DOVER—
Tickets to the September 10th return of the Seacoast Irish Festival, underwritten by Centrix Bank, are now available online at www.seacoastirishfestival.org and can also be purchased in person at the Dover Chamber Visitor Center, located at 550 Central Avenue in Dover.
The tickets are $15 in advance, and will be $20 at the gate on September 10th. The Festival will feature over a dozen performers over the course of the afternoon during a rain or shine celebration of Dover’s Irish Heritage.
For those individuals and families looking to further support the Festival, the committee is offering a $100 “Friends of the Festival” ticket package that includes 2 tickets to the Festival, 2 commemorative Festival T-shirts, 2 Festival Pint Glasses, and a listing in the Festival Program. “Friends of the Festival” packages are available online or through the Chamber Visitor Center.
The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with Dover Main Street to produce the event again this year, after working together to resurrect it in 2010 following a 5–year hiatus. The event was formerly put on by the Dover Police Charities from 2001 to 2005 before being shelved for a variety of logistical reasons.
“Many people have expressed how pleased they are to have the Festival back,” said Chamber Executive Director Molly Hodgson Smith. “There’s been a great outpouring of support from businesses and individuals alike, and Centrix Bank has led the way in assuming the role of event underwriter for the second consecutive year. Their generosity and level of community involvement cannot be overstated.”
The 2011 edition of the Seacoast Irish Festival will once again be held in the highly visible, downtown location at the Rotary Arts Pavilion in Henry Law Park. Confirmed performers include Bradigan, Sundays Well, Patsy Whelan, the McTeggarts, Schooner Fare, Kevin Byrne and many other special guests.
The event will culminate with a rousing musical tribute to the late Eugene Byrne, performed by many of the Festival performers and some very special guests. Byrne, a long-time Dover resident, was one of the Festival’s original “Founding Fathers,” and was instrumental in bringing the Festival back in 2010, assembling the entertainment lineup and also performing on stage himself throughout the day.
“We’ve really missed working with Eugene this year,” noted Dover Main Street Executive Director Carrie Eisner, adding, “He was loved so much, and by so many people. This tribute is special to everyone on the Festival Committee, and really to everyone who knew Eugene. He was such a visible and enthusiastic contributor to Dover’s rich Irish heritage, and he loved nothing more than to perform and make people happy. This is a celebration of that giving spirit.”
Kelley’s Row headlines a host of food and beverage providers that will be on site at the Festival, which begins at noon and runs until 9:00 p.m. In addition, crafters and artisans will be selling Irish art and jewelry, along with a full slate of music, dancing and other traditional Irish entertainment. The family-friendly event will also feature a variety of children’s activities.
Major corporate sponsors of the Festival include Centrix Bank as the event’s exclusive underwriter; Burns Bryant Cox Rockefeller & Durkin as stage sponsor; and Shaheen and Gordon as a presenting sponsor, along with Eastern Propane, Dermatology & Skin Health and Dover Honda/Dover Chevrolet. Additional sponsors include Dennis Munson Plumbing and Heating; One Washington Center; McEneaney Survey Associates; Mr. Electric; D.F. Richard Energy; Langdon Place; CB Gitty Crafter Supply; Robert Chaplick, CPA; and Bob Sherwood Landscaping.
For more information on ticket sales and entertainment schedules, please visit www.seacoastirishfestival.org. Proceeds from the event support the Chamber’s and Main Street’s economic and business development programs, which are critical to keeping Dover’s economy strong and preserving its quality of life.
Photo caption: The 2011 Seacoast Irish Festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 10 in downtown Dover. The musical entertainment includes Sunday’s Well, pictured here performing at the Festival in 2010. (Courtesy photo)
Tickets to the September 10th return of the Seacoast Irish Festival, underwritten by Centrix Bank, are now available online at www.seacoastirishfestival.org and can also be purchased in person at the Dover Chamber Visitor Center, located at 550 Central Avenue in Dover.
The tickets are $15 in advance, and will be $20 at the gate on September 10th. The Festival will feature over a dozen performers over the course of the afternoon during a rain or shine celebration of Dover’s Irish Heritage.
For those individuals and families looking to further support the Festival, the committee is offering a $100 “Friends of the Festival” ticket package that includes 2 tickets to the Festival, 2 commemorative Festival T-shirts, 2 Festival Pint Glasses, and a listing in the Festival Program. “Friends of the Festival” packages are available online or through the Chamber Visitor Center.
The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with Dover Main Street to produce the event again this year, after working together to resurrect it in 2010 following a 5–year hiatus. The event was formerly put on by the Dover Police Charities from 2001 to 2005 before being shelved for a variety of logistical reasons.
“Many people have expressed how pleased they are to have the Festival back,” said Chamber Executive Director Molly Hodgson Smith. “There’s been a great outpouring of support from businesses and individuals alike, and Centrix Bank has led the way in assuming the role of event underwriter for the second consecutive year. Their generosity and level of community involvement cannot be overstated.”
The 2011 edition of the Seacoast Irish Festival will once again be held in the highly visible, downtown location at the Rotary Arts Pavilion in Henry Law Park. Confirmed performers include Bradigan, Sundays Well, Patsy Whelan, the McTeggarts, Schooner Fare, Kevin Byrne and many other special guests.
The event will culminate with a rousing musical tribute to the late Eugene Byrne, performed by many of the Festival performers and some very special guests. Byrne, a long-time Dover resident, was one of the Festival’s original “Founding Fathers,” and was instrumental in bringing the Festival back in 2010, assembling the entertainment lineup and also performing on stage himself throughout the day.
“We’ve really missed working with Eugene this year,” noted Dover Main Street Executive Director Carrie Eisner, adding, “He was loved so much, and by so many people. This tribute is special to everyone on the Festival Committee, and really to everyone who knew Eugene. He was such a visible and enthusiastic contributor to Dover’s rich Irish heritage, and he loved nothing more than to perform and make people happy. This is a celebration of that giving spirit.”
Kelley’s Row headlines a host of food and beverage providers that will be on site at the Festival, which begins at noon and runs until 9:00 p.m. In addition, crafters and artisans will be selling Irish art and jewelry, along with a full slate of music, dancing and other traditional Irish entertainment. The family-friendly event will also feature a variety of children’s activities.
Major corporate sponsors of the Festival include Centrix Bank as the event’s exclusive underwriter; Burns Bryant Cox Rockefeller & Durkin as stage sponsor; and Shaheen and Gordon as a presenting sponsor, along with Eastern Propane, Dermatology & Skin Health and Dover Honda/Dover Chevrolet. Additional sponsors include Dennis Munson Plumbing and Heating; One Washington Center; McEneaney Survey Associates; Mr. Electric; D.F. Richard Energy; Langdon Place; CB Gitty Crafter Supply; Robert Chaplick, CPA; and Bob Sherwood Landscaping.
For more information on ticket sales and entertainment schedules, please visit www.seacoastirishfestival.org. Proceeds from the event support the Chamber’s and Main Street’s economic and business development programs, which are critical to keeping Dover’s economy strong and preserving its quality of life.
Photo caption: The 2011 Seacoast Irish Festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 10 in downtown Dover. The musical entertainment includes Sunday’s Well, pictured here performing at the Festival in 2010. (Courtesy photo)
