O'Shea Irish Dance, Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota

Come see us at The Irish Fair of Minnesota

August 7 through August 9, 2009.

“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.”

Young Irish Musicians Weekend, presented by the Center for Irish Music

June 18 through June 21, 2009.

“Irish traditional music is unique in involving all ages and generations in the fullness of its artistry and easy sociability—this event brings masters of the art together with young learners for several days of inspiration, insight and good company.”
—Master guitarist and singer, Dáithí Sproule

Details are on the Center for Irish Music's Young Irish Musicians Weekend pages.