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festival events & activities festival events & activities

CULTURAL HEDGE SCHOOL STAGEOne of the most popular areas at the festival is the Hedge School. Based on the infamous Penal Laws, hedge schools developed in Ireland in response to the bans placed on educating Irish natives about their history, traditions, and culture. As a result, lessons were taught in secret in a barn or in the shadow of a hedge. We are proud to o�er on-going educational sessions in the areas of history, legends, whiskey, music, language, dance, sports, and symbols of Ireland. And new this year, we have expanded the hours of the Hedge School programming.

CHILDREN’S IRISH ARTS, CRAFTS, & GAMESFor our wee folk! Take home a hand-made souvenir, enjoy anIrish story, win a prize, sing-a-long, and even dance an Irish jig!

SHOP AT THE IRISH MARKETPLACEA favorite area of the Festival is the Irish Marketplace where unique shoppingbooths display a panorama of Irish items for sale. Take home a specializedclothing article, piece of art, interesting trinket, or souvenir. Guaranteed Irish, we featureover 50 specialty booths. Don’t forget to visit our Festival’s award-winning t-shirt booth!

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CULTURAL BEVERAGE TASTINGSThis year, for our guests 21 and over, beverage tasting will be included in the price of your Festival admission ticket! Visit our Cultural Beverage Tasting area to experience the charm, depth, and diversity of flavor found in Irish, “Celtic Cousin,” and local Pittsburgh whiskeys and mead. Each booth will feature professionally curated tastings conducted by a Whiskey Master, mead maker, or Protector of the Peat! You will be able to compare and contrast the unique qualities of several legendary brands. Visit pghirishfest.org for an updated list of participating whiskeys and meads.

IRISH WEDDING DISPLAYWe are pleased to feature contemporary and traditional Irish wedding customs in our Cultural Cottage this year. The traditions that keep Irish eyes smiling during the wedding festivities and those that have made their way over from the old country and into Irish American wedding celebrations. The Claddagh, horseshoe, and penny in the shoe; the cloak, the veil, something old and something new; the mead, the toasts, a warm welcome to you; something borrowed, dainty and something blue!

CRAFT BEERWith every sip, craft beer allows you to experience the passion, authenticity, excitement, creativity, and camaraderie that goes into brewing. This year we are highlighting various Irish and local craft beers! Visit pghirishfest.org for an updated list of participating brands.

INFLATABLE POP-UP PUBGrab a drink in our new “bouncy house for big kids!” Entering this inflatable pub will feel like you’re walking into a bar in Ireland and will make for a great selfie!

DELIGHT IN DANCE AND MUSIC PERFORMANCESView continuous entertainment in 4 performance areas, presented by adult and children’s dance ensembles, all colorfully costumed and skillfully choreographed. In addition, our contemporary

and traditional Irish musicians will bring you to your feet as they continue the party as only the Irish can!

FEAST ON IRISH CUISINE ANDCELTIC BEVERAGES

Relish the mouthwatering sights, aromas and tastes coming from our Irish kitchens! From a

bite to a hearty meal, we serve Irish sausage, Irish stew, shepherd’s pie, corned beef and

cabbage, Dublin Coddle, potato soup, fish, colcannon, ham and cabbage, and much more! Our desserts are plentiful and delicious. While you are there, enjoy a wide variety of Celtic beverages at our Tara Tea Tent and numerous pubs!

IRISH DOG AREAVisit with the dogs native to Ireland! Meet all Irish breeds: Irish Setter, Irish Wolfhound, Irish Water Spaniel, Irish Terrier, Glen of Imaal, Irish Red and White Setter, Kerry Beagle, Kerry Blue Terrier, and the Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier. Please email us at pghirishfestival@gmail.com to include your dog in the festivities.

DISCOVER YOUR IRISH FAMILY TREETrace that elusive Irish ancestor by visiting the Genealogy Pavilion. Learn how to search locally and online for long-lost family here and on the Auld Sod. Forms and reference books are on-site to guide you as you begin, or restart, the process of climbing your Family Tree.

MEET PITTSBURGH’S IRISH ORGANIZATIONSMembers will be on hand with lots of information and an invitation to join them!

