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Greater Hartford Irish Music Festival

New England's largest Irish music festival takes place in Glastonbury!

Fri. July 27th 6 p.m.-12 a.m.

Sat. July 28th 2 p.m. - 12 a.m.

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Sun. July 29th noon - 6 p.m.

Enjoy music, food, a cultural tent, a silent auction, an amusement area, whiskey tasting, Irish goods and products. Take part in clinics for Irish bread making, dancing, hurling, and football.

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Music includes Unforgettable Fire, McLean Avenue Band, The Prodigals, Shilelagh Law and many more bands.

On Sunday, a Catholic mass will be held at noon. The festival opens after mass. A corned beef dinner will be available from 1 to 4 p.m.

Also on Sunday, genealogy information and help will be available.

You must be 21 years or older to purchase/consume alcohol. A valid photo ID is required.

No coolers or dogs will be allowed.

All will-call ticket holders MUST use the front gate at 132 Commerce St.

Tickets cost $8 per day if purchased by July 20, 2012, or $10 per day if purchased July 21-26, 2012, or at the gate.

See the website for a list of bands and more information: www.irishmusicfest.com.

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