Irish Fest planned on Labor Day weekend

The Kansas City Irish Fest is set to start at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, and continue through Sunday evening at Crown Center, Kansas City, Mo.

More than 300 musicians and dancers are expected to participate in the event.

Performers will include Mundy,The Elders, Gaelic Storm, Baile an Salsa, We Banjo 3, Socks in the Frying Pan, Carswell and Hope, Ashley Davis, Larry Kirwan, Eddie Delahunt and Friends, Flannigans Right Hook, St. Andrews Pipes and Drums, Bob Reeder, Jim Cosgrove and Damien McCarthy.

Among the many dancers who are scheduled include the O’Riada-Manning Academy of Irish Dance, the Driscoll School of Irish Dance and Ceili at the Crossroads.

There also will be activities for children.

Several volunteers from Wyandotte County are expected to participate in the Irish Fest, also.

Admission is $10 per adult on Friday, and $18 at the gate on Saturday and Sunday or $12 in advance. Tickets are $5 for children ages 3-12. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase.

The schedule for the event is online at www.kcirishfest.com.