The Hudson Valley Irish Fest Comes To Peekskill

The hottest new Irish festival has arrived in the Hudson Valley and will feature the hottest Irish rock and folk bands around.

On Saturday, September 26, 2009 from 11am to 7pm at the Peekskill Riverfront, the best in Irish entertainment, food, drink, culture and celebration will unite to kick off the First Annual Hudson Valley Irish Festival.

The day will feature music from Irish Rock Superstars Shilelagh Law, The Ruffians, Mary Courtney and Morning Star, Scotty Mettey and the Craic-heads, and Peekskill's Hometown Irish exponents, Seisiun! Also on hand will be a hearty representation of the Hudson Valley's Finest Pipebands bringing the exciting skirl of the pipes and drums to the event hourly.

The event will raise funds to support Irish Music, Art and Culture in the lower Hudson Valley.

Admission donation is $10.00 for adults. Children under 13 are free.

The festival is being co-sponsored by Peekskill Division 18 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and in cooperation with the Peekskill St. Patrick's Committee.

Fine food, drink and some of the best Irish beers will also be on tap to refresh the soul after sampling over a dozen vendors and merchants carrying top class Irish goods, souvenirs and handcraft.

Children will have ponies to ride, games to play, a giant bouncy castle to bounce around in, music to listen to, food to enjoy and other activities.

"It's exciting to present this premiere Irish-American event in one of the most beautiful venues the Hudson Valley has to offer, and share the locality's wealth of talent and pride in their Irish roots," said Dan Dennehy, Event Chairman, who also will serve as an aide to Peekskill's 2010 St. Patrick's Parade Grand Marshal Ray Bermingham.