Staff Report / Peekskillocal.org

The 15th Annual Hudson Valley Irish Fest will take place on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM at Peekskill Riverfront Green Park. This year’s festival will feature performances by Ireland's hitmaker Mundy, world-renowned violinist Daisy Jopling and her band, local favorites Phineas & The Lonely Leaves, T. McCann Band, and special guest Mary Courtney.

Attendees can expect live music, Irish dancers, and bagpipers throughout the day. A spoken word tent will host poets, writers, storytellers, artists, and historians. Families can enjoy interactive play with 18th-century toys and crafts. The festival will promote Irish culture through fine crafts and food options.

The event is located along the beautiful banks of the Hudson River, conveniently close to the MetroNorth Peekskill Station. Vendors are welcome, and interested individuals can contact Chuck McGreal at 914-804-0088.

For more information, visit the festival's website at hudsonvalleyirishfest.com. The event is proudly supported by an Emigrant Support Program Grant from Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade.

Source: City of Peekskill, New York | Peekskill NY

Source Type: Gov

Source Location: Peekskill

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