Harriet Island - August 13-15
Free Admission!
Welcome to the Irish Fair of Minnesota
2011 Irish Fair: August 12-14 |
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THANK YOU to those who attended
this year's Irish Fair!
2010 Volunteer Award Winners:
CURTIN CONWAY AWARD - Eileen Dahill
TURF CUTTER - VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR- John Rogers
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR - Jeff Moriarity
WEEKEND WARRIOR - Jim Anderson
Cú Chulainn AWARD - Robert Beltrand (Bulldog)
Special Mentions for their hard work and dedication:
Tim Buggy, Jim Cady, Jane Gillespie, Terri Warner, Michael Wiley
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 12-14, Friday from 3pm to 11 pm, Saturday from 10am to 11pm and Sunday from 10am to 8pm.
Winning Raffle Numbers:
1st place: trip to Ireland: 003686
2nd place: Blue Cat scooter: 007047
3rd place: Ireland in Black and White print: 005196
4th place: ceramic bowl from Irish on Grand: 007197
5th place: Irish Christmas basket from Irish Indeed!: 005432
The Irish Fair of Minnesota is sponsoring one Young Adult (18 to 24 years) to travel to Ireland in June/ July of 2011 to take part in a leg of the Tall Ships Race, www.waterfordtallshipsrace.ie, as it sets sail from Waterford to Greenock in Scotland. This is a unique opportunity not only to visit Ireland but also to experience life on the ocean and take part in the 2011 Race as a Trainee crew member among other participants from all over the world. One of the most important aspects of The Tall Ships Races, the sail training program offers an incredible experience. Being part of the crew involves discipline and hard work, but lifelong friendships are built and the fun on-board makes for an unforgettable and life-changing experience. Application deadline is November 30th, 2010 Click here to learn how to apply!