SESSION TENTMusicians, bring your instrument and get into the Festival for free. Joinother musicians and play your favorite Irish songs throughout the weekend!

IRISH AUTHORS’ CORNERLearn about Ireland and its lore while meeting visiting authors at this year’s Irish Festival. Buy a book and get it autographed. Hear the authors’ talesduring the weekend at the Hedge School.

NEW ~ “BRIDGE TO EUROPE” PRESENTED BY THE UNIVERSITYOF PITTSBURGH EUROPEAN STUDIES CENTERFeaturing presentations on Ireland’s economics, history, politics, and more! Additional details available at pghirishfest.org

OTHER FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTSStoryteller – Alan Irvine, Celtic Harper – Dennis Doyle, Bagpipes and Blarney with Patrick Regan, traditional step and ceili dance workshops andperformances, Irish instrument and cultural area demonstrations, strollingbagpipers, Gaelic sports demonstrations, and Gaelic names with Sean.

IRISH DOG AREAVisit with the dogs native to Ireland! Meet all Irish breeds: Irish Setter, Irish Wolfhound, Irish Water Spaniel, Irish Terrier, Glen of Imaal, Irish Red and White Setter, Kerry Beagle, Kerry Blue Terrier, and the Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier. Please email us at pghirishfestival@gmail.com to include your dog in the festivities.

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UPMC – UPMC Health Plan Amphitheatre

CS – Celtic Spirit Stage

GAELIC STORM

SCREAMING ORPHANS

friday, september 8, 2017 4:15 pm Macdonald Pipe Band of Pittsburgh (UPMC) Weekend at Blarney’s (PS)5:15 pm Abbots Cross (UPMC)5:45 pm Terry Gri�th (PS)6:00 pm Donnie Irish (CS) Bridge to Europe ~ University of Pittsburgh European Studies Center (HS)6:30 pm JigJam (UPMC) Steel Shamrocks ~ David Quinn (HS)6:45 pm Mike Gallagher (PS)7:00 pm Fiddle Fun ~ Katie Grennan of Gaelic Storm (HS)7:30 pm Corned Beef & Curry (CS) History of Pittsburgh Whiskey ~ Wigle Whiskey (HS)7:45 pm Screaming Orphans (UPMC)8:00 pm The Bog Carrots & Ceili Dancing with Liz Shovlin (PS) The Irish Bardic Tradition ~ J. Patrick Hughes (Historian) (HS)9:00 pm Bastard Bearded Irishmen (CS)9:30 pm Gaelic Storm (UPMC)

saturday, september 9, 201711:15 am Abbots Cross (CS)11:30 am Na Gaels (PS)11:45 am Mike Gallagher (UPMC)12:30 pm Irish Names: Their Origin and Meaning ~ Sean Webber (HS)12:45 pm Dennis Doyle (PS)1:00 pm Burke-Conroy School of Irish Dance (UPMC) The Great Stories of Celtic Ireland ~ Alan Irvine (storyteller) (HS) Devilish Merry (CS)1:30 pm Shovlin Academy of Irish Dance (UPMC)2:00 pm Terry Gri�th (PS) Fiddle Fun ~ Katie Grennan of Gaelic Storm (HS)2:30 pm Makem & Spain (UPMC) Donnie Irish (CS) Irish Crossings ~ Terence O’Leary Author (HS)3:00 pm Dennis Doyle (PS) The Great Stories of Celtic Ireland ~ Alan Irvine (storyteller) (HS)3:30 pm Women in Modern Irish History ~ Peggy Dague-Mannion (HS)4:00 pm Screaming Orphans (UPMC) JigJam (CS) Nora Rodes ~ Irish Ballad Singer (HS)4:15 pm Jim Lamb (CS)4:30 pm Rory Makem (HS)

