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Hi does anyone here know of a Irish Festival that occurs each summer in Jersey..a friend of mine was asking..and I have no clue..says its a big event ...outdoor..?????? thanx

I know of a large one in Pennsylvania. Celtic Fest or Celtic Classic is the biggest of its kind in North America. It is in Bethlehem, PA. It is a great gig. Many free live bands, The Celtic Highland Competitions (including the LOG toss) and plenty of food and beer.
They have a festival going on right now called The Bethlehem MusicFest. It is one of, if not the largest on the east coast. Free live music 10AM until 1AM ten days straight.
Hop on 78 west get off at the Bethlehem, PA exit.

http://www.celticfest.org/
http://www.musikfest.org

Also I know Waterloo Village in New Jersey has a Scandanavian Festival, Irish Festival and October Fests.
http://www.waterloovillage.org/special_events.shtml

Hi-
There is a big three or four day festival at Randall's Island (off Manhattan)every summer.
Ask the bartenders at Duffy's about the "Flead".
They can tell give you info on it.

I remember a Festival that started in 97 called the Guinness Fleadh on Randalls Island. I wasn't sure they had it any more. It was a two day Irish Music Festival/Battle of the bands.