27th Annual Festival Celebrates "Building For A Better Future" March 6-7-8 at Fair Park
Dallas.
The 2009 North Texas Irish Festival, (NTIF) recognizes the influence of the Irish helping build America, past, present, and in the future at its 27th annual festival, March 6, 7, and 8 at Fair Park. The NTIF will also continue to stress the need for a "Green" eco-friendly way of living by working with several corporate sponsors featuring products and services designed to protect and preserve the environment. The annual North Texas Irish Festival, presented by the Southwest Celtic Music Association, (SCMA), is one of the largest Celtic cultural events in the nation and will open its 2009 event beginning Friday night. The NTIF features many of the top Irish musicians and dancers in the world and a number of cultural presentations on eight stages at Fair Park. Again, in 2009 the NTIF will open its festival on Friday night, March 6th, at 6 PM with full festival activities, including performances by national and regional musicians. The festivities will continue throughout the weekend, including Saturday, March 7 through Sunday, March 8, and feature some of the very finest in Irish and other Celtic entertainment including world famous bands, award-winning dancers, enchanting storytellers, and educational workshops. The festival will also offer a variety of delicious Irish and international food and drink, cultural crafts, and ethnic vendors. More details are posted on the website at www.ntif.org . Public information: 972-943-4616
Les Marcott
