Dublin Irish Festival
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Dublin Irish Festival | |
 |
|
|
Dublin Irish Festival - 2006
|
|
| Location(s) | Dublin, Ohio |
|---|---|
| Years active | 1988-present |
| Date(s) | First weekend in August |
| Website | http://www.dublinirishfestival.org |
The Dublin Irish Festival is an annual music and cultural festival held since 1988 in Dublin, Ohio. It takes place during the first weekend of August. What began with a handful of dancers and musicians on a tennis court was estimated as of 2008 to attract over 93,000 visitors to eight entertainment stages on 27 acres (110,000 m2) in and beyond Coffman Park.[1] Activities include Irish and other Celtic music, genealogy, food and drink, dancing, cultural exhibits, games, sports, arts and crafts, and children's activities. The Dublin Irish Festival is one of America's largest Irish Festivals. The Festival is produced and supported by the City of Dublin, OH. The 2007 Festival was recognized by the International Festival and Events Association [2] with the Silver Grand Pinnacle Award, recognizing top events in the world. It was also selected by the American Bus Association as one of the top 100 events for 2009.[3]
The Columbus Féis, an internationally renowned Irish dance competition, is a key part of the Irish Festival.[4]
The 2009 Dublin Irish Festival will take place July 31 - August 2, 2009.
[edit] References
[edit] External links
 |
This festival-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
