Pittsburgh Irish Festival’s International Acts Featured Sept 5-7

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(PittsburghNewsWire.com) West Homestead, PA -The Pittsburgh Irish Festival returns on September 5th through September 7th, boasting a line-up of international, national and local acts, authentic Irish food, activities for the whole family and more. The Festival, now in its 24th year, is taking place at Riverplex at Sandcastle for a 3-day weekend celebrating all things Irish. Tickets are $12 in advance and $14 at the door, with discounts available for military, public safety officers, seniors, students, with children 12 and under admitted for free. Advanced tickets are also for sale by contacting the Pittsburgh Irish Festival.

The Festival explores the culture and heritage of Ireland through three days of traditional and contemporary Irish music & dancing, Irish foods, an authentic Irish marketplace, children’s activities, Irish Dog Area, instrument demonstrations and cultural workshops. Highlights include performances by Scythian, Screaming Orphans, POGEY, The Willis Clan, Makem and Spain, Moxie, Socks in the Frying Pan, Matt and Shannon Heaton, local favorites Corned Beef & Curry, The Wild Geese, Bastard Bearded Irishmen, and more! This year, the Irish Festival welcomes Celtic acts hailing from Ireland, Canada and the United States, bringing a truly International flavor. Other programming includes a traditional Irish Mass celebrated on Sunday, step-dance performances, Irish language workshops, and whiskey and cider tastings.

Tickets are available in advance at www.pghirishfest.org (text/call 412-422-1113, email pghirishfestival@gmail.com), and are also available at the gate. A $5 admission will be offered on Friday ages 13+ from 4pm-6pm, and a $5 admission will be offered on Friday from 6-8pm to students with a college ID.

Festival Dates and Times:
Friday, September 5, 2014: 4pm-11pm
Saturday, September 6, 2014: 11am-11pm
Sunday, September 7, 2014: 9am-5pm

Ticketing Info:
Adults: $12 advance / $14 at the gate
Seniors (60+) and Students (w/ ID): $8
Military Active/Retired (w/ ID): $8
Public Safety Officers (w/ID): $8
Children (12 and under): Free
Weekend Pass: $30

Sponsors:
Magners Irish Cider, Guinness, Harp, Smithwick’s, Coors Light, Carlow University, Guardian Storage, My Way Mobile Storage, Walgreens, ocreations, Bottom Dollar Foods, Michael Brothers, Duquesne University, Celtic Healthcare, Best Buy, and Flynn Construction.

Website: www.pghirishfest.org
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