irish Spring Festival

MAR 2008

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Burlington Irish Heritage Festival

Burlington   VT   USA             Burlington Irish Heritage Festival

MAR 2008

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Kells Portland Irish Festival

Portland   OR   USA             Kells Portland Irish Festival

MAR 2008

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Phoenix St. Patrick's Day Irish Faire

Phoenix   AZ   USA      602-770-8077        Phoenix St. Patrick's Day Irish Faire

MAR 2008

About the Festival

Follows the Phoenix St. Patrick's Day Irish Faire drew over 10,000 people last year. There was featured two regular stages of entertainment plus a children's stage at the children's fair. In addition to Irish music, dancing, food, and a craft fair; there will be medieval combant presentations and a castle gate.

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San Diego St. Patrick's Day Festival

San Diego   CA   USA             San Diego St. Patrick's Day Festival

MAR 2008

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Sedona St. Patrick's Day Parade

Sedona   AZ   USA      928-204-2390        Sedona St. Patrick's Day Parade

MAR 2008

About the Festival

Annual St. Patrick's parade in Sedona

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St. Patrick's Day Parade of Tucson

Tucson   AZ   USA      520-327-7209        St. Patrick's Day Parade of Tucson

MAR 2008

About the Festival

Annual St. Patrick's parade and festival

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Irish Music Drink Fest

Callicoon   NY   USA      845-887-4880        Irish Music Drink Fest

MAR 2008

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Southern Illinois Irish Festival

Carbondale   IL   USA      618-453-2787        Southern Illinois Irish Festival

APR 2008

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Jacksonville Irish Festival

Jacksonville   FL   USA      904-249-5181        Jacksonville Irish Festival

APR 2008

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Chicago Gaelic Park Irish Festival

Chicago   IL   USA             Chicago Gaelic Park Irish Festival

MAY 2008

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East Durham Irish Festival

East Durham   NY   USA      518.634.2286        East Durham Irish Festival

MAY 2008

About the Festival

Welcome to three days of Ireland in America. Enjoy a great Irish party with the stars of Irish entertainment under the big tents.

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Poconos Celtic Music Festival at Jack Frost Mountain

Blakeslee   PA   USA      800-468-2442        Poconos Celtic Music Festival at Jack Frost Mountain

MAY 2008

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AOH Division 1 - Irish Festival

Monte Clare   PA   USA      610-666-1989        AOH Division 1 - Irish Festival

JUNE 2008

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Riverfront Irish Festival

Cuyahoga Falls   OH   USA             Riverfront Irish Festival

JUNE 2008

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Louisville Irish Fest

Louisville   KY   USA             Louisville Irish Fest

JUNE 2008

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Potomic Celtic Festival

Leesburg   VA   USA      703.938.9779        Potomic Celtic Festival

JUNE 2008

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New Jersey Irish Festival

Holmdel   NJ   USA             New Jersey Irish Festival

JUNE 2008

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Irish Summerfest

Eastlake   OH   USA      440-684-0450        Irish Summerfest

JUNE 2008

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Oklahoma Celtic Music and Heritage Festival

Stillwater   OK   USA      405-547-5070        Oklahoma Celtic Music and Heritage Festival

JUNE 2008

About the Festival

Two days indoors at the Payne County Expo celebrating the music, dance and history of the Celtic nations. This year's theme is the Oklahoma Centennial with Oklahoma celebrating her Celtic Roots.

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Penn-Mar Irish Festival

Glen Rock   PA   USA      888-273-4507        Penn-Mar Irish Festival

JUNE 2008

About the Festival

Annual festival featuring a variety of contemporary and traditional Irish music, dancers, vendors and food. Proceeds benefit Penn-Mar Organization, a United Way agency.

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Great American Irish Fair

Encino   CA   USA      323-258-7707        Great American Irish Fair

June 21 to 22, 2008

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Connecticut Irish Festival

North Haven   CT   USA      203-248-1538        Connecticut Irish Festival

JUNE 2008

About the Festival

Gaelic football, food, music and dancing fill the fairgrounds during this event.

