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The 8th Annapolis Irish Festival (AIF) will be held on Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2 at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds.  A family oriented event, AIF celebrates the rich Celtic heritage music, food, traditions
and customs.  It features local and international Celtic bands led by Gaelic Storm, Carbon Leaf, Scythian, the Gothard Sisters, Seamus Kennedy and more.  There will be dancers, pipers, entertainers along with a wide array of vendors offering up authentic Irish foods, crafts, clothing and jewelry.  
On Friday evening, the Annapolis Irish Festival will honor first responders, the brave men and women who serve our country in the military, fire and police department and our veterans. All persons with a ID and one guest will be admitted for free on Friday.  The evening will include the presentation of colors, pipe and drum and music salute.
AIF’s  “Little Leprechaun Land,” where everything is free for the wee ones is open on Saturday only. Pony rides, face painting, a Leprechaun course to the pot of gold, bouncy castles and more – all free. Also on Saturday is an Exhibition Pipe Contest, featuring world renowned pipers.
Tickets
Friday, June 1 
Tickets $15 per person 
Children 12 and under are free when accompanied by a paying adult.  
Limited number of VIP tickets sold on-line only
Gates open 4pm – purchase on-line and get in 30 minutes early
 
Saturday, June 2 
Tickets $25 per person
Children 12 and under free with when accompanied by paying adult.
Gates open 11am – purchase on-line and get in 30 minutes early
 
Salute to our Military, Veterans and First Responders
Friday, June 1 
All military (active and veterans) & first responders with valid id are admitted free with one guest.   

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