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Irish Festivals for Everyone

By
Cahir O'Doherty,
IrishCentral.com Staff Writer

Published Tuesday, March 10, 2009, 4:14 PM
Updated Thursday, July 23, 2009, 6:08 PM

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The summer Irish festival season is now in full swing, and from the small-scale offerings to massive three-day music events, there's one for you, nationwide. This week the Irish Voice picks some tried and tested highlights.

July 13-15 sees the annual Irish American Heritage Festival in Chicago. A weekender celebrating the best in Irish music, dancing, food, and cultural exhibits, the festival benefits the Irish American Heritage Center (IAHC) which is dedicated to recognizing and strengthening Irish American culture and heritage. The festival attracts 10,000 people from all over the Midwest, and proceeds directly support the operating costs of the IAHC.

July 14 and 15, the Colorado Irish Festival in Littleton, Colorado takes place. It features a feis, Gaelic Games, pipe bands, a cultural village and Irish crafts and knitwear. The festival features no less than three stages crammed with music and song. Scheduled artists include the gifted Eileen Ivers, the Makem and Spain Brothers and Enter the Haggis.

On August 3-5 is the Dublin Irish Festival, but this time in Dublin, Ohio. An anniversary to remember is shaping up when the festival, now celebrating its 20th year, has dance and music ignite on seven stages featuring returning favorites and fresh, young artists. From reunion tribute bands to world debut dancers to a mix of symphonic and Celtic rock, this festival is the hottest ticket this summer.

"We're making the most of our anniversary weekend and our line up reflects it," Sandra Puskarcik, Festival director told the Irish Voice. "We've even extended festival hours opening earlier Friday and staying open later Sunday to make sure we do it right. Every day, every stage offers more entertainment value than ever before and Sunday is no exception," she added.

Irish bands slated to attend include Flogging Molly, Black 47, Gaelic Storm, Tommy Makem, Celtic Tenors, Armagh Rhymers and Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul.

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