Festivals

This 2-day festival was held on May 1st and 2nd as a community fundraiser for White Rock Lake Park, a well-known area in Dallas, Texas. The location on the banks of White Rock Lake was all one could hope for… a great place to watch musical groups, people, children, and animals. While the weather...

May really kicks off the festival season. There are a couple of really great ones this weekend so without further ado here are some great festivals that will be held this month. Phoenixville Celtic Street Fair May 8, 2010 10 AM – 6 PM 200 block of Bridge Street between Main & Gay Phoenixville,...

As the ancient Celts and pagans among us know, this upcoming weekend marks the festival of Beltane (May 1st). It was the official start of summer and time to drive the herds out to graze on pastureland but more importantly a great excuse for a party. Ancient rituals and celebrations have been lost in...

The 12th annual Sedalia Celtic Festival took place on Saturday, April 24th on a cool, overcast day. It was what the Irish might call soft weather. The mist was dancing across the mountain tops that surround the little valley where the festival was held at the Sedalia Center in Bedford County, Virginia. It was...

Here are some festivals that are happening this month. The weather is finally improving in most places and after this winter, getting out and enjoying a festival is just what the doctor ordered. Rochester Tartan Day Celebration 2010 will take place April 10 – 11 at the Rochester Public Market, 280 Union Street North,...

Strangford Lough Brewing Company has been running a Battle of the Bands contest. The winners are selected based upon the votes each band garners. Bands have uploaded videos and public votes for their favorites. The voting has determined that these five bands are the finalists: The Kreellers Maidens IV West of Galway The Elders...

Since the big day falls on a Wednesday this year many people will begin celebrating St Patrick’s Day this weekend. If you are looking for a way to celebrate try taking in a festival, pub show or gig by one of our favorite performers is a great place to start. I will list festivals...

I personally disagree with a certain mouse. To me, the happiest place on earth is Kells Pub in Portland OR. This is especially true this month when the St Patrick’s Day Festival goes into full swing. The festival runs for 5 days and is a charity event. The perfect chance to have a wonderful...

The North Texas Irish Festival is being held March 5-7, 2010 at Fair Park in Dallas, TX. The list of performers scheduled to appear is amazing! With both international and U.S.-based musicians appearing, the festival has got to be fantastic. It will be just the thing to energize us all for the remaining weeks...

Festival season is upon us. I have been updating the festival page as I get new info but these two are worth noting here. The first is the 18th ANNUAL GREATER PHILADELPHIA MID-WINTER SCOTTISH & IRISH MUSIC FESTIVAL & FAIR that takes place this weekend, February 12-14, in King of Prussia, PA. This is...

The 6th Annual Guinness Belfast Nashville Songwriters Festival will be held Feb 24-28, 2010. 150 songwriters will take part in the event which will feature 20 seminars and 42 concerts. More information about the event can be found at their website http://www.belfastnashville.com/ Tickets may be purchased through the website. I wish I was on...

The wonderful band, Wicked Tinkers sent me a news letter telling me what is on their agenda for the next couple months. I thought I’d share some of it with you, the readers and members of fanrealm. Wicked Tinker schedule for January 2010/February 2010 Jan.15 THE NAMM SHOW 9AM FRIDAY MORNING! Anaheim Convention Center,...

The great PA based band Burning Bridget Cleary will once more be appearing at the Firebird Festival this year. For more info please check out this link http://firebirdfestival.com/ but the basic info is this: Saturday, December 12th at 9 pm Steel City Coffee House 203 Bridge Street Phoenixville, PA 19460 610-933-4043 Tickets: $15 advance,...