4th ANNUAL IRISH FEST SET FOR PEEKSKILL Riverfront Green on Saturday, September 22, 2012.
The community-based, not for profit cultural event was established to celebrate and promote the rich Irish-American heritage that exists in the lower Hudson Valley.
The Fest will run from 11a.m. to 7 p.m.rain or shine with music by recording artists Black 47 and Jameson’s Revenge, Girsa, from Ireland - Just2 and "The Bard of the Hudson" Tim Murphy, and a Salute to the Heroes and Victioms of 9/11 with our famous massed pipe bands and "America's Piper" Pipemajor Joe Brady.
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The 2012 Fest will feature the Jack McAndrews Memorial Cultural Tent featuring arts, historical displays along with talented local Irish step dancers and the finest traditional Irish musicians in the Hudson Valley.
In addition, the Fest features the work of outstanding artists and craftspeople from both Ireland and the Hudson Valley. There also is a wonderful children's area with storytelling, crafts, and other activities. A wide variety of tempting food and refreshments will be available.
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The beautiful Riverfront Green lies along the Hudson River immediately adjacent to MTA MetroNorth's Peekskill train station. Ample free parking is also available.
This link is for our promotional Youtube video:http://youtu.be/b_HUvzr0BUw
