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North Texas Irish Festival
Dallas, Texas
Where: Fair Park, Dallas
When: early March
A hundred thousand welcomes--or Cáed
míle fáilte --to the largest celebration of Irish
culture in the Southwest! From its humble pub origins in the early
1980s, this Celtic compilation of music, dance and traditional cuisine
has matured into an annual event which attracts internationally-known
performers, up-and-coming recording artists eager to hone their
craft, and a gathering over 35,000 strong who proudly proclaim "Erin
go Bragh!"
Activities: From
ancient melodies to contemporary Celtic rock, the music of the Emerald
Isle is showcased at the In The Tradition stage inside Centennial
Hall. If the rhythm makes you feel like dancing, head over to the
Emerald stage, where dance troupes slip on ghillies and hard shoes
to perform jubilant jigs and reels, and beginners and professionals
alike can kick up their heels on Saturday night during a three-hour
ceili.
Whet your appetite for all things Irish at
one of the many food booths, where Irish stew, Shepherd's Pie and
fish and chips are served, then set out in search of that special
sporran or claddagh ring on sale at the numerous vendor stalls.
Workshops: Musicians
can brush up on their bodhran skills during one of the series of
workshops held on the Tara stage. Experts will also be on hand to
pass on their knowledge of the fiddle, flute, Gaelic language and
traditional Irish songs.
Children's Activities: Storytellers
surely blessed with the gift of Blarney weave tales of Celtic lore
at the Urchin Street Faire, an area where wee ones can tap their
toes to the beat of Celtic-tinged children's tunes or make a new
four-footed friend at the Petting Zoo.
For more information:
visit www.ntif.org
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