iFest - See, Hear, Taste, Experience the Best of Ireland
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| Dates: | Friday, September 26, 2014 - Sunday, September 28, 2014 |
| Hours: | Hours Vary see below |
| Ages: | Infants, Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Indoor, Outdoor |
| Cost: | $$$ see below |
| Category: | Arts & Culture |
The collaboration of Irish culture, art and enterprise is showcased through the interactive iFest pillars of food & drink, live entertainment, culture & creativity, Irish roots, sporting heritage and tourism & hospitality.
Taste the very best of Irish cuisine from Ireland’s top chef’s Darina Allen and Kevin Dundon along with Boston’s own Barbara Lynch.
Experience a smooth Irish Whiskey or fine craft beer at one of the many master classes and tasting sessions.
Enjoy a Boston Irish afternoon tea experience with Bewleys Irish tea and Boston’s top pastry chef Maura Kilpatrick.
With three entertainment stages, hear the best of Irish music play with Grammy award winning legend, Paddy Moloney of The Chieftains and Ireland’s top band talents including The Riptide Movement, Heathers & Jack L.
There is also performances and master-classes from Riverdance and a large outdoor Ceilí to take part in.
Immerse yourself in Irish culture at the iFest Literary Salon, a literary programme which will feature up and coming Irish & American authors.
A showcase of costume design from EMMY award winning Joan Bergin and fashion shows by Junk Kouture.
Discover your past with Genealogy master classes from John Grenham of ‘Who do you think you are’.
Learn about the Irish in America with exhibitions from the National Archives, ‘Ireland through the TV lens’; screenings and panel discussions around Ireland’s TV archives.
Meet and greet with the sports stars of the GAA.
Watch iconic matches and hit a ‘sliotar’ at the hurling simulator.
With sporting memorabilia and panel discussions.
Discover the history of Irish sport and Irish sporting greats Explore a showcase of Irish Tourism in the Tourism Ireland hospitality village for travel and holiday inspiration.
Enjoy a full Irish hospitality experience in the iFest VIP lounge, or entertain in the iFest Corporate Hospitality suite.
“iFest Boston is the ultimate Irish party, with the cream of Irish talent as our hosts, celebrating our resilience and exceptional talent, and sharing the celebration with our friends in Boston,” says iFest Founder and CEO Rachel Kelly.
‘’With world leading food and drink, music and dance, debate and literature, laughter and craic are the main ingredients, bound with warmth and hospitality, and enjoyed with friends.’’
The event is open to the public on Friday, September 26th from 6:00p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Saturday, September 27th from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m and from 6:00p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Sunday, September 28th from 12:00p.m. - 5:00 p.m. A general admission ticket gains you access to all of the action at iFest during your chosen 5 hour session.
VIP tickets are also available and with this you will be able to relax in the iFest VIP lounge, enjoy a complimentary cocktail, meet Irish food producers and sample delicious Irish food plus intimate performance from iFest entertainment including Riverdance performers.
Limited number of early bird tickets now on sale.
For more information and to book your tickets visit www.ifestboston.com
| HOURS | ↑ top |
Friday, September 26th from 6:00p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 27th from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m and from 6:00p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 28th from 12:00p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
| COST | ↑ top |
Early Bird General Admission: $45Early Bird VIP: $95Children (6-17) : $30 (Children under 6 go free)Family Package (2 adults, 2 children) $140General Admission (After Early Bird): $60VIP (After Early Bird): $120
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| LOCATION | ↑ top |
200 Seaport Boulevard, Boston, MA, Massachuse map
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