Fact Sheet

Who: The 26th annual North Texas Irish Festival

What: The North Texas Irish Festival has been in existence for 25 years, and has established itself as “The Largest Gathering of Irish in the Southwest”. The festival includes live entertainment on 9 stages, dance exhibitions, games, traditional Irish food and drink, cultural displays and educational workshops, children’s area, Celtic artists, Scottish Clan Village and much more.

Where: Fair Park, Dallas, Texas. Conveniently located off Interstate 30 southeast of downtown. Easy access for Dallas, Fort Worth, mid cities and surrounding communities.

When:    Friday, February 29th 6:00 pm ~ 11:00 pm
             Saturday, March 1st 10:30 am ~ 11:00 pm
             Sunday, March 2nd 11:30 am ~ 8:00 pm

Attendance: 45,000 +

Demographics: Over 85% of the festival visitors are from the Dallas - Ft. Worth market with the remainder coming from surrounding states.

• 10% ~ 16 years of age or younger
• 55% ~ Aged 21-45
• 35% ~ Over 45

Tickets:

• Daily admission ~ $15.00
• Weekend Pass ~ $25    (Saturday and Sunday)
• 3-day pass ~ $30  (All three days)
• Discount for seniors and students
• Handicapped and Children Under 12 ~ Free

Producer: Southwest Celtic Music Association, Inc., a cultural 501(c)3 not for profit Texas corporation founded in 1984.

On The Web: www.NTIF.org and our presenting organization, www.SCMATX,org

Contact: If you are interested in ways your company can help support this local, volunteer event, please contact us through any of the email address or phone number on the Information/Contacts page.