The Harp & Shamrock Society of Texas celebrates its 50th year with the annual Harp & Shamrock Irish Festival. This year marks the event’s 20th year. The Society is dedicated to keeping Irish history and culture alive in Southern Texas.
Held on the University of the Incarnate Word campus in San Antonio on March 19 from 12–8 p.m., the event celebrates all things Irish. Take part in a variety of activities including an Irish parade, football tournament, hurling competitions, Irish music and dance, arts and crafts, cultural area complete with history lessons and genealogy research, food trucks with authentic Irish cuisine and a beer station with Guinness and other Irish beers.
“The main goal of the Harp & Shamrock Irish Festival is to celebrate our rich, spirited Irish heritage and traditions with everyone — Irish or not,” said Carolyn Dowd, chairman and board member, Harp & Shamrock Society Irish Festival. “The 2016 festival will be expanded to include even more festivities because it will be the Society’s 50th anniversary.”
In addition, the festival will host a fundraiser to benefit St. Baldrick’s Foundation. The non-profit organization conducts research to find cures for childhood cancers.
Admission costs $5 for adults and is free for active military, children under 12 and University of the Incarnate Word students with ID. On-campus parking is free.
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