The Irish Festival will run from 10am to 5pm at the Hance Park and commemorates the cultural, educational and historical achievements of Ireland. The festival is sponsored by the Executive Resources for Irish networking and the Irish Culture and Learning Foundation.

Highlighting this wonderful, family-friendly event is Irish dancing, music, food and of course beer.  The Traditional stage will be showcasing the Irish music and Dance of Pat McCrossen, the Bracken School of Irish Dance, The Celtic Dance Academy, the Brid Dower band and many others.

Shoppers will enjoy browsing Irish gifts, souvenirs and commemorative merchandise.  Visitors can enjoy authentic meat pies, corned beef & cabbage and fish chips.

Pubs serving authentic Irish beers and Celtic drinks will abound.  There will also be a silent auction offering unique prizes and a raffle offering a round trip ticket to Ireland.

Bring your whole family and enjoy the cultural diversity that makes Phoenix such a wonderful place to live.