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KC Irish Fest

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About Me

Welcome to the Kansas City Irish Fest, now preparing for our seventh year of bringing the soul of Ireland to the heart of America. With more than TWO DOZEN world-class acts on FIVE stages, we’ve got something for you this coming Labor Day weekend. KCIF was voted the best festival in Kansas City by visitors in the 2007 and 2008 KC Visitors Choice Awards, and is regarded as the fastest growing Irish festival in the country. More than 94,000 people attended in the Fest's sixth year and we hope each and every one of you will join us again in 2009!
2009 Entertainers:
The Elders
Hothouse Flowers
Pogey
Scythian
Slide
Vishten
Cara
David Munnelly
Makem & Spain Brothers
The McCabes
Danny Burns & The Defectors
Eddie Delahunt & Friends
The Kelihans
Bob Reeder
Jim Malcolm
O’Riada Academy of Irish Dance
Ellis Island
Kelly
Hotel Specials:
You’ll be able to hear the music from your luxurious bed in the following hotels that are connected to the festival site, though we won’t deliver beer to you. Sorry. Rates will be announced in 2009.
Westin Crown Center, 816-474-4400
Hyatt Crown Center, 816-421-1234
Check us out at kcirishfest.com for all the up-to-date details on next year’s Irish Fest. And for the latest up-to-the-minute news, visit our blog every day at kcirishfest.blogspot.com

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

You! And all your friends who love Irish music, dance, and heritage. We had more than 85,000 guests join us last year, and we’d like to add you to that list in 2009.

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My Blog

KCIF Video Conest! Win GREAT Prizes

Go here for more information.  http://www.kcirishfest.com/?page=activities_contestsAnnounci ng the first Kansas City Irish Fest video contest. In conjunction with our heritage area exhibit on the Irish...
Posted by on Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:55:00 GMT

Want to perform at Kansas City Irish Fest 2009?

Then practice, practice practice. Sorry, we couldn't resist.You can submit a letter of application for the 2009 festival and any promotional materials to either mailing addresses: Kansas City Irish Fe...
Posted by on Sat, 10 Oct 2009 02:00:00 GMT

What in the hell is The Snug?

Back in 2009... the newest way for you to enjoy Irish Fest: The Snug.Wikipedia defines a snug this way: "The history of the snug began in Ireland in the late 19th century. It was typically a small, ve...
Posted by on Sun, 19 Jul 2009 21:29:00 GMT

Want to go to KC Irish Fest for free?

Then volunteer! We know, it sounds like such a sexy and glamorous job. Trust us, it is.  And besides, you'll need something inexpensive to do over Labor Day. We've got just the answer, baby.  For volu...
Posted by on Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:33:00 GMT

Ladies and Gentlemen... Cow.

Introducing our just-born 2009 Kansas City Irish Fest cow, asinterpreted by Hallmark illustrator Maja Andersen. Not sure if I mentioned thisbefore, but Maja also happens to be married to 2005 KCIF Iri...
Posted by on Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:35:00 GMT

Got a band you want to see at KCIF 2009?

Leave us a comment.   We really do consider each suggestion. Thanks for your help! Love, KCIF
Posted by on Thu, 06 Nov 2008 02:19:00 GMT

Band Announcements!

Have we got some news for you guys& Today, we are announcing four performers that will appear at the 2008 Kansas City Irish Fest, August 29-31. ________________________________________________________...
Posted by on Sun, 24 Feb 2008 08:54:00 GMT

Band Announcements... x3!

It's been a busy last few weeks at KC Irish Fest headquarters. We've been hard at work designing our new cow mascot for 2008 and making green dye for our fountains at Crown Center. (It takes A LOT of ...
Posted by on Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:53:00 GMT

Band Announcement

For those of you who came to KCIF on Friday night last year, chances are you caught the "worlds second best U2 show." If you couldn't get enough of what you heard, flat out love U2 or have always wan...
Posted by on Tue, 15 Jan 2008 20:50:00 GMT

Information for potential bands...

Question: I'd like to perform at the Festival. What do I do? Answer: Practice, practice practice. Sorry, we couldn't resist.You can contact us at [email protected].  Press kits can be se...
Posted by on Tue, 15 Jan 2008 09:55:00 GMT