2017 entertainment SCHEDULE5:30 pm The Wild Geese (UPMC) Corned Beef & Curry (CS) Terry Gri�th (PS) Bodhran Skills with Kip Ruefle (HS) European Studies Center (HS)6:30 pm Bell School of Irish Dance (CS) Bridge to Europe ~ University of Pittsburgh6:45 pm Makem & Spain (UPMC) Mike Gallagher (PS)7:00 pm Irish Ghost Stories ~ Alan Irvine (Storyteller) (HS)7:30 pm JigJam (CS) History of Pittsburgh Whiskeys ~ Wigle Whiskey (HS)8:00 pm Screaming Orphans (UPMC) The Bog Carrots and Ceili Dancing with Liz Shovlin (PS)9:00 pm The Wild Geese (CS)9:30 pm Gaelic Storm (UPMC)

sUNDAY, september 10, 201710:00 am Irish Mass with Father Brian Cronin, C.S.Sp. (CS)11:30 am Patrick Regan (CS) What They Ate in Traditional Ireland ~ J. Patrick Hughes (Historian) (HS)11:45 am Pittsburgh Ceili Club (UPMC)12:00 pm Dennis Doyle (PS) Irish Names: Their Origin and Meaning ~ Sean Webber (HS)12:15 pm Ballet Academy of Pittsburgh (UPMC)12:30 pm Pittsburgh Irish Reelers (UPMC) Cahal Dunne (CS) Mia and Molly Children’s Story ~ Bill Hartnett (HS)1:00 pm Pittsburgh Police Emerald Society Pipes and Drums (PS) Children’s Songs by Mickey Spain (HS)1:30 pm Corned Beef & Curry (UPMC)1:45 pm County Mayo (PS)2:00 pm Mark Guiser (CS) Steel Shamrocks ~ David Quinn (Author) (HS)2:30 pm Irish Crossings ~ Terence O’Leary Author (HS)2:45 pm JigJam (UPMC)3:00 pm Terry Gri�th (PS) Bridge to Europe ~ University of Pittsburgh European Studies Center (HS)3:30 pm Makem & Spain (CS)4:15 pm River City Brass (UPMC) Jack Puskar (PS)

*Program Subject to Change

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PS – Pub Stage

HS – Cultural Hedge School Stage

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JIGJAMPITTSBURGH IRISH FESTIVAL GOES GREENThe Irish know their green! This year we are focusing on our green with tips and practices that contribute to a more environmentally and ecologically responsible festival!

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OFF the price of ONE regular adult admission purchased for Sunday, September 10, 2017 ONLY. May not be combined with any other discounts or o�ers. NO CASH VALUE.

sunday, september 10, 2017

Riverplex • 1000 Sandcastle Drive • West Homestead, PA 15120(412)422.1113 • PghIrishFest.orgFor more information, future mailings or to volunteer at the festival, please call/text (412)422-1113 or visit pghirishfest.org for up-to-date information and sign up links.

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getting to the festival bus it. All Port Authority bus numbers to Riverplex / Waterfront: 53L, 53, 57, 59, 61D, 64 • portauthority.org • (412)442-2000

drive it.Plenty of Parking and Shuttle Service Available

bike it.Get to us via the Great Allegheny Passage Bike Trail. Plenty of bike parking available.

festival hoursFriday, Sept 8 - 4:00 pm - 11:00 pmSaturday, Sept 9 – 11:00 am – 11:00 pmSunday, Sept 10 – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

tickets$12 adult/advance • $15 adult/at the gate • $10 Senior over 60 years/Students with Valid ID/Military (active and retired with ID)/Public Safety O�cer with IDFREE! Children 12 & under

Buy your tickets in advance at pghirishfest.org

$30 WEEKEND PASS | group rates available.$5 ADMISSION FRIDAY 4:00-6:00PM$5 ADMISSION FRIDAY 6:00-8:00PM WITH COLLEGE I.D.

Call/text (412)422-1113 or email pghirishfestival@gmail.com for ticket information

Edgar Snyder & Associates Designated Driver ProgramRegister to be a Designated Driver and sign-up for Snyder’s Riders near the Volunteer Booth in the Amphitheatre for two free non-alcoholic beverages!

volunteer partyBecome a volunteer and join us at Mullaney’s Harp and Fiddle (24th and Penn Ave., Strip District) on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at 7:00 pm. Bring a friend! Entertainment and refreshments provided.

Volunteer Opportunities Still Available! Join the Fun!Go online to sign up www.pghirishfest.org or call 412-422-1113

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