The East Durham Irish Festival, one of the longest-running in the U.S., is celebrating its 48th year in 2025.
And this year's Memorial Day weekend festival is lining up "non stop Irish performers" on four stages Saturday and Sunday May 24 and 25, and a Friday free festival kick off sing song session at 6 p.m.
Michael English, I Draw Slow, the Prodigals, Irish Lassies and over 20 bands and performers are the ingredients for a rousing Irish Music Experience, said a release from organizers.
According to the release, Father Fragomeni will be saying Mass on Sunday at 10 a.m. This will be his 45th year at the festival.
The festival fare promises a Kids and Irish Cultural tent with Irish Language and music lessons, Irish crafts and much more.
This year’s festival honoree is the late Michael Farrell, founder of the Farrell School of Irish Dance.
The festival is held at the Michael J. Quill Irish Cultural Centre, 2267 Route 145. Tickets at EastDurhamIrishfestival.com and at the gate.