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Newmarket Fiddle & Step Dance Festival

Newmarket   ON   CAN             Newmarket Fiddle & Step Dance Festival

JULY 2008

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Irish Music Festival Of Western Mass

Springfield   MA   USA             Irish Music Festival Of Western Mass

JULY 2008

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Irish American Heritage Festival

Chicago   IL   USA      773-282-7035        Irish American Heritage Festival

JULY 2008

About the Festival

Irish American Heritage Festival, noon-midnight, featuring the best of Irish music, Irish food and drink, Irish dancing, Irish imports and gifts, children=s carnival games and activities, and raffles

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Colorado Irish Festival

Littleton   CO   USA      303-561-4007        Colorado Irish Festival

JULY 2008

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Toledo Irish Festival

Toledo   OH   USA             Toledo Irish Festival

JULY 2008

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Slainte Irish Festival

Patchogue   NY   USA             Slainte Irish Festival

JULY 2008

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Cleveland's Irish Cultural Festival

Berea   OH   USA      216-251-1711        Cleveland's Irish Cultural Festival

JULY 2008

About the Festival

Entertainment, cultural workshops and exhibits, along with children activities round out this family event.

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Adams County Irishtown Festival

New Oxford   PA   USA      717-632-8627        Adams County Irishtown Festival

JULY 2008

About the Festival

Join us in the village of Irishtown for the inaugural celebration of the area's Irish heritage. South-central Pennsylvania is traditionally known for being an area of the State populated by German immigrants but what is less known (and celebrated) is it's Irish heritage. Come join us for the first year of what we hope to be a long-standing tradition. There's plenty of traditional Irish music provided by local bands as well as bagpipes and a harper. Irish dancing will be performed by the Coyle School of Irish dance. We also have many vendors selling gifts direct from Ireland as well as others selling food and drink (yes, we have Guinness!). Have your picture taken with Leprechaun 1, Irishtown Fire Company's green fire truck. Kids may even be able to take a ride around Irishtown as well. The festival site is located less than an hours drive from Harrisburg, the capital of Pennsylvania and less than two hours from major cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington D.C. Adults: $3, Kids under 12: Free Parking: $1 donation to Irishtown Fire Company

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Great American Irish Festival

Utica   NY   USA             Great American Irish Festival

JULY 2008

About the Festival

A Great Irish Music Festival, Craft Vendors, Irish Food, Dancers, Continuous Music on 3 stages-11:00 AM till 11:00 PM. The primary goal of this event is to raise money to establish an Irish Cultural and Heritage Center in the Mohawk Valley while also supporting other worthy local Irish causes.

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Blackstone Valley Celtic Festival

Webster Lake   MA   USA      508.234.9090        Blackstone Valley Celtic Festival

JULY 2008

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Celtic music event

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Clover's Irish Weekend

Heckscherville   PA   USA             Clover's Irish Weekend

JULY 2008

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Ballyshanners Irish Festival

Alexandria   VA   USA      703-237-2199        Ballyshanners Irish Festival

AUG 2008

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Dublin Irish Festival

Dublin   OH   USA      614-410-4545        Dublin Irish Festival

AUG 2008

About the Festival

A celebration of all things Irish, the Dublin Irish Festival features the best in Irish music, dance and culture. This three-day festival draws more than 50,000 people to Dublin - located just northwest of Columbus, Ohio.

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Alaska Irish Music Festival

Anchorage   AK   USA      907-566-2028        Alaska Irish Music Festival

AUG 2008

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Cancelled

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Iish Fest - La Crosse

La Crosse   WI   USA             Iish Fest - La Crosse

AUG 2008

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Irish Connections Festival

Canton   MA   USA      617-323-3399        Irish Connections Festival

AUG 2008

About the Festival

The largest display of Celtic culture and entertainment assembled on the East Coast, showcasing Irish music, dance, art, language, agriculture and education. Admission Adults: $12/person Weekend Pass: $30/person Children 12 and under: Free

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Irish Fair of Minnesota

Saint Paul   MN   USA      612-474-7411        Irish Fair of Minnesota

AUG 2008

About the Festival

ThThe Irish Fair is moving to Harriet Island, Downtown St. Paul. Join us for a two day celebration of Irish culture. This fair is now the fastest growing festival in Minnesota, so whether you're full-blooded Irish or simply wish you were, join thousands of people from throughout the Upper Midwest for the biggest Irish celebration of the year!

