The Kelly Center for Music, Arts and Community in Havertown, Haverford Township, PA presents the 6th Annual Havertown Irish Festival Saturday June 8, 2024 Noon to 8pm. The annual event attracts thousands from around the region to Havertown in Delaware County, also known as the “33rd County of Ireland.”
The FREE admission festival features live music on two stages, dancers, a Crafter Village, food, children’s activities and a beer garden. The festival is a fundraiser for the non-profit Kelly Music for Life and helps fund its music and arts education initiatives at the Kelly Center in Havertown.
Main stage performers this year include: winners of multiple Irish and international music awards, “Runa” (ROO nah); Dublin, Ireland’s “John Byrne Band”; and New York based Irish Celtic band, “Sheridan Rúitín” (roo TEEN). The Eagle acoustic stage will offer an acoustic mix including: Michael Tearson, Jeni Englund and 3hrowback, Taylor Ash, Kate Assirin, Shannon Daly, Hooligan Jack, J.P. Bohannon, and more.
Performer John Byrne commented, “We’re thrilled to be returning to the Havertown Irish Festival. Not only is it a brilliantly run event but the folks behind it work tirelessly for their community. Havertown Irish Fest is one of the special ones”.
Billy Houlhan of Sheridan Rúitín says, “We are such big fans of Havertown and of the people behind the Kelly Center & The Havertown Irish Festival. We are so honored to be a part of the festival and excited to bring our blend of New York Celtic Folk music back to Havertown.”
Organizer Tom Kelly added “The Havertown Irish Festival has grown every year and has become one of the most loved and attended events in Delaware County.”
The Irish Festival takes place at 50 E. Eagle Road in Havertown, PA. The Foundation for Delaware County President Frances Sheehan will kick off the festivities as the Grand Marshal. Thanks to sponsorships and donations, the event serves as the primary fundraiser to support the Kelly Center for Music, Arts and Community in Havertown, PA.
Information on performers and everything you need to know can be found on the website https://kellycenter.ticketleap.com/havertown-irish-festival-2024/
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