The Kalamazoo Irish Fest is pleased to welcome some of the finest Irish and Celtic bands this side of the Atlantic. They will be entertaining us with traditional pub songs, lively jigs and reels, songs of emigration and the Old Country as well as contemporary songs from today's composers. Once you get a taste of this, you'll know why fans keep coming back for more. Fluid harmonies and energetic dance tunes will keep your feet tapping!
Along with our great line up of musical groups, Saturday's performances will include dancers from both the Quinn School of Irish Dance, and the Irish Dance Company of Lansing.
Lastly, what would an Irish Fest be without bagpipers? Back by popular demand will be local favorite, the Kalamazoo Pipe Band.
Main Stage Events
Friday, September 19th
Embarr 5:00
Erin Quinn School of Irish Dance - 6:00
Whiskey Before Breakfast 6:35
Kalamazoo Pipe Band - 7:45
Harvest Home 8:20
Fonn Mor 10:00
Saturday, September 20th
String Cheese 11:00
Irish Dance Company of Lansing - 12:00
Rare Combination 12:35
Kalamazoo Pipe Band - 1:50
Freshwater 2:25
Erin Quinn School of Irish Dance - 3:45
Kennedys Kitchen 4:20
Erin Quinn School of Irish Dance - 5:35
Merry Sisters of Fate 6:10
Donnybrook 8:00
Belfast Gin 10:00
Sessions in Guinness Beer Tent with The Bog Road
What did last years bands say about the Kalamazoo Irish Fest?
Davey from Donnybrook, "We have never been treated so good. We could
get spoiled you know. Wayne and the sound crew were awesome. Please
pass that on, real pros."
Jimmy from bohola, "My compliments to the sound crew. I think it was
the best festival sound we have ever had".
Mother Grove, "We have never been treated better at any of the festivals
we played at".