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Montana Irish Festival

Butte   MT   USA             Montana Irish Festival

AUG 2008

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Milwaukee Irish Fest

Milwaukee   WI   USA      414-476-3378        Milwaukee Irish Fest

AUG 2008

About the Festival

One of the largest and most comprehensive Irish music and cultural events, featuring dozens of major Irish American entertainers. Activities include sports, drama, contests, parades, displays, food, marketplace, dance and children's activities. A week-long summer school precedes the festival with lectures and demonstrations in Irish music, dance and culture.

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Buffalo Irish Festival

Buffalo   NY   USA             Buffalo Irish Festivall

AUG 2008

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Kansas City Irish Festl

Kansas City   MO   USA             Kansas City Irish Fest

AUG 2008

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Westport & Brookside Events Merge into 1st KC Irish Fest!

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Long Grove Irish Days

Long Grove   IL   USA             Long Grove Irish Days

SEPT 2008

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Newport Irish Festival

Newport   RI   USA             Newport Irish Festival

SEPT 2008

About the Festival

The 5th Annual Newport Waterfront Irish Festival is a celebration of Irish culture, food, music and crafts along Newport's beautiful historic waterfront. Including our Shamrock Dance Hall & Oyster Garden, and the Celtic Children's area.

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Hooley on the Hudson

Kingston   NY   USA      845-338-6622        Hooley on the Hudson

SEPT 2008

About the Festival

One day, family oriented Irish Festival with three stages of entertainment for all, with food and craft booths. Admission is FREE to all and shuttle buses are provided to site. This is our fifth year

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Philadelphia Ceili Group Festival

Philadelphia   PA   USA      215-849-8899        href="http://www.philadelphiaceiligroup.org/philadelphia_ceili_group/2007_festival/index.html">Philadelph

SEPT 2008

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Memorial Hall, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia

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Greater Danbury Irish Festival

Danbury   CN   USA      (203) 748-7701        Greater Danbury Irish Festival

SEPT 2008

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Pittsburgh Irish Festival

Pittsburgh   PA   USA      412-661-1221        Pittsburgh Irish Festival

SEPT 2008

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Three-day Celtic celebration with music, dancing, food, children's activities, demonstrations, workshops and a Gaelic language mass

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Rochester Irish Festival

Irondequoit   NY   USA      585-254-0786        Rochester Irish Festival

SEPT 2008

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Syracuse Irish Festival

Syracuse   NY   USA             Syracuse Irish Festival

SEPT 2008

About the Festival

Now in its 7th year, the Guinness Irish Festival brings two days of celtic music, dancers,food & drink, and crafts to historic Clinton Square in downtown Syracuse, NY. Headlining the festival will be Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul (9/9, 9:30pm). As always, the festival is FREE!

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Indy Irish Fest

Indianapolis   IN   USA             Indy Irish Fest

SEPT 2008

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Irish 2000 Music and Arts Festival

Albany   NY   USA      888-41-IFEST.        Irish 2000 Music and Arts Festival

SEPT 2008

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Irish Festival in Baltimore City

Baltimore   MD   USA             Irish Festival in Baltimore City

SEPT 2008

About the Festival

The 2006 Irish Festival in Baltimore City is in the Canton Waterfront Park, one of the hottest areas in the Greatest City in America. Festival attendees will enjoy a beautiful view of the Inner Harbor to the northeast and Fort McHenry to the southeast.

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Michigan Irish Music Festival

Muskegon   MI   USA      888-843-5661        Michigan Irish Music Festival

SEPT 2008

About the Festival

Join us for a great weekend of Irish entertainment, Irish Food, Irish Market, Irish Pub and a Pub Crawl! Located in Muskegon Michigan on the shores of Lake Michigan, the Festival Site is outstanding.

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Gloucester City Shamrock Festival

Gloucester   NJ   USA             Gloucester City Shamrock Festival

SEPT 2008

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Irish Festival at the New Jersy Shore

Sea Girt   NJ   USA             Irish Festival at the New Jersy Shore

SEPT 2008

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Irish Heritage Festival

Montgomery   NY   USA      845-343-5736        Irish Heritage Festival

SEPT 2008

About the Festival

A not-for-profit event which raises funds for local charites and scholarship, and for the promotion of Irish Heritage and Culture. Irish Music, Dancing, Food, Vendors, Cultural Tent, Children's Activites. This year Black 47, Celtic Cross, Wild Rovers, Orange County Choppers and more. Honoring American Veterans this year.

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Kalamazoo Irish Fest

Kalamazoo   MI   USA      269-372-7332        Kalamazoo Irish Fest

SEPT 2008

About the Festival

Kalamazoo Irish Fest 2005 will feature some of the biggest and best show of Irish/Celtic bands ever to hit Southwestern Michigan. Taking place in the Arcadia Creek Festival Place, located in the heart of Kalamazoo's flourishing Central City, we will feature nonstop Irish Music/Entertainment, beginning on Friday, September 16th from 5:00p.m. through 11:30p.m. Continuing on Saturday, September 17th - from 11:00a.m. though 11:30p.m. Our Irish Fest Marketplace will feature the finest authentic Irish gifts, apparel, jewelry, woolens and crafts. Some of Kalamazoo's finest eating establishments will be providing a wide variety of Irish specialties. Our Heritage Village will appeal to all those interested in Irish culture. We will feature a Guinness Beer tent where you will definitely find a friendly bartender to serve you a beverage of choice with an Irish Toast to top it off! Back by popular demand will be our raffle. A lucky person will win a trip to Ireland at a cost of only $5.00.

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North Wildwood Irish Festival

Wildwood   NJ   USA      800-IRISH-91        North Wildwood Irish Festival

SEPT 2008

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Elmira Irish Festival

Elmira   NY   USA      607-733-9044        Elmira Irish Festival

SEPT 2008

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Many Irish bands and Dancers all day .. Highlighted by the TOWN PANTS. a POPULAR BAND OUT OF Canada

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Festival of the Maybon

Lyons   CO   USA      303-777-0502        Festival of the Maybon

SEPT 2008

About the Festival

Featuring: Ashley MacIssac Band, Dervish, Martin Hayes & Dennis Cahill, Teada, Johnny B. Connolly & Casey Niell, The Wayfarers, Colcannon, and the Single Malt Band

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Jersey City Irish Festival

Jersey City   NJ   USA      201-386-0970        Jersey City Irish Festival

SEPT 2008

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Weston Irish Fest

Weston   MO   USA             Weston Irish Fest

OCT 2008

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Arizona Irish Festival

Phoenix   AZ   USA      602-819-8700        Arizona Irish Festival

OCT 2008

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Annual benefit fair to raise money for the Irish Cultural Center. Music, dancing, craft fair, children, and more

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Irish Festival

Baltimore   MD   USA             Irish Festival

NOV 2008

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Greater Philadelphia Mid-Winter Festival

Philidelphia   PA   USA      610-825-7268        Greater Philadelphia Mid-Winter Festival

FEB 2008

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Queen Mary Scottish Festival & Games

Long Beach   CA   USA      562-499-1650        Queen Mary Scottish Festival & Games

FEB 2008

About the Festival

Come help us celebrate the Scottish Heritage of the Queen Mary. This unique ship exemplifies the fine craftsmanship of Scotland and is proud to be the most famous ship built on the River Clyde. We celebrate this legacy today with a festival of Scottish Culture through music, dance and athletic prowess.

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Arizona Scottish Gathering and Highland Games

Mesa   AZ   USA      602-431-0095        Arizona Scottish Gathering and Highland Games

Feb 23 to Feb 24, 2008

About the Festival

At this gathering you will find competitions that include athletics, Highland dancing, pipe bands, solo piping and drumming. Athletic Games include ancient Highland heavyweight athletic competition, with weight toss for height, weight throw for distance, hammer throw, Braemar (standing) stone put and the caber toss, including the Challenge Caber for Masters. There are Women's World Highland Athletics Championship events on Sunday. Representatives from more than 80 clans and Societies will be present. Children's activities include a storyteller, magician and juggler, amazing maze, moon jump, safety house, fire engines, the Ash Kicker, Crash Dummies, Wee Lass and Laddie Games and much more. There are British car displays, including London taxis, Minis, M.G.s, Jaguars and

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Zephyrhills Celtic Festival & Highland Games

Zephyrhills   FL   USA      813-779-4034        Augusta Irish Week

MAR 2008

About the Festival

This event includes celtic music, foods, and crafts as well as Scottish heavy athletics, pipe bands, piping and drumming competition, highland and irish dancing, kid's games, military skirmish

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Wheeling Celtic Celebration

Wheeling   WV   USA      800