Well, early next month, the 7th Annual Annapolis Irish Festival will roll into town at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds.

This event has quickly established itself as a signature event for the Mid-Atlantic region and rightfully so!  This year, you can expect to see superstars of the Irish rock scene--Gaelic Storm and Carbon Leaf along with an incredible lineup of other artists!

Kids are welcome and free under 12. A little leprechaun land is sure to delight with moon bounces, balloons, crafts, entertainment and PONIES!!!

For the grown-ups, there will be a ton of bands, 2 stages, and plenty of local vendors offering food and merchandise!

Mark your calendar for Friday the 2nd and Saturday the 3rd for a great family adventure. And on Friday--it is First Responder and Military Appreciation Night. If you are a First Responder or Active or Retired Military with an ID--you AND A GUEST will get in for free! It's THAT easy!

And NEW THIS YEAR--- Guinness! Yes, what is an Irish Festival without some Guinness. Absent in year's past, Guinness is on board this year!

Get your tickets now (click on the image to the right or the button to buy tickets) and save the hassle of waiting in line at the gate!  And as a bonus,the gates will open 30 minutes early on both days for online ticket holders! Perfect opportunity to stake out your perfect chair or blanket position!

I am not Irish, but you can be sure I will be on the 2nd and 3rd and I hope you can join me!

All the best--