| Seacoast Irish Fest Returns September 10 |
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Tickets to the September 10, 2011 return of the Seacoast Irish Festival, underwritten by Centrix Bank, are now available online and can also be purchased in person at the
For those looking to further support the festival, the committee is offering a $100 “Friends of the Festival” ticket package that includes two tickets to the festival, two commemorative Festival T-shirts, two festival pint glasses, and a listing in the festival program. “Friends of the Festival” packages are available online or through the
The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with
“Many people have expressed how pleased they are to have the Festival back,” said Chamber Executive Director Molly Hodgson Smith, “There’s been a great outpouring of support from businesses and individuals alike, and Centrix Bank has led the way in assuming the role of event underwriter for the second consecutive year. Their generosity and level of community involvement cannot be overstated.”
The 2011 edition of the Seacoast Irish Festival will once again be held in the highly visible, downtown location at the Rotary Arts Pavilion in
The event will culminate with a rousing musical tribute to the late Eugene Byrne, performed by many of the Festival performers and some very special guests. Byrne, a long-time
“We’ve really missed working with
Kelley’s Row headlines a host of food and beverage providers that will be on site at the Festival, which begins at noon and runs until 9:00 p.m. In addition, Crafters and artisans will be selling Irish art and jewelry, along with a full slate of music, dancing and other traditional Irish entertainment. The Family-friendly event will also feature a variety of children’s activities.
Major corporate sponsors of the Festival include Centrix Bank as the event’s exclusive underwriter; Burns Bryant Cox Rockefeller & Durkin as stage sponsor; and Shaheen and Gordon as a presenting sponsor, along with Eastern Propane, Dermatology & Skin Health and Dover Honda/Dover Chevrolet. Additional sponsors include Dennis Munson Plumbing and Heating; One Washington Center; McEneaney Survey Associates; Mr. Electric; D.F. Richard Energy; Langdon Place; CB Gitty Crafter Supply; Robert Chaplick, CPA; and Bob Sherwood Landscaping.
For more information on ticket sales entertainment schedules, please visit www.seacoastirishfestival.org. Proceeds from the event support the Chamber’s and Main Street’s economic and business development programs, which are critical to keeping Dover’s economy strong and preserving its quality of life.