Harriet Island - August 13-15
Free Admission!
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August 13-15, 2010
Harriet Island, St. Paul
FREE ADMISSION
Join us on the banks of the Mississippi River for a three-day celebration of Irish heritage with music, dance, family activities and good craic. Since 2001, beautiful Harriet Island Regional Park in downtown St. Paul has hosted the Irish Fair. The festival is recognized as one of the most family-friendly events in the Twin Cities, one of the most authentic Irish festivals nationwide and an amazingly great time by the nearly 100,000 people who attended last year's festival.
Come by, listen to the music, watch the dancers and even enjoy a pint or two! All the activities and events at the Fair are completely FREE
The Irish Fair of Minnesota is dedicated to supporting the Irish community in Minnesota. Irish Fair of Minnesota, Inc., producer of the Fair and Run with the Celts, is a 501(c)3, non-profit organization. All proceeds from the festival are reinvested Minnesota's Irish cultural community or shared with new immigrants groups through the Legacy Fund.
The festival and organization is volunteer driven and supported by people throughout the state. Please consider joining our volunteer team or donating to the Legacy Fund.
Hours: Irish Fair of Minnesota will run Aug 13-15, Friday from 3pm to 11 pm, Saturday from 10am to 11pm and Sunday from 10am to 8pm.
What’s New in 2010:
IRISH GOT TALENT: Come out see the top four contestants compete Friday. August 13th, on the River Stage at the Fair. The contest is open to any music or dance act that is not already booked at the Fair. The winner from the Finals competition on August 13th performs Saturday, August 14th at the Fair and will receive $250. It is a great way to showcase your talent and get your foot in the door. The past three year's winners are performing at this year's Fair!
Fitzgerald Cup Piping Contest (in honor of Tim “Fitz” Fitzgerald, Irish Fair board member and entertainment booking agent, who passed away in March, 2010) Highland bagpipe bands from across Minnesota will compete in Ahern’s Croagh Park Sunday from 11 am to 12:30 pm.
Song of Ireland Exhibit – explores the history of songs associated with Ireland and Irish Americans. It includes 5,000 pieces of sheet music and over 6,000 recordings, some over a century old. This exhibit is part of a collection of Irish memorabilia from the Milwaukee Irish Fest Archives, and has toured over 20 Irish Fairs in America.
Wayzata Friends of Irish Fair Hospitality Area – Although Irish Fair remains FREE and open to the public, there are limited tickets to a Friends of the Irish Fair Hospitality tent. Food is provided by Ahern's Irish Pub, main sponsor of the Irish Fair and beverages provided by Summit, Finnegan's and Pepsi. A bit of Irish hospitality to enjoy complimentary food and beverages as well as great sight lines to the Cara Pubs Main Stage.
Tickets are $100 for a one day pass or $250 for a weekend pass. Children, 10 and under, are free to enter with an adult. (one child per 18+ adult) Children 11 years and old require a ticket. Click here to purchase online. Or call the Irish Fair at 952-474-7411.
All Wazayta Friends of the Irish Fair Hospitality tent tickets will be at the Will Call booth, located near the Information and Volunteer tents at the main entrance of the Irish Fair. Please remember to use the name of the person who will be picking up the tickets at the Will Call booth when you purchase your tickets.
Sun Country Travel Area – Visit with various travel companies to plan your trip to Ireland and the British Isles.
Back by Popular Demand:
Sun Country Run with the Celts: 5-K Race and 1-K Family Run/Walk Saturday 9:30 am (proceeds benefit the Irish Fair Legacy Fund).
Sunday morning Mass will be celebrated at 9 am by Archbishop John Neinstedt at the Cara Irish Pubs Stage providing great views of the river and Saint Paul Cathedral.
Best Legs in a Kilt: Gentlemen, flex those calves and don those kilts! Sat. 4:15 pm.
Pub Quiz of Irish Trivia: Crossroads Pub and the Pub Tent: Saturday and Sunday afternoons and evenings.
Irish Soda Bread Contest: Bring in your best version of this traditional Irish treat. Four categories: Brown bread, White bread, Sweet scones, and Savory scones. This year’s judging panel of professional bakers is eager to taste what our community has in store. Deadline to enter the contest is 4:00pm on Wednesday, August 11, 2010.
Irish Photo Contest: Submit your favorite Irish pictures at Irish on Grand or Irish Indeed! by Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at 4:00